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Man, 26, appears in court charged with sexual assault of girl in Dublin

The man cannot be named because of the nature of the charge.

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Funeral delays feared as Waterford hospital to end coroner-requested autopsies

<p>A mural of Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly by artist Emmalene Blake on South Dock Road, Dublin. Picture: Tom Honan</p>

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Mick Clifford: Connolly bank case row shows how outrage depends on who’s in the firing line

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Colman Noctor: Boredom is the playground of developing minds

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world

Zelenskyy and European leaders accuse Putin of stalling for time on peace talks

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Cost to run an electric car in Ireland significantly higher than in other European countries

Jack O'Connor and Donnacha McCarthy celebrate winning 19/10/2025

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Seánie McGrath: Ben O’Connor faces big Cork selection calls as 2026 planning begins

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Orla McAndrew: To be free is to eat unselfconsciously, without pretence

GPA Membership Annual Survey 2025 Launch

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Inter-county GAA players want seven-month season and no-contact November

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Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Is the 'spoil your vote' campaign loony or something more sinister?

S Terry Prone: Seriously, what planet does Britain’s deluded Prince Andrew inhabit?

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s likely win signals a shift in Ireland’s political landscape

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

News

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.

Retired Defence Forces members challenge pension cuts after rejoining public service

The Retired Enlisted Members’ Association says pension abatement rules unfairly penalise former Defence Forces personnel rejoining the public service

Man, 20s, due in court charged in connection with alleged assault of young girl in Dublin

Man, 20s, due in court charged in connection with alleged assault of young girl in Dublin

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Government to look at league tables to show how county councils deal with vacancy and dereliction

Psychologists raise alarm over use of victims’ counselling notes in sexual assault trials

Psychologists raise alarm over use of victims’ counselling notes in sexual assault trials

Insight: Must Reads

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

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Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

sport

Atletico Madrid Press Conference and Training - Monday October 20th

Arsenal apologise to Atletico Madrid for lack of hot water in Emirates dressing room after training

Marca have reported that Atletico are “incredibly angry” and “don’t understand why a modern venue like the Emirates, and in a tournament like the Champions League, doesn’t have something so basic”.

Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan

Watch: 'You couldn't say enough about the man' - Robbie O'Dwyer pays tribute to Philly Ryan

Waterford GAA laments the sad passing of the man who ran Fraher Field

Waterford GAA laments the sad passing of the man who ran Fraher Field

Sean Dyche named Nottingham Forest head coach on deal until summer 2027

Sean Dyche named Nottingham Forest head coach on deal until summer 2027

Lifestyle

Love Is Blind’s Cameron and Lauren welcome baby son Ezra

Love Is Blind’s Cameron and Lauren welcome baby son Ezra

The couple met and got married on the first series of the hit Netflix show

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

Podcast Corner: De Valera to Fela Kuti - three podcasts to check out this week

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Dr Phil Kieran: Daughter is tired all the time since starting college

Tots to teens: Spooktacular family events and a stinky goose's story

Tots to teens: Spooktacular family events and a stinky goose's story

Viewpoints

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

In an extract from ‘I’m Glad You Asked Me That: The Political Years’, Terry Prone recalls her husband Tom Savage helping Jack Lynch pull off a media masterstroke in 1977

Health insurance

As consumers face spiralling health insurance costs, what are their options?

Irish presidential election

Leadership X-ray? Why presidential debates reveal less than you think

Paul Hosford: Fine Gael's US-style attack video may be a new departure in Irish politics

Paul Hosford: Fine Gael's US-style attack video may be a new departure in Irish politics

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Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

S The Gaelic Football Show: the life and legacy of Philly Ryan

Mike Murray is tackled by Luke Tunney 19/10/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Club finals show every day is still a learning day under Gaelic football's new rules

England v Ireland - RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Kieran Shannon: Irish rugby's long journey still has distance to travel

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Sars in control, Na Piarsaigh reclaim, Dalo down but TJ bouncing

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling, including contrasting county final emotions for Dalo and TJ.

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

The iBusiness Podcast: Sarah Harte on the rise of misogyny in the era of AI

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Rugby podcast special: a statement win from Munster

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Annmarie O’Connor on Twitch: My Life with Parkinson’s

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Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

Watch: Priceless crown jewels stolen in 7-Minute raid of the Louvre

An audacious seven-minute jewelry heist has stunned Paris after thieves broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning, stealing several priceless royal treasures.

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: ieStyle Live lights up Cork City Hall

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

Watch: Poultry farmer speaks about the bird flu outbreak in Cork

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Irish Farmer with Cows

How a technical delay bars farmers from share of €735m sustainability supports

The DAFM says the primary reason for payments not issuing is because the applicant does not hold entitlements, or may have indicated that they are not farming the land

Dairy cow waiting to be milked

Genetic gain in dairy cows has increased rapidly in recent years, report shows

Precious produce

Tirlán and Dairygold apply the largest reductions to milk price

Aerial Drone Shot Of Engineers Inspecting Solar Panels In Field Generating Renewable Energy

Prime land at risk: The delay in new solar farm guidelines is transforming the Irish landscape

Property

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

City to Country: Four rural and urban homes from €525k to €695k

Properties in Dublin 7, Wexford, Roscommon and Ballydehob

Apple trees in an orchard

Garden Q&A: How can I combat the fungus that attacks my apple trees every year?

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €300,000

From chaos to calm: How to design the perfect 'bootility' room for a busy family home

From chaos to calm: How to design the perfect 'bootility' room for a busy family home

World

Ian Watkins death

Two more men arrested over death of former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins

Disgraced rock star Watkins, 48, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sexual offences, died after an alleged attack at the West Yorkshire jail on October 11.

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Hamas ‘determined’ to implement ceasefire deal as Vance arrives in region

Battle of Jutland centenary

MPs move to lodge motion to strip Prince Andrew of dukedom

France Sarkozy Prison

Nicolas Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence for conspiracy

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Portrait of beautiful senior couple on bike ride in autumn nature. Checking performance and route on smartwatch.

Rewriting retirement: What would you do with 2,000 hours a year?

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