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<p>A protest group called "Hot Mess" hold up signs of Jeffrey Epstein in front of the Federal courthouse on July 8, 2019 in New York City. Picture: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images</p>

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US justice department releases heavily redacted cache of Jeffrey Epstein files

Photos included in tranche of documents as Democrats accuse Trump officials of failing to comply with law

<p> The LÉ William Butler Yeats — its crew members spotted the drone incursion after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane landed in Dublin on December 1. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'Russia was behind drone incursion during Zelenskyy visit' say Irish security sources

<p> Christel and Wyon Stansfeld at Pinocchio’s on Paul St in Cork are at the heart of the Christmas magic: 'We have to sort out problems for Santa all the time,' says Wyon. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

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Christmas buzz on Patrick’s Street as Cork City comes alive for the festive rush

Mother of brain-injured Kinsale boy calls on minister to sign new payment system into law

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Mother of brain-injured Kinsale boy calls on minister to sign new payment system into law

Formal primary school tests

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Young the most positive towards Gaeilge in class, report says

Christmas on the wards, and Taylor Swift in the operating theatre: Meet the UCC-educated neurosurgeon

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Christmas on the wards, and Taylor Swift in the operating theatre: Meet the UCC-educated neurosurgeon

On call this Christmas: West Cork RNLI volunteers ready to drop dinner to save lives

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On call this Christmas: West Cork RNLI volunteers ready to drop dinner to save lives

Super junior minister legal challenges

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High Court dismisses challenge against 'super juniors' at Cabinet meetings

The Choral - BFI London Film Festival

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David Walliams ‘strongly denies’ allegations of inappropriate behaviour

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Sinn Féin leader will consider rejection of 'super-juniors' case over Christmas

Sinn Féin leader will consider rejection of 'super-juniors' case over Christmas

Mary Lou McDonald was reacting to the High Court's decision on challenges brought by People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy and Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly

Tánaiste admits it was 'hard to turn up to work' amid sustained threats against his family

Tánaiste admits it was 'hard to turn up to work' amid sustained threats against his family

New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee

New laws to help courts in other EU states order 'e-evidence' from here lack safeguards, says Oireachtas committee

Belgium Europe Summit

Taoiseach: EU loan to Ukraine sends strong signal of solidarity

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Man, 30s, dies after car found in Cork's River Bride

Gardaí are investigating after a man in his 30s died when his car was found submerged in the River Bride

‘Fantastic day’ as Fota Wildlife Park reopens following bird flu crisis

‘Fantastic day’ as Fota Wildlife Park reopens following bird flu crisis

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Cahir

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Cahir

Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes

Roy Keane among the arrivals at Cork Airport as Christmas homecomings spark joyous scenes

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Blue Origin Launch

Disabled engineer becomes first wheelchair user to blast off for space

A disabled engineer from Germany has blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while viewing the Earth from on high.

Pakistan Politics

Court sentences ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife to 17 years over state gifts

Russia Ukraine

Eight dead and dozens wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Odesa port

United States Syria

US military launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters

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Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers never considered resignation in wake of 'devastating' presidential election

Jack Chambers was questioned about whether or not he believed it was a mistake to be appointed as the director of elections for Fianna Fáil, while he was preparing Budget 2026

The death of Cork's Máirín Quill: 'She was a true patriot'

The death of Cork's Máirín Quill: 'She was a true patriot'

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in the Dáil by 124 votes to 24

Bill to ban fox hunting defeated in the Dáil by 124 votes to 24

Cabinet meeting - Dublin

Micheál Martin's leadership 'safe as houses' for the time being, say Fianna Fáil TDs

court & crime

Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaí at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance

Man who revved motorcycle 'to the max' in front of gardaí at West Cork Rally had no tax or insurance

The defendant was fined for driving without insurance, while the no tax charge was struck out

No bail for alleged Cork bank robber whose note to cashier said 'Thank you, and am sorry for this'

No bail for alleged Cork bank robber whose note to cashier said 'Thank you, and am sorry for this'

Judge tells burglar with musical ambitions he will be singing 'Silent Night' in prison

Judge tells burglar with musical ambitions he will be singing 'Silent Night' in prison

Tradesman accused of causing criminal damage to Cork home following row over payment

Tradesman accused of causing criminal damage to Cork home following row over payment

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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 20/12/2025

Lizzie le Blond, the pioneering Alpinist, rises again

Lizzie le Blond, the pioneering Alpinist, rises again

How one woman escaped from the Taliban and made it to Cork

How one woman escaped from the Taliban and made it to Cork

'The most common question I’m asked is if the reindeers fly. My answer is always the same'

'The most common question I’m asked is if the reindeers fly. My answer is always the same'