The World Health Organisation (WHO) has engaged the help of tech giants like Facebook, Twitter and Google to aid in its efforts to eliminate fake news but the battle is becoming more difficult.

Family members may be forced to communicate with each other by phone in their own homes if a member of the household is awaiting test results for the coronavirus.

"The people who signed the new contract are currently getting support payments for the next 18 months."

Shocked locals struggled to comprehend how a promising athlete and engineering student had his life cut short in a "senseless, heartbreaking" incident.

An exciting portfolio of works is underway, writes Kevin O’Neill.

Cork is on the up with €400m worth of tall building developments proposed for the city in the next few years, writes Kevin O’Neill

The Government has suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections which could provide clues before the whole country goes to the polls next year.

Three sites, all in East Cork, have now been identified as potential locations for a proposed retail outlet centre (ROC) with much more detailed study required on each location before the development is factored into any development plans.

Consultants are to be appointed soon to prepare a report on how to open a gate to provide pedestrian access to Cork’s newest public park.

Computer pioneer Percy Ludgate is not a household name like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs — but a team of researchers based at Trinity College Dublin has set about changing that, writes Kevin O'Neill.

Sinn Féin’s Liadh Ní Riada has conceded in the Ireland South constituency in the European Elections.

Teams of experienced counters from Cork's City and County Halls have been drafted in to speed up the recount in Ireland South.

Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher has vowed to act as a strong voice on Brexit after becoming the second elected MEP in the Ireland South constituency.

All four European parliament seats have been filled in Dublin but counting continues in South and Midlands-North West.

New laws designed to tackle revenge pornography and upskirting are welcome but the government needs to include proper sanctions in any measures, domestic abuse charities have warned.

So that’s Wednesday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Signs of recovery are being felt throughout the Munster housing market — but inflation is inconsistent throughout the region, writes Kevin O'Neill

So that’s Tuesday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

House prices in parts of Cork City have increased by more than €100,000 in just five years, writes Kevin O'Neill.

Gardaí have arrested a juvenile in his late teens today in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Cork yesterday.

People have been paying tribute to the three people who died during storm Ophelia yesterday.

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A man has died in a house fire in Co Fermanagh.

Kildare defender Kevin O'Neill has been excused from the Lilywhites senior football panel for the forthcoming Championship owing to personal reasons.

Kevin O'Neill has withdrawn from the Kildare senior football panel but reports that Mick Foley had followed suit are wide of the mark.

Derry bounced back from their weekend defeat by Antrim to sweep past Queen's University in tonight's Barrett Sports Lighting Dr McKenna Cup Group C clash at Celtic Park.

Kildare manager Kieran McGeeney has received mixed news ahead of his side's 2009 Leinster GAA Senior Football Championship first-round clash with Offaly on May 24.

Despite doubts over their fitness, Padraig Browne and Stephen Kelly have both been named in the Limerick team for tomorrow evening's GAA Football All-Ireland qualifier clash with Kildare (Gaelic Grounds, throw-in 7pm).

Allenwood ace John Doyle has recovered from a rib injury to be named in the Kildare team for tomorrow's Leinster SFC first round encounter with Wicklow at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Mayo manager John O'Mahony has made two alterations to his side for Sunday's NFL Division 1 clash with Donegal in Castlebar (throw-in 2.30pm).

Ronan McGarrity has been installed as captain of the Mayo senior football team for the 2008 season.

Some of Mayo's less-known footballers will have a chance to impress manager John O'Mahony when the county's FBD Connacht League campaign begins against NUI Galway on Sunday.

Kildare manager John Crofton has named an unchanged team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC second round qualifier against Louth in Newbridge (throw-in 7pm).

Roscommon manager John Maughan has made one change to his team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier against Kildare (Dr. Hyde Park, throw-in 3pm).

The senior football teams of Dublin and Derry will play a challenge match this Saturday to mark the official opening of the redeveloped clubhouse and all-weather training pitch at the Na Fianna club on Mobhi Road.

Kildare manager John Crofton has named Kevin O'Neill and Ross Glavin as his midfield pairing for Sunday's Leinster SFC first round clash with Meath (Croke Park, throw-in 4pm).

Donegal 0-13 Mayo 0-10, Croke Park

Donegal 0-13 Mayo 0-10

Mayo manager John O'Mahony has made one change in personnel to his side for Sunday's NFL Division One final.

Mayo manager John O'Mahony's preparations for Sunday's NFL Division One final against Donegal have been disrupted by a series of untimely injuries.

Mayo have made four team changes for their National Football League semi-final against Galway this weekend.

Forwards Alan Dillon and Aidan Campbell have been included in the Mayo team to take on Dublin in Sunday's crunch NFL Division 1A tie (Castlebar, throw-in 3.30pm), despite concerns over their fitness.

Mayo fought back to spoil Cork's chances of a much-needed league win at Pairc Ui Rinn.

Mayo have made two team changes for this Sunday's meeting with Cork in the National Football League.