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<p>Forecasters have warned of hazardous travel conditions on roads and underfoot, along with the potential for travel disruption during the period of the alert.</p>

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Ice alert in place with Met Éireann forecasting frost, sleet and sub-zero temperatures

Met Éireann warns of icy roads and travel disruption as temperatures drop to -3C.

<p>John Murphy, 41, from Watergrasshill, Co Cork, sustained extensive burns after a suspected explosion at the Stryker plant in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork, on April 18, 2023.</p>

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Family of Cork man killed in suspected explosion at Stryker plant dismayed at inquest delay

<p>It was claimed had an appropriate history been taken from Brendan Holden at University Hospital Waterford, it would have established unstable angina and he would have been admitted into hospital where appropriate treatment would have been administered.</p>

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Family settle for €125k over man who died two weeks after discharge from Waterford hospital

Hotel review: The cosy and chic House 15 is a vibrant choice in the heart of Kenmare

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Hotel review: The cosy and chic House 15 is a vibrant choice in the heart of Kenmare

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election

politics

'A few extra things': Gerry Hutch to stand in Dublin by-election

Conor McGregor court case

companies

Conor McGregor and Suzanne Jackson issued compliance notices over Instagram posts

Sir Jim Ratcliffe file photo

soccer

Man United owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'colonised by immigrants' comments

Asian lady holding hamburger and French fries to eat in car, dangerous and risk an accident.

people

Bernard O’Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 7 — When tiredness masquerades as failure

Distinguished Service Medal presentation

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Defence Forces honour army chaplain who survived stabbing and forgave his attacker

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3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal

3.45 million adults tune in to Irish radio every weekday, as listenership figures reveal

RTÉ Radio 1 remains the country’s number one station, attracting 1.388 million weekly listeners, up 12,000

Man arrested in connection with Daniel Aruebose murder released without charged

Man arrested in connection with Daniel Aruebose murder released without charged

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

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

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

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

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'Let's see what the future brings' - Uefa President gives qualified position on Russia's re-entry

Uefa have no immediate plans to lift their suspension of Russia from European competition

Jon Armstrong

Motorsport: Rally Sweden offers chance of early redemption for Irish crews

Rangers v Queen's Park - Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup - Fifth Round - Ibrox Stadium

Rangers captain James Tavernier rues missed opportunity

SSE Airtricity & League of Ireland 2026 Season Launch Event

Looking up? Football holding its own in Kerry under ambitious Colin Healy

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

Lambay Island

Pest project planned for Lambay (Island)

By the way, the 'ay' in the name Lambay comes from old Norse meaning ‘island’. So this island should just be called ‘Lambay’ and not ‘Lambay Island’

Israel-Hamas conflict

Cork venue to host evening of discussion and music with participants in Gaza flotilla

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Sally Foran: The complete guide to skin exfoliation

Motoring column

These are the best crossovers on the market today

Viewpoints

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

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

RTÉ documentary lays bare how prisoners with severe mental illness are failed by the State, with devastating consequences for families

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

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?

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Chelsea FC v Manchester United FC - Premier League

S Paul Rouse: Jim Ratcliffe is wealthy beyond reason, but money no insulation from ignorance

Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Sky News revealed himself in all manner of ways.

Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

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

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

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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

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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

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Summer in the Cotswolds

Second application window for ACRES landscape actions now open

The second application window is now open for the ACRES landscape actions and are planned to deal with issues like invasive species and encroaching scrub management

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

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’

Property

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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

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

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

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

World

Peter Mandelson - Jeffrey Epstein comment

UK government unsure if deleted Peter Mandelson WhatsApp messages can be retrieved

Issue of disappearing messages arose during the UK covid-19 Inquiry, where a senior civil servant who worked with Boris Johnson was found to have turned on the function a month before the probe was announced

France Macron

EU leaders set to clash over Buy European policy

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

Manchester United File Photos

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

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Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

A number of charity places are now available for the sold-out 2026 Analog Devices Cork City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, May 31

Boston Scientific: Three decades shaping Irish medtech

Boston Scientific: Three decades shaping Irish medtech

Competing for Talent in Ireland: Why should talent choose your organisation?

Competing for Talent in Ireland: Why should talent choose your organisation?

Using the R&D tax credit to foster industry-academic collaboration

Using the R&D tax credit to foster industry-academic collaboration

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