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<p>Alex Fuertes Roper: ‘Our main message to the Government is that we need it to invest in more publicly owned and purpose-built student accommodation in Cork.’ File Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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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

<p>Kenmare native Patrick Hanley returns home with his wife Aileen Hanley to take the reins of The Lansdowne Kenmare Hotel – 24 years after his parents sold the business. Photo By: Domnick Walsh</p>

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

Michael Clifford

SMick 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?

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

Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created

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Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

health and wellbeing

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

A one-in-100-year flood does not mean a flood that happens once a century. It means a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. Two such floods can occur in back-to-back years, or several can occur in a single decade

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Funeral of David Byrne

Platinum coffins and luxury cars: Vulgar displays of wealth by crime gangs eyed up by CAB

Platinum coffins, champagne, and luxury cars just some of the extravagances catalogued by gardaí

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

The Regency Hotel attack at 10: Inside the moment Irish gangland entered a new era

The Regency Hotel attack at 10: Inside the moment Irish gangland entered a new era

Ten years after the Regency Hotel shooting, Cormac O'Keeffe examines how the Kinahan-Hutch feud reshaped Irish crime and policing

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

File Photo Garda Strike. Tomorrow Garda members will refuse to log on to the PULSE IT system or to engage in any PULSE-related a

Two investigations, two outcomes: what the gun parts case says about garda accountability

A whistleblower’s evidence cleared internally but referred to the DPP raises unsettling questions about Garda oversight and transparency

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

I went to Lesley Giltinan's Radiance weekend — here's what I learned about women's retreats

I went to Lesley Giltinan's Radiance weekend — here's what I learned about women's retreats

As a growing number of women’s retreats launch in Ireland and internationally, Vickie Maye visits Castlemartyr Resort to experience Lesley Giltinan’s Radiance

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

holy statues and pictures at st. brigid's well

'We are taking her back' — Why St Brigid is being reclaimed by modern Irish women

As a bold reimagining of St Brigid arrives in bookshops this weekend, Gemma Fullam speaks with author Kim Curran and fellow admirers to explore why Ireland’s newest patron saint is resonating so strongly with women today

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Dr Niamh Lynch: ‘After my own maternity leave, I knew I’d be a different doctor’

S Dr Niamh Lynch: ‘After my own maternity leave, I knew I’d be a different doctor’

Parents can't get enough of Dr Niamh Lynch's no-nonsense, straight talking videos to help navigate children's health. Now the Cork paediatrician has turned that advice into a book.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Major questions remain following Limerick garda trial

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Major questions remain following Limerick garda trial

In this week’s podcast, Mick swaps chairs and is interviewed by Deirdre O’Shaughnessy

Listen | Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Bored in bed

These are the top 20 questions sex experts are asked by both women and men

We chat to sex educators and therapists about the questions they’re most often asked by men and women

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Mother and daughter sitting back to back

Family waited nearly a year for support after girl sexually assaulted by peers

A mother describes an 11-month wait for counselling after her teenage daughter was sexually assaulted, highlighting gaps in State support services

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

The insider's list: 20 of the best Irish hotels for your 2026 getaway

S The insider's list: 20 of the best Irish hotels for your 2026 getaway

From newcomers to revamped favourites, Thom Breathnach selects 20 of Ireland's most noteworthy accommodation to book now

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Limerick garda trial should never have happened

Mick Clifford: Limerick garda trial should never have happened

All five defendants in the Limerick garda trial have been cleared of all charges. As Mick Clifford has been pointing out since 2020, questions remain over the ordeal they were put through

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Omoide-Yokocho in Shinjuku district of Tokyo

We spent 15 days in Japan with our teens — here's why it's the ultimate family holiday

From samurai to skyscrapers and sushi to shrines, this Asian archipelago is the ultimate destination for families with teenagers, discovers Jillian Bolger

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?

Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and who we share names with

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Federal Agents Descend On Minneapolis For Immigration Enforcement Operations

Minneapolis is a city pushed to the brink — and the Irish are caught in between

Irish emigrants, business owners and activists describe fear, anger and solidarity as federal immigration enforcement descends on Minneapolis

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

The Enoch Burke case highlights legal uncertainty, policy paralysis and how culture-war politics risk eclipsing students’ real needs

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Spencer Matthews: Habit stacking allows me to take on more extreme challenges

Spencer Matthews: Habit stacking allows me to take on more extreme challenges

Aoife Barry meets Spencer Matthews as his recovers from Project Se7en that saw him complete seven Ironmans on seven continents to fundraise for charity

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Amazing sunrise and ski resort in the French Alps,Europe

S 50 fantastic holidays for your travel bucket list, from family getaways to luxury escapes

From affordable family sun breaks to luxury safaris and epic adventures, these trips offer something for every traveller

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Young female doctor examining a small girl in her office.

Nine cancer symptoms you should never ignore and how telling a doctor early could save your life

Early detection can often save lives — but the disease doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms at first, which is why noticing small changes matters

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Jess Redden and Rob Kearney on family life, wellness habits and finding balance at home

Jess Redden and Rob Kearney on family life, wellness habits and finding balance at home

The couple share their approach to health, parenting, balance and building sustainable habits in their Dublin home

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?

Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?

Margaret Loftus’s 13-year struggle exposes how institutional delay compounds the trauma of domestic violence victims

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

The strange comfort of watching the Beckhams fall apart

The strange comfort of watching the Beckhams fall apart

Brooklyn Beckham’s public split from his famous parents offers uncomfortable insight into celebrity families, control, and generational resentment

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why Elon Musk can’t buy Ryanair despite his online jibes

ieExplains: Why Elon Musk can’t buy Ryanair despite his online jibes

Despite online bravado, strict EU ownership rules mean Elon Musk cannot buy or control Europe’s largest airline

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine

West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine

Former naval service diver John Kearney and his team at Muirí Carraige Aonair Teo uncovered the wreck of a trawler sunk by a U-boat in the Second World War

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Dingle v St Brigid's - AIB GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

S When the aliens come, show them Dingle's epic with St Brigid’s in the All-Ireland club final

From a distance, the outsider might understand the All-Ireland club finals even better than we do; that this is not about sport at all, but about people gathering to remind themselves who they are

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Blue Monday 2026: Health and wellbeing experts share 19 little things that make them happy

From a pharmacist to a high-performance coach, GP and breathwork teacher, Gemma Fullam asks 19 people to share how they find happiness in their everyday

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Suzanne Harrington: The A-Z of wellness woo dominating social media this year

Suzanne Harrington looks at the wellness nonsense dominating social media this year

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

From horses to High Court rulings: the long history behind Catherine O’Brien’s crimes

From horses to High Court rulings: the long history behind Catherine O’Brien’s crimes

A decade-long trail of fraud, court absences and shifting identities ended with Catherine O’Brien’s conviction and imprisonment

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

EDDIE HOBBS

S Mick Clifford: Inside Ireland’s first Maga-style forum and the rise of populist disaffection

A close look at Ireland’s emerging populist right, its grievances, contradictions and the absence of a unifying political figure

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

The lights that guide us — the story of Ireland's great lighthouses

The lights that guide us — the story of Ireland's great lighthouses

They are centuries-old beacons of light, but Ireland's lighthouses retain just as much power and potential today. Rachel Gaffney spoke to policymakers, historians, and industry leaders at a marine heritage and tourism conference in Dublin that explored the future of our great lighthouses

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

'It's all she wanted, to be a mother', Laura Liston's grieving husband tells coroner's court in Limerick

'It's all she wanted, to be a mother', Laura Liston's grieving husband tells coroner's court in Limerick

Fergal Mannion recalled how his late wife held their son for a few minutes with 'tears of joy in her eyes', before she 'fainted and dropped the baby in the birthing pool'

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis

S 'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis

Cork musician Peadar Ó Riada talks about his illness, and the big list he still plans on getting through

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Woman rides bicycle with basket along the banks of the Seine

Judge's comments show bias against cyclists is 'deeply embedded' in Irish society

There are five actions we can take to save lives on our roads, if we choose to implement them

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

This Galway home comes with a business — an alpaca farm

This Galway home comes with a business — an alpaca farm

On the market with a guide of €670,000, Curraghduff Farm has 22 acres of land divided into two sections

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Liam Quaide: East Cork is stuck in traffic — the train is the way out

Liam Quaide: East Cork is stuck in traffic — the train is the way out

Chronic congestion, uneven growth and climate targets all point to one conclusion: East Cork urgently needs rail connectivity restored, writes Liam Quaide

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education

S Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education

An extraordinary exam saga has reignited debate about overseas student recruitment, English proficiency standards, and the pressures facing Irish universities

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

'She asked for help': Laura Liston inquest highlights gaps in homebirth maternity care

'She asked for help': Laura Liston inquest highlights gaps in homebirth maternity care

A rare maternal death following a homebirth prompts renewed scrutiny of staffing, guidelines and oversight in Ireland’s maternity services.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally At Madison Square Garden In NYC

Grok AI scandal: Ireland could prosecute X under existing 'child porn' law

The horrific child sex abuse material produced every day by Grok is already banned under Irish law. The real test is if we are ready to enforce that law against large tech companies

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

'Build your own AI slut': Boys being targeted online by surge in 'girlfriend' websites

'Build your own AI slut': Boys being targeted online by surge in 'girlfriend' websites

Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe looks at the surge of 'AI girlfriend' sites and talks to experts about the impact it is having — and going to have — and the need for the State to compel the tech industry to act

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Northern Ireland Riots

Mick Clifford: Nostalgia softens the edges — but 1986 was a hard, cheerless year

1986 was a challenging year for Ireland marked by devastating violence in Northern Ireland, ongoing political strife, and social conservatism, yet it also saw early signs of change, leaving room for some optimism amid the gloom

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Traitors star Paudie Moloney on Dancing With The Stars: ‘This will be my first time dancing sober’

Traitors star Paudie Moloney on Dancing With The Stars: ‘This will be my first time dancing sober’

As he prepares to take to the stage on Dancing with the stars, Paudie Moloney reflects on a very unexpected year. By Colin Sheridan

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Collage with halftone hands holding phone

S How this €70 device dramatically cut my screen time and changed how I use my phone

Digital editor Denise O'Donoghue puts the Brick — a physical device designed to curb scrolling — to the test.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025

Suzanne Harrington: The good stuff that made the world better in 2025

Every year, Weekend tasks Suzanne Harrington with looking at the year that's been and finding the good stuff. Did the world get any better in 2025? Are there reasons to feel hopeful in 2026?

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

'I love going to work': How Irish scientist Darragh Ennis became a celebrity Chaser

S 'I love going to work': How Irish scientist Darragh Ennis became a celebrity Chaser

Darragh Ennis, the Irish star on The Chase, talks to Colin Sheridan about his unexpected career outside a laboratory, and taking his new live quiz shows on the road

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026