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<p>Aoife Lennon’s week two session will introduce a roll down, a bird dog, and a few different plank movements. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

health and wellbeing

Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout

Aoife Lennon reminds us to do what we can with this week’s 10-minute session.

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S residential

Walls came down, big windows went in, views opened up at this €650k Curraghbinny head turner

<p>Tuesday, September 11, 2001: Smoke billows from Ground Zero where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. File picture: Daniel Hulshizer/AP</p>

spotlight

25 years on from 9/11: Shock, grief, and resilience as New York is attacked from a clear blue sky

Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland: Who are the famous faces taking to their sofas?

culture

Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland: Who are the famous faces taking to their sofas?

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

health and wellbeing

Week 1 — A short and simple Pilates workout to bring exercise into a busy routine

Desperate Woman

news

'He’s so content going to bed at night': Homeless mother says getting a house has made her young son 'so happy'

Using mobile phone at golden hour

State should not 'enforce' vapes ban but 'afford' people the choice, Sinn Féin leader says

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking as her party arrived in Malahide for their annual think-in, with questions raised about the party’s stance on immigration amid new citizenship reforms from the Government

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

My Wedding Day with Heidi Higgins: I’m a fashion designer but I didn’t design my wedding dress

S My Wedding Day with Heidi Higgins: I’m a fashion designer but I didn’t design my wedding dress

I love hosting parties in general; there’s always something happening at our house, so the wedding was exactly what I wanted. I wouldn’t change it for the world

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

Jim O’Callaghan’s immigration crackdown: What are the new rules?

Louise Burne joins The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast to discuss the 'biggest reform of Ireland’s citizenship rules in a generation'

Listen | Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Phone app stock

Here are the 15 most searched slang words on Google

Terms include 6/7, maxxing, mogging, gooning, rizz, and huzz

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Shannon Airport ends 100ml liquid limit for passenger hand luggage

Shannon Airport ends 100ml liquid limit for passenger hand luggage

This follows enhancements to security screening processes at the airport

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Oasis reunion

Ticketmaster accused of ‘misleading commercial practice’ over Oasis Croke Park tickets

The company faces two charges under the Consumer Protection Act relating to Platinum tickets sold for the concerts

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Lost racing pigeons: Cork fancier Ger O’Sullivan on rescuing birds from Taiwan and Romania

Lost racing pigeons: Cork fancier Ger O’Sullivan on rescuing birds from Taiwan and Romania

Ger O’Sullivan has spent decades breeding racing pigeons and now helps reunite lost birds with owners across Ireland and beyond

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode four recap: Has one Traitor accidentally outed themselves to the group?

Traitors Ireland episode four recap: Has one Traitor accidentally outed themselves to the group?

Will any of the Faithfuls pick up on some choice parting words from one traitor to another?

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cute toddler boy in supermarket choosing fresh organic carrots

Dear Dáithí: When did grocery shopping become a family outing?

Over the last few weeks, I've seen an increasing volume of stressed-out-looking parents trying to placate toddlers in trolleys and negotiate treats at the checkout

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Katie Taylor v Flora Pili - Croke Park - Dublin

Katie Taylor crafts her perfect ending: "This was definitely the highlight of my whole career"

The Bray boxer reflected on her three decades in the ring, and gave a glimpse into what might be next after seeing off Flora Pili in her last ever fight

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Katie Taylor v Flora Pili - Once Upon A Time Fight Night

Katie Taylor bends another dream to her own reality in Croke Park finale

The Bray fighter signed off with a win over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of

'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of

Colin Sheridan meets author Michael B. Barry to hear the story of Catalpa.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?

Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert?

Mathematicians fear proposed cuts to rigorous topics could affect students far beyond those pursuing maths degrees, including STEM and business

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Trump

S Mick Clifford: How ‘common sense’ is fuelling the rise of right-wing populism in Ireland

Recent controversies show how State missteps can provide powerful ammunition for a political movement increasingly gaining traction in Ireland

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Boy, 12, killed in Mayo train crash named locally as Eoin Doyle

Boy, 12, killed in Mayo train crash named locally as Eoin Doyle

Eoin Doyle and his father Declan were returning from GAA training when their car was struck by a train at a level crossing on Thursday night

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

E-scooters use

ieExplains: New e-scooter rules come into effect — what riders need to know

New €100 fines are now in place, while further measures including an increased minimum age are planned for e-scooter users

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Racist and homophobic abuse, drug taking and brawling among complaints on Cork trains

Racist and homophobic abuse, drug taking and brawling among complaints on Cork trains

Freedom of Information records reveal complaints about drunken disorder, racist and homophobic abuse, intimidation and suspected drug taking

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald 11/7/2026

Kobe McDonald return boosts Crossmolina hopes of first Mayo SFC title in 20 years

St Kilda's decision to allow Kobe McDonald play for Crossmolina Deel Rovers in the Mayo SFC has given a significant boost to the club's chances of winning a first senior title in 20 years

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

See inside the historic Cork City church that you could own for €375,000

See inside the historic Cork City church that you could own for €375,000

St Vincent’s Church in Sunday's Well is on the market for €375,000 following a change of heart by potential purchaser UCC

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today

Cork city car parking fees rise by up to 30% from today

Cork councillors question whether higher fees will encourage people into the city centre as council cites rising costs

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Tadhg Leader 16/4/2024

Tadhg Leader: Nobody begrudges GAA players furthering education in US

Tadhg Leader believes up to 15 athletes who took part in a nationwide trawl could go on to play college football in the United States

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

The Traitors episode 3 recap: A faithful digs their own grave — and Cork loses its first player

The Traitors episode 3 recap: A faithful digs their own grave — and Cork loses its first player

For the claustrophobic among us, it's one of the worst challenges.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Not a typical childhood: Trish Bourke on growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness in Tipperary

Trish Bourke discusses leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, a predatory relationship and finding her place in the world

Listen | Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Revealed: Met Éireann announces new list of storm names for winter

Revealed: Met Éireann announces new list of storm names for winter

To mark its 90th anniversary, Met Éireann selected names that celebrate figures from its history

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Inter-county refs say Mayo star O’Donoghue should have seen red in All-Ireland final

Members of the GAA referees' championship panel reviewed a selection of incidents from the closing games of the Championship campaign

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it

The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it

The reasons behind Cork’s greatest hurler leaving his boyhood club in East Cork remain shrouded in uncertainty, decades after his extraordinary career with Glen Rovers

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Traitors Ireland: Meet the players — including six from Cork

Traitors Ireland: Meet the players — including six from Cork

There is a strong contingent from the Rebel county this year

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Megan Lyons: Dublin freediver aims to become Ireland’s deepest diver after 80m record

Megan Lyons: Dublin freediver aims to become Ireland’s deepest diver after 80m record

The Dublin athlete has broken her own national record twice and is now chasing the men’s mark at September’s world championships

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Eunice Power: Two protein-rich recipes for dinners they will devour

Eunice Power: Two protein-rich recipes for dinners they will devour

Eunice Power shares her recipes for leek, potato & cheddar frittata and sausage and bean casserole

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

'Cork didn't get any less beautiful. I just stopped looking': Being a tourist in your own city

'Cork didn't get any less beautiful. I just stopped looking': Being a tourist in your own city

Familiarity has a way of flattening wonder. This prompted Esther McCarthy to become a tourist in her own backyard

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town

Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town

Homes, businesses and major roads were flooded after 30mm of rain fell in one hour, overwhelming drainage systems across the town

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Electric Picnic FAQ: Getting there, campsite opening times, facilities, line-up, weather and more

Electric Picnic FAQ: Getting there, campsite opening times, facilities, line-up, weather and more

Ireland’s largest gathering of music and arts will return to Stradbally from Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

CAO Helpdesk blog 2026: Check out how our experts answered your CAO questions

CAO Helpdesk blog 2026: Check out how our experts answered your CAO questions

Our experts Deirdre Garrett and Brian Howard have been answering Leaving cert results and CAO related questions over six days in this blog.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Leinster Rugby Media Conference

Leinster aiming to make Laya Arena 'one of the best stadiums to play club rugby in Europe'

CEO Shane Nolan believes the new arena can provide the foundation for the next stage of the province's growth.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Cork Prison death: Inquest hears that monitoring tech would not have saved Jamie Crowley

Cork Prison death: Inquest hears that monitoring tech would not have saved Jamie Crowley

Cork City Coroner’s Court heard that new monitoring systems are not a panacea

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Boxd coffee is refused permission for Carrigrohane Straight Road drive-thru

Boxd coffee is refused permission for Carrigrohane Straight Road drive-thru

Owners say they will appeal the decision

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

Cian O'Neill to be named new Cork hurling head coach

Most recently, O’Neill was involved with the Kerry senior football team under Jack O’Connor but there are notable hurling entries on his CV

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Dolly Parton, legendary country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80

Dolly Parton, legendary country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80

Songwriter of 'I Will Always Love You', 'Jolene', and '9 to 5' also invested millions in child literacy, covid vaccine development, and other causes

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

'With access to Skyclarys, I have hope': After months of anxiety, relief for Friedreich's ataxia patients

'With access to Skyclarys, I have hope': After months of anxiety, relief for Friedreich's ataxia patients

Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird has Friedreich’s ataxia, and has spent years researching the rare disease and campaigning to have the Skyclarys drug reimbursed

Listen | Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days

A vigil held by Rosa Limerick saw candles and notes being gently placed at Bedford Row, as a crowd gathered to pay tribute to Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, and Tipperary woman Annmarie O'Reilly, who was found dead in Australia

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Eunice Power: How to make my simple and satisfying roast tomato risotto

Eunice Power: How to make my simple and satisfying roast tomato risotto

All of my tomatoes ripened at once and leaving me with my hands full

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

McDonald's

McDonald's planning new drive thru outlet in Cork

Fast food giant is in expansion mode planning five new restaurants each year

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Gardaí launch murder investigation after Brazilian woman found dead in Limerick apartment

Gardaí launch murder investigation after Brazilian woman found dead in Limerick apartment

Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa was found unresponsive after what is believed to be a suspected stabbing at her Cecil Street apartment on Friday morning

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Waterford father and son take hot air ballooning to new heights after 30 years in the skies

Waterford father and son take hot air ballooning to new heights after 30 years in the skies

A Waterford father and son share decades of ballooning adventures, from childhood flights and dramatic rescues to international competition

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026