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<p> Tom White (pictured) was convicted on 10 counts of indecent assault for abuse between 1972 and 1973. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

court and crime

Limerick man 'invaded my home, my body, my mind and every part of my being', abuse case hears

The 75-year-old abuser, Tom White, was the man responsible for a series of sexual assaults which took place 50 years ago

<p>There were 82 individuals impacted by the pension deduction issue. So far 58 have begun a payment plan or have already paid in full. File picture</p>

politics

Two dozen ex-ministers and civil servants yet to start paying off incorrect pension deductions

<p>A young Cork supporter was accidentally hurt during the celebrations following his county's victory over Tipperary on Sunday. Pic: RTÉ</p>

gaa

Darragh Fitzgibbon to meet young Cork fan hurt during Semple celebrations

people

Caitríona Redmond: Why are you paying full price for your clothes?

People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market

politics

People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market

Eight-bed coastal colossus hits the Youghal market for €325,000

residential

Eight-bed coastal colossus hits the Youghal market for €325,000

'Shock and sadness' in Cork as teen killed in crash named locally

munster

'Shock and sadness' in Cork as teen killed in crash named locally

A view of Earth, partially hidden behind the Moon, captured through the Orion spacecraft window

people

Green day: Meet the Irish activists leading a revolution for our beautiful planet

'You're not f***ing Irish': Cork man convicted of multiple public order charges

court and crime

'You're not f***ing Irish': Cork man convicted of multiple public order charges

News

Ukrainian teen killed at care facility suffered multiple stab wounds, inquest hears

Ukrainian teen killed at care facility suffered multiple stab wounds, inquest hears

Hearing adjourned on basis that criminal proceedings have been initiated in case

Luas Cork: Lack of Northside and Cork Airport links questioned

Luas Cork: Lack of Northside and Cork Airport links questioned

Sign for the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) - Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhise Slainte

Father claims State failed to protect daughter’s right to life

Education Feature

Sinn Féin calls for 'Sláintecare' on future of special education for children with additional needs

sport

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Marco Rose appointed Bournemouth head coach on three-year deal from summer

Rose has been without a club since he was sacked by RB Leipzig in March 2025

Donal Burke scores the final score of the game 18/4/2026

Slight increase but Leinster SHC attendances still dwarfed by Munster

O’Brien still believes Pierre Bonnard is in Derby picture

O’Brien still believes Pierre Bonnard is in Derby picture

Chelsea v Manchester City - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

Liam Rosenior confident he has ‘100 per cent’ backing from Chelsea owners

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From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

From maternity leave to live tour: Doireann Garrihy on balancing motherhood and work

As Doireann Garrihy prepares to return to the day job after welcoming her first-born Rosie just five months ago, she chats to Deirdre McArdle about becoming a mother, Dancing with the Stars and how her comedian-husband inspired her to try stand-up

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

Adi Roche on 40 years since Chornobyl disaster and how Cork was first to welcome the children

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When I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 30 it was taboo to talk about genitals

What the world’s leading ageing scientists taught me about diet and living longer

What the world’s leading ageing scientists taught me about diet and living longer

Regular Columnists

Terry Prone: Victims of trolling should follow Dolly Parton’s lead and rise above it

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Gareth O'Callaghan: The voices you didn’t hear during the protests are the ones that matter most

Clodagh Finn: What the 1926 census reveals about early independent Ireland

David O'Mahony: Genealogy research can be as rewarding as it is frustrating

Lifestyle

Culture That Made Me: Gabriel Crouch on Schubert, Cillian Murphy, and Radiohead

Culture That Made Me: Gabriel Crouch on Schubert, Cillian Murphy, and Radiohead

Baritone and choral conductor Gabriel Crouch tells Richard Fitzpatrick about his cultural touchstones, including how Cillian Murphy got him and his wife through the pandemic

Jimmy MacCarthy announces first live gigs in over a decade in intimate Cork venue

Jimmy MacCarthy announces first live gigs in over a decade in intimate Cork venue

Unrecognizable African Woman Dry Brushing Legs Making Massage In Bathroom

Life Hack: What is dry body brushing and am I doing it correctly?

Stack of books on a shelf, multicolored book spines.

Suzanne Harrington: Reading for mental health is cheaper than therapy

Viewpoints

Here are the country's most senior civil servants running Ireland

Here are the country's most senior civil servants running Ireland

As a successor was announced last week to Ireland's best-paid civil servant, we take a look at the people responsible for the day-to-day running of the Government's departments

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‘I’m not a politician’: Clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump

10-year-old Nafez fight malnutrition and brain atrophy as hunger crisis worsens in Gaza

Global food systems are under fire due to a lack of political will

Pride of Ireland awards - Dublin

Philomena's Law: Campaign steps up for UK-based survivors of mother and baby homes

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Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

Ken Hogan joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to review the weekend's hurling.

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Anthony Daly: Clare and Cork just have creases to iron but Cats in huge bother

Offaly v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor: Clare set new record and Offaly taste rock-and-roll days

Minnesota Timberwolves v Denver Nuggets - Game One

S Colin Sheridan: Jokić shifting the entire geometry of the game

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The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure

Rising road deaths and enforcement challenges prompt calls from gardaí and doctors for urgent changes to drink driving laws

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is Micheál Martin's leadership in peril?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Rory McIlroy’s decade-long dance with Augusta, golf and Ireland

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Rory McIlroy’s decade-long dance with Augusta, golf and Ireland

Dalo's Hurling Show: Straining at the leash for Championship throw-in

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Straining at the leash for Championship throw-in

Watch Now

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park

The sculpture named 'Chornobyl Mother' by Sandra Bell was installed at the Atlantic Pond, Marina Park.

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

Watch: Lelia Doolan finishes 220km protest walk to Dáil Éireann

The Masters - Final Round

Watch: Rory McIlroy talks about the challenges of winning the Masters

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Germany Economy

Prolonged blockade of Strait of Hormuz could bring food shortages and rationing

Already, there are some reports of disastrous consequences in Asia, writes Stephen Cadogan

International intrigue and Government interest in 1,500a mega-holding due for May Day auction

International intrigue and Government interest in 1,500a mega-holding due for May Day auction

Auction sales continue in Tipperary and Waterford

Auction sales continue in Tipperary and Waterford

Paula Hynes: Pride, perseverance and partnership — celebrating 25 years with a global win

Paula Hynes: Pride, perseverance and partnership — celebrating 25 years with a global win

Property

Save or Splurge? Two gas barbecues with the recipe for success

Save or Splurge? Two gas barbecues with the recipe for success

Should you pay a standard or scorching price for that outdoor cooker? Bear in mind that additions can also cost more

Using math for perfection in civil engineering

Kieran McCarthy: How much of a building contingency fund do we need?

Starter homes: starting at €275,000, here are four Cork homes for first-time buyers

Starter homes: starting at €275,000, here are four Cork homes for first-time buyers

Balance both town and country in this €795,000 former-farmland home

Balance both town and country in this €795,000 former-farmland home

World

Psychiatric report awaited on man accused of threatening to behead another man at Garda station

Psychiatric report awaited on man accused of threatening to behead another man at Garda station

Accused was remanded in custody for a week for a psychiatric report on whether or not he is fit to plead in the case

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal

Starmer: 'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting check

Amy Winehouse statue unveiled - London

Amy Winehouse's father loses court claim over auction of items owned by singer

India Bus Accident

Bus accident in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 21 people

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Get more heifers in-calf, earlier — with synchronisation and fixed time AI

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Tail-end calvers have an increased risk of ketosis

The pension choices that could give you a €1.5 million boost

The pension choices that could give you a €1.5 million boost

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