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<p>Mick Meade smiles as he works among the graves in Crosshaven, Co Cork. His warmth and easy manner reflects the human touch he brings to the role. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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'I do believe in an afterlife': Meet the Togher man who is custodian for six Cork cemeteries

Mick Meade has been working as a custodian for six cemeteries in Cork County for nearly 20 years

<p>Gardaí and emergency services at the scene on Foster Terrace in Ballybough on Sunday. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews</p>

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Man, 50s, dead, two women hospitalised after overnight assault in Dublin

<p>Handout photo issued by US Department of Justice of Jeffrey Epstein standing in front of his second private plane. File Picture</p>

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Stopovers in Shannon feature in latest tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files

Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route

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Cork Luas: TII to reopen public consultation for 18km route

'I don’t know anything about it,' says truck driver charged with €2.1m drug seizure in Cork

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'I don’t know anything about it,' says truck driver charged with €2.1m drug seizure in Cork

Sir Keir Starmer visit to China

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Andrew should 'be prepared' for US Congress probe, Starmer says after Epstein files dump

Over €10m worth of drugs seized by gardaí and Revenue

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Over €10m worth of drugs seized by gardaí and Revenue

Beautiful Autumn colours at Upper Torc Waterfall, Killarney National Park, Kerry, Ireland

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Parks service to appeal refusal of immersive education centre in Killarney National Park

Man, 50s, dies after being hit by car in Kildare

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Man, 50s, dies after being hit by car in Kildare

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Paul Hosford: The State should not be absolved of its role in the public's mental health

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Blaming Met Éireann for floods shows performative politics is all the rage

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: Even the godfather of AI is warning us about artificial intelligence now

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S Colin Sheridan: Saying please and thank you is common courtesy — but let’s draw the line at AI

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Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing Dublin teenager

Gardaí concerned for wellbeing of missing Dublin teenager

Elisabeta Milosiu has not been seen since around 7.25pm on Thursday, January 29

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

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Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Rise in cases of self-harm among teenage girls and vulnerable groups 'very worrying'

Rise in cases of self-harm among teenage girls and vulnerable groups 'very worrying'

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'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

Cork senator Nicole Ryan has renewed her warning about the availability of synthetic drugs ahead of the 10th anniversary of her brother's death

Hands holding glasses with beer on a table in London

Hazardous drinking leading to 'horrific injuries' every week in CUH, says doctor

Delay in handing Cork nursing homes to HSE 'simply not good enough' as Killarney home finally handed over

Delay in handing Cork nursing homes to HSE 'simply not good enough' as Killarney home finally handed over

'They’re being let down': Elderly and vulnerable people in Cork facility left without heating

'They’re being let down': Elderly and vulnerable people in Cork facility left without heating

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Blast in Iran port city kills girl, four, ahead of naval drill watched by US

An explosion tore through an apartment building in Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, killing a four-year-old girl as local media footage purportedly showed a security force member being carried out by rescuers.

Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as protest tensions rise

Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as protest tensions rise

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At least 20 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza

Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein files: Elon Musk and ex-prince Andrew named among 3m new pages

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Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'

Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of 'breaking political consensus on Ukraine'

The Dáil earlier this week debated a motion seeking approval for Ireland to take part in a EU loan of €90 billion to support Ukraine

Phil Hogan seeks Government support in running for key United Nations job

Phil Hogan seeks Government support in running for key United Nations job

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 18, 2021

Almost 17,000 people were homeless in Ireland over Christmas

New homes under construction.

Figures show Government faces its 'ultimate housing test' this year, experts say

court & crime

Cork woman who stole charity collection box from church is jailed

Cork woman who stole charity collection box from church is jailed

Accused was also charged with 14 counts of shoplifting in stores around Cork

Man admits to smashing almost 40 flat screen TVs at two Cork City betting shops

Man admits to smashing almost 40 flat screen TVs at two Cork City betting shops

Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials

Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials

Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

S Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

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Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial

Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial

The probe into fixed charge notices was legal, but many questions remain — including whether it was even necessary, writes Mick Clifford

The calm before America's political storm

The calm before America's political storm

Donald Trump has softened his stance — but after Minneapolis, America isn't fooled anymore

Donald Trump has softened his stance — but after Minneapolis, America isn't fooled anymore

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump, ICE, and Minneapolis under siege

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Trump, ICE, and Minneapolis under siege