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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">The South County has been owned and run by the O’Connor family since the 1970s. </span>Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

The long-established Douglas pub has changed ownership amid continued strong demand for Cork hospitality properties

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Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol

<p>Lily House café was forced to close after inspectors found rat droppings at the premises. File picture</p>

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Cork food businesses closed over rat droppings, mould and spider egg sacs

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parenting

Joanna Fortune: My young children are struggling with the demanding online course I've taken on

National Ambulance Service industrial action

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Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action

Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case

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Pizza chef in Cork takeaway who sent inappropriate texts to teen girl loses unfair dismissal case

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

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Limerick v Waterford in the Munster SHC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

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What is PCOS and why is it now PMOS? Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

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Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

News

Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities

Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities

Cyber criminals who hacked one of the world’s top EdTech companies, impacting thousands of universities including many in Ireland, have been paid to destroy stolen customer data.

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EU chief turns up heat on social media's 'addictive' design

Government ‘willing to help’ after Waterford fire, says minister

Government ‘willing to help’ after Waterford fire, says minister

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Boy settles for €40k after bollard fell on hand

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PGA Championship Golf

'We almost knew before LIV players did': McIlroy was aware of Saudi exit plans in March

Rory McIlroy has not been too quick to explicitly revel in its downfall.

Manchester City Press Conference - Tuesday November 4th

Pep Guardiola: Crystal Palace will test both Man City and Arsenal in title race

Celtic v Rangers - William Hill Premiership - Celtic Park

Martin O’Neill relishing familiar title-race nerves as Celtic target double

Ireland v Georgia - Autumn Nations Cup

Ex-Georgia skipper Sharikadze banned for 11 years for role in doping scandal

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Insight: Must Reads

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry evolution is clear as same old Cork failings rush to surface

The Kerry defence deserve massive credit for Sunday's win. In the second half they limited Cork to 1-2. While Cork did themselves no favours, the Kerry backs stood out with a disciplined and cohesive performance.

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

S Anthony Daly: Déise still search for missing inches but Cork are enjoying themselves

ROSE OSBORNE

Cancer patient speaks out as her son's killer seeks to have his life sentence reconsidered

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I can't afford to go to a wedding — how can I decline an invitation without causing drama?

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

S Terry Prone: Labour’s losses are down to the fact that they didn’t listen to voters

David O'Mahony: Met Gala may not be your thing but it shows art hasn't gone out of fashion

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Colin Sheridan: Demanding accountability from a government or a society is not racism

Lifestyle

Bonnie Ryan reveals she is 'one centimetre dilated' as baby due soon

Bonnie Ryan reveals she is 'one centimetre dilated' as baby due soon

Bonnie revealed that labour is getting closer during a chat on her podcast with sister and co-host Lottie Ryan

The Graham Norton Show - London

Bonnie Tyler ‘remains seriously ill’ but is stable following emergency surgery

Graham Linehan court case

Graham Linehan objects 'in strongest terms' to RTÉ airing Father Ted in place of Eurovision

House Keys - Concept Home

‘Who wants to have a baby in their parents’ spare room?’We waited 13 years to own a home

Viewpoints

'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin

'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin

Having risked his life to help save others during Libya’s civil wars, Filipino nurse Don Cachin now enjoys a quieter life as a cardiac arrhythmia nurse at the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford

Sharp contrast in supports for adult and teenage asylum seekers worth examining

Sharp contrast in supports for adult and teenage asylum seekers worth examining

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Catherine Conlon: The last bastion of urban silence is being shattered by drones

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Malcolm Noonan: We must reconnect with nature to restore it for future generations

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The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

S The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse reflect on an eventful weekend of championship football and look ahead to two more provincial finals.

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

S Seánie McGrath: Ben O'Connor's traits have come to the fore during Cork's winning run

Roscommon fan gets emotional 10/5/2026

S Kieran Shannon: Connacht's greatest ever final has us all living in a Roscommon wonderland

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

Questions over energy security, renewables, and political support are fuelling renewed debate around nuclear power in Ireland

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Dalo’s Hurling Show: Lethal Limerick beat the Clare offside trap

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: Lethal Limerick beat the Clare offside trap

Watch Now

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

The Irish Examiner spoke to Aine Corrigan at the "Lá Spraoi" athletic sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track, where approximately 115 children from national schools across Cork got a chance to represent their ...

State visit to the US - Day Two

Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

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Spring lambs making over €10/kg as demand continues

Entries at the live sales at the marts remain low, with some ringside interest in supplies for export to Northern Ireland aiding a more competitive market

Tullow school crowned winners of environmental innovators programme

Tullow school crowned winners of environmental innovators programme

New national plant health and biosecurity strategy 2026-2030 launched

New national plant health and biosecurity strategy 2026-2030 launched

Teagasc mushroom innovation day looks to automation and the future

Teagasc mushroom innovation day looks to automation and the future

Property

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Major residential scheme comprising 128 houses and 172 apartments will be targeted at younger families and first-time buyers

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Green light for new padel tennis facility in Cork

Starter Homes in Gurranabraher, Blackpool, Crosshaven, Cobh from €195,000

Starter Homes in Gurranabraher, Blackpool, Crosshaven, Cobh from €195,000

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Home Q&A: How to get a big return for a small spend when renovating

World

Antisemitism in society meeting

More than 100 Labour MPs sign letter saying it’s ‘no time for a leadership contest’ as Starmer refuses to quit

Three ministers quit the government today in protest of Starmer’s leadership after the prime minister said he would not step down on Tuesday

Accessibility at UK airports

European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Kenya France

French president announces billions in African investments

Sir Keir Starmer speech - London

UK cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on

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How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

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