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LIVE: Fuel protests continue as road blockages disrupt traffic nationwide

Road disruptions persist nationwide while Government unveils major package and officials warn of ongoing risks to fuel supply chains

<p>'We have lived the reality of both late and early diagnosis. The difference is life-changing.' Liz McMahon's sons, Luke (8) and Sean (6) both have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). File picture</p>

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Rare spinal condition added to newborn blood screening test

<p>Seán Fagan, aged 39, of Dunvale Crescent, Frankfield, Douglas, Cork, was sentenced to four years in jail with the last two years suspended. File picture</p>

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Cork stalking victim says she was ‘horrified’ at request for her therapy notes

Cork events centre may become 'a big empty room'

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Cork events centre may become 'a big empty room'

Cork event centre business case approved

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Cork event centre business case approved

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Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after arrest

Iran US Oil Prices

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US blockade of Iranian ports to start as Trump threatens to hit infrastructure

Cork nightclub to reopen as former Cubins and Spiders venue gets major revamp

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Cork nightclub to reopen as former Cubins and Spiders venue gets major revamp

Harassment victim's ex-partner now feels brave enough to walk on her own again

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Harassment victim's ex-partner now feels brave enough to walk on her own again

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Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Fuel protests at GPO symbolic of how our democracy conceived in 1916 has evolved

Clodagh Finn: Is another statue the best way to honour our revolutionary women?

Paul Hosford: The blame game and outlandish demands will not resolve our fuel issues

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National Fuel Protest

Fuel price protesters call for national strike

Fuel protest spokesman Christopher Duffy took to social media to call for a 'national day of strike and protest'

Royal High School

Leaving and Junior Cert practicals deferred due to fuel protests

National Fuel Protest

Five arrested at fuel protest in Cork; 10c cut to petrol and diesel, carbon tax hike postponed

GP practices at breaking point, warns incoming head of Irish Medical Organisation

GP practices at breaking point, warns incoming head of Irish Medical Organisation

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'I will, yeah': Cork-based GP says foreign doctors in Ireland can face a slang barrier

'I will, yeah': Cork-based GP says foreign doctors in Ireland can face a slang barrier

IMO conference hears that doctors from abroad who are perfectly fluent in English can be thrown by Irish idioms

'Feisty' Limerick otter pup separated from its mother is now being cared for

'Feisty' Limerick otter pup separated from its mother is now being cared for

19 trucks leave Cork's Whitegate oil refinery but full recovery could 'take 10 days'

19 trucks leave Cork's Whitegate oil refinery but full recovery could 'take 10 days'

Sullivans and O'Sullivans invited to attend clan gathering for world record attempt

Sullivans and O'Sullivans invited to attend clan gathering for world record attempt

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Hungary's Viktor Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition

Orban's exit would also deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of his main ally in the EU and send shockwaves through Western right-wing circles, including the White House

Russia Orthodox Easter

Russia and Ukraine trade blame for violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire

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Trump says US will ‘blockade’ Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Pakistan US Iran Vance

No deal in US-Iran peace talks leaves fragile ceasefire in doubt

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Middle East conflict

Taoiseach: 'Unelected and self-appointed people can't determine who gets oil in this country'

Taoiseach warns fuel blockades could disrupt national supply, with forecourts running dry and emergency measures under consideration

Middle East conflict

Fuel protests force cancellation of high-level Government trip to Canada

Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity

Fuel price cap would ‘take wrecking ball' to public finances, minister warns

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

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Cork man's abuse of garda 'a cry for help', court told

Cork man's abuse of garda 'a cry for help', court told

Man found in highly intoxicated state, staggering and slurring his words. He was arrested for his own safety and the safety of others

'I don't give a f*** about your charge': Man jailed for shoplifting in Cork just before Christmas

'I don't give a f*** about your charge': Man jailed for shoplifting in Cork just before Christmas

Cork man accused of having €500k worth of cannabis fled to Spain, saying he was 'too hot in The Glen'

Cork man accused of having €500k worth of cannabis fled to Spain, saying he was 'too hot in The Glen'

Closeup of a disposable syringe and many blood drops isolated on white

Drug addict cleaning blood from a syringe on Cork City street intimidated woman, court told

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The hardest part of your dog dying isn't just losing them. It's that you decide when they go

The hardest part of your dog dying isn't just losing them. It's that you decide when they go

Alison O'Reilly opens up about her personal experience of pet loss, the burden of euthanasia, and why grief after losing a dog matters

The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside

The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside

Cost of Living: Why Cork shoppers are driving miles for cheaper food and bulk bargains

Cost of Living: Why Cork shoppers are driving miles for cheaper food and bulk bargains

The photographers capturing final moments: How baby loss charity supports grieving families

The photographers capturing final moments: How baby loss charity supports grieving families