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<p>The suspect had a historic engagement with gardaí when he imported two decommissioned pistols from Europe, back in 2015, but no charges arose from that.</p>

munster

Special Detective Unit in Cork to help investigation into Douglas gun-making workshop

The investigation team is trying to gather information about a middle-aged man, who has been described as a 'gun enthusiast' by some sources, who was arrested in north Cork

<p>Beloved student Joe Drennan was described as 'an exceptional young man with a promising career ahead of him' by Judge Tara Burns in court.</p>

court and crime

Gangland criminal who killed Joe Drennan in hit and run to serve extra jail time

<p>Dublin Zoo denied the animal welfare allegations and said it had been recognised for quality of care. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie</p>

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Dublin Zoo 'vehemently' denies allegations made in Dáil of animal cruelty and sexual harassment

Check Mate: Nine new ways to square off with plaid, tartan and tweed

fashion and beauty

Check Mate: Nine new ways to square off with plaid, tartan and tweed

Cork man had €15,590 in cash tied up with hair bobble

court and crime

Cork man had €15,590 in cash tied up with hair bobble

Blackpool Shopping Centre aims to be Munster’s go-to retail spot

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Blackpool Shopping Centre aims to be Munster’s go-to retail spot

Tom Farrell 5/11/2025

rugby

Tom Farrell to make debut as Ireland team to face Japan named

All Her Fault

culture

TV review: All Her Fault overcomes an early hiccup to become the best thing on telly this year

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news

RTÉ Radio 1 the most listened to station, JNLR figures reveal

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Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Cork needs to be a city which facilitates both the elderly and very young

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Sarah Harte: Lily Allen's album is resonating with women for a reason

Fergus Finlay: Sr Stan never settled in her advocacy for people on the margins of Irish life

S Terry Prone: Digital payments are fine but, like most of us, I still prefer to carry cash

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News

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Cork woman jailed for sustained campaign of harassment against surgeon

During the hearing, the defendant repeatedly asked to speak and repeatedly made claims about the doctor being in possessions of sensitive private information about her

World at a 'decisive moment' on how it acts on climate change, Cop30 hears

World at a 'decisive moment' on how it acts on climate change, Cop30 hears

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival firm set to go into liquidation next week, court told

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival firm set to go into liquidation next week, court told

Sighting of torchlight at shipping container led Cork gardaí to €21k cannabis haul

Sighting of torchlight at shipping container led Cork gardaí to €21k cannabis haul

sport

Il Etait Temps gives Willie Mullins his tenth victory in the Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase

Il Etait Temps gives Willie Mullins his tenth victory in the Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase

“He was very settled early and for a long way I was wondering was he too settled,” admitted Paul Townend.

Munster v Saracens - Investec Champions Cup - Thomond Park

Watch: Andy Farrell insists Munster's Tom Farrell 'thoroughly deserves' Ireland debut

NFL Combine

Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dies aged 24

Drogheda United v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

Derry City lead the chase for Darragh Markey, James Clarke arousing interest from Dundee

Insight: Must Reads

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

All 32 GAA counties have managers confirmed for the 2025/2026 championship, with early appointments ending the traditional autumn uncertainty

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

S Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Lifestyle

Michael Jackson biopic releases first trailer amid troubled production

Michael Jackson biopic releases first trailer amid troubled production

The central role will be played by Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s real-life nephew, while Oscar nominee Colman Domingo will play Joe Jackson

The best Christmas adverts of 2025: John Lewis, Lidl, Boots and more

The best Christmas adverts of 2025: John Lewis, Lidl, Boots and more

Sally Foran: New to Korean beauty? Here are my top picks to try

Sally Foran: New to Korean beauty? Here are my top picks to try

Donal Hickey: Keep your distance from seals — even the cutest pups

Donal Hickey: Keep your distance from seals — even the cutest pups

Viewpoints

Ivan Yates and the great 'podgate' row is a distraction from the real issues facing us

Ivan Yates and the great 'podgate' row is a distraction from the real issues facing us

The breakup between Ivan Yates and Matt Cooper is a standard 'dead cat bounce' — what are they distracting us from now, asks PR guru Paul Allen

Below, students and holding hands for support, motivation or education in campus community. Diversity, friends and motivation fo

Ignoring migrants' religious communities fails Ireland's integration efforts

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Election 2025 NYC Mayor

Marion McKeone: Zohran Mamdani win rings starting bell for Donald Trump vs New York fight

Subscriber

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Holmes O’Malley Sexton, Data Edge, the Bar of Ireland, Grant Thornton Ireland, S&W and Wilson Hartnell

Two key executives appointed at Three Ireland

S Two key executives appointed at Three Ireland

RSM Ireland appoints nine new partners and directors

S RSM Ireland appoints nine new partners and directors

Rhys Shelly and Robert Doyle celebrate 6/7/2025

S Anthony Daly: I felt a little like an imposter when I won my first All-Star

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The Gaelic Football Show: Oisín Mullin, Irish in the AFL, the All-Stars debate

S The Gaelic Football Show: Oisín Mullin, Irish in the AFL, the All-Stars debate

Geelong Cats' former Mayo star Oisín Mullin joins Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan.

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: An arson attack on sleeping children in Drogheda

Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

Grant Williams takes a box kick 10/11/2022

Munster to play in Páirc Uí Chaoimh due to low first-round attendances in Thomond Park

Watch Now

Watch: Flooding in low-lying areas of Cork

Watch: Flooding in low-lying areas of Cork

Cork City Council have advised that a period of very high astronomical spring tides is expected from this Wednesday, November 5, lasting until Saturday evening, November 8.

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Watch: 'The future is in our hands,' says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

Watch: Cork's oldest barbers to close after 87 years

farming

Close-up of maize forage outdoors

Brian Reidy: Feeding and management of livestock once indoors

2025 silages are a mixed bag, like any other year, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes

Tom Barry: How 2025’s dry season reshaped tillage outcomes

Smarter food: How AI is shaping the future of Ireland’s food industry

Smarter food: How AI is shaping the future of Ireland’s food industry

Farm View: The Commission needs to be careful what it wishes for on nitrates

Farm View: The Commission needs to be careful what it wishes for on nitrates

Property

They built 'em big in Cork's Bishopstown back in the day

They built 'em big in Cork's Bishopstown back in the day

Steady upward price steps at Bishopscourt Hill where No 3 arrives for sale guiding €775,000

Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach

Houses delivered in double quick time in Ballyvolane thanks to novel build approach

New €80m road plan to open Cork's Tivoli for 5,000 future homes

New €80m road plan to open Cork's Tivoli for 5,000 future homes

Glass chandeliers are trending. Our top picks will add sparkle to your home

Glass chandeliers are trending. Our top picks will add sparkle to your home

World

Boeing Justice Department

Boeing should not face criminal conspiracy charge over crashes – US judge

Boeing will not face a criminal conspiracy charge over two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people after a federal judge in Texas granted the government’s request to dismiss the case.

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British citizens jailed in Bali on drug charges to be repatriated

Sudan

Sudan paramilitary group agrees to humanitarian truce

António Guterres

Missing 1.5C climate target is a moral failure, UN chief tells Cop30 summit

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