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<p> The MV Matthew berthed at Marino Point, Cobh, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

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No timeline for disposal of drugs ship MV Matthew that has cost State €13.6m

The MV Matthew, seized with €157m worth of cocaine off Cork in 2023, has now cost the State over €13.6m and remains in harbour

<p>Cork fans against Dublin during the All-Ireland SHC semi final at Croke park . Pic: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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GAA reports €45.7m gate receipts as Cork support boosts All-Ireland attendances

<p>Seamus Culleton has been living in the US for almost 20 years. File image. </p>

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Seamus Culleton at risk of deportation from US ‘any day now’, lawyer says

James Van Der Beek surprises Dawson's Creek fans with video message at reunion event in New York

celebrity

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness

comment-analysis

Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness

Conor McGregor court case

companies

Conor McGregor and Suzanne Jackson issued compliance notices over Instagram posts

UCC v UL - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup Final

gaa

'We never got out of the blocks': UCC boss laments sluggish Sigerson Cup final start

Exhausted sad teenager resting on the armchair

columnists

Richard Hogan: We need to take on Big Tech and let children really be children

Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal

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Work to begin on 124 new homes at Barry's Field in Douglas after completion of €5m land deal

News

Parents frustrated after recall of 62 children for spinal care at CHI

Parents frustrated after recall of 62 children for spinal care at CHI

'Lots of families are now in the situation where they have no alternative but bring their children back to CHI'

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace

Staff shortages in air traffic control led to closure of Cork's airspace

Syphilis treatment

Over 1,600 sexually transmitted infections recorded in Ireland in January

Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn

Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn

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Sean Dyche File Photo

Nottingham Forest target Vítor Pereira after late-night sacking of Sean Dyche

Forest have acted fast to find a replacement for Dyche, who lasted 114 days in the role after the disastrous spell of Ange Postecoglou.

GAA Annual Report Launch

Pre-season to go but GAA backs 30-week campaign and August All-Ireland

Brentford v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Keith Andrews' heart sank when Arsenal started launching it into the box

Joe McCarthy 10/2/2026

'It does eat away at you' - Joe McCarthy and Ireland eager to atone for Paris

Insight: Must Reads

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

Sky-high rents and a lack of public student housing are forcing UCC students into long commutes and daily parking stress

Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

S Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

Graham Linehan court case

S Mick Clifford: Ireland should think twice before embracing the new left-right political divide

I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

S I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

Regular Columnists

Michael Moynihan

S Michael Moynihan: Cork should take some inspiration from the imagination and leadership in Paris

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Sarah Harte: Our Irish-style corruption cannot hold a candle to the rot in Britain

S Fergus Finlay: Starmer has to survive the week, then throw caution to the wind

S Terry Prone: Epstein fallout exposes Starmer as the weak leader he has always been

Lifestyle

Ryan Cahill: Irish fantasy writer happy to ride the genre's rise in popularity

Ryan Cahill: Irish fantasy writer happy to ride the genre's rise in popularity

Cahill is happy that the fantasy genre is not only more popular than ever — it is also gaining more respect in the books industry

Tom Dunne: You'd need a Wooden Heart not to be affected by some of those great sad songs

Tom Dunne: You'd need a Wooden Heart not to be affected by some of those great sad songs

SHOWBIZ Pogues

The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken with ‘deep sadness’

Cork artist Dorothy Cross elected Saoi of Aosdána for 'rich and invaluable contributions to arts'

Cork artist Dorothy Cross elected Saoi of Aosdána for 'rich and invaluable contributions to arts'

Viewpoints

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

While we talk about Epstein and the powerful men in his orbit it's easy to forget this abuse is happening all over society, all the time, writes Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill

Mentally ill people in prisons are being failed

Mentally ill people in prisons are being failed

Hospital

What have we learnt about spinal care at Children’s Health Ireland?

Refugees

Why is the Government targeting refugee families?

Subscriber

Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Reasons to be fearful for Ireland: The Azzurri are whipping boys no more

They couldn't, could they? After their respective opening round showings, few are putting Saturday's meeting of Ireland Italy in the home and hosed category now

People strolling and biking on the banks of the Seine between palm trees, picnic tables and parasols during Paris-Plages event,

S Michael Moynihan: Cork should take some inspiration from the imagination and leadership in Paris

Republic of Ireland v Denmark - UEFA EURO2020 Qualifier

S John Fallon: In looking for the way forward, Irish football should look to Denmark

Bandon Grammar score a late try to seal victory 10/2/2026

S Bandon Grammar now free to play without pressure, insists head coach Régis Sonnes

LISTEN NOW

The Gaelic Football Show: should managers listen to outside opinions?

S The Gaelic Football Show: should managers listen to outside opinions?

Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan discuss how coaches should treat 'outside noise' and talk tactics

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Moving away from US tech

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Moving away from US tech

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s work in progress, melees and booing, and the 6-11 dynamic

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s work in progress, melees and booing, and the 6-11 dynamic

Charlie Haughey

Ireland has seen this movie before — and small parties always steal the scene

Watch Now

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie appealed for help from members of the public on Monday (February 9), nine days after her mother Nancy’s presumed abduction in Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LX - Levi's Stadium

Watch: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin in vibrant Super Bowl halftime show

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

farming

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Larry Murrin defended his position, citing 'global market realities' and compliance with EU regulations.

Herd of white sheep with black head on the road.

National hill sheep conference planned for Westport

Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’

Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’

Rural Landscape With Pastures In Ireland

Organic farming scheme attracts 269 more farmers

Property

House Build - Stock Photo

Ask an expert: Can I build a new home in my back garden?

Understanding planning hurdles, flood risks, and crucial expert guidance.

Robert Sheehan joins Mescal and Ronan in West Cork 'Craic Pack' as he seeks planning for farmhouse extension

Robert Sheehan joins Mescal and Ronan in West Cork 'Craic Pack' as he seeks planning for farmhouse extension

Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Newly approved plans for almost 250 Cork City homes appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála

Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road

Plans lodged for KFC and Costa Coffee drive-thru restaurants on Cork's Kinsale Road

World

Person holding smartphone with WhatsApp messaging app

Russia attempted to ‘fully block’ WhatsApp, Meta-owned company says

Move is a ‘backwards step’, company spokesperson says, amid concerns Kremlin is seeking more state control via messaging apps such as Max

Manchester United File Photos

UK colonised by immigrants, says Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe

Canada Shooting

Police identify suspect in high school shooting in Canada as 18-year-old

Pam Bondi

Bondi clashes with Democrats amid furore over handling of Epstein files

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Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

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Leadership, longevity, innovation: Lilly Kinsale at a pivotal moment

Leadership, longevity, innovation: Lilly Kinsale at a pivotal moment

Tandem Project Management – partnering for success

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