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<p>'They really are providing what is the lifeblood of organized crime. It works as a trust-based system, on networks that are operating right around the globe', the head of Europol's financial team, Lucy Myles said. File picture: Peter Dejong/AP</p>

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Kinahan cartel among network of gangs using 'underground bank' to launder millions

The group, with 532 members, used the ancient hawala transfer system, comprising a network of money brokers

<p>Elizabeth 'Liz' Lynch died when a trench which was being dug for a septic tank collapsed on her in Co Limerick. </p>

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Tributes to 'beautiful, kind' Liz Lynch who died in Limerick site

<p>UCC president John O’Halloran said the college authorities are to increase their owned and managed accommodation blocks to host 2,000 students. File picture</p>

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'Rooms are not being filled and this is costing them': UCC urges landlords to cut rents

Friends of young man killed in Limerick car crash to hold vigil in his memory

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Friends of young man killed in Limerick car crash to hold vigil in his memory

The beach Kallianos in Evia, Greece

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Man, 82, dies after brawl with 76-year-old over sunlounger on Greek beach

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Childcare cost is a barrier to having children in rural Ireland – survey

Alcohol at 12, drugs by 14: Irish woman, 23, shares her story of recovery from addiction

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Alcohol at 12, drugs by 14: Irish woman, 23, shares her story of recovery from addiction

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State given until Friday to respond to challenge over Palestinian student's visa refusal

Blue Flash Light Of Police Car Against Red Fire Truck

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Gardaí investigate suspected petrol bomb attack in Cork City

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S Mick Clifford: Political abuse is rising — and Ireland risks losing the people democracy needs

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Garda units worked with faulty ammunition for four years following disclosure

Garda units worked with faulty ammunition for four years following disclosure

Internal report noted 'return of ammunition, if it got into the public domain, could have an adverse affect on the reputation of An Garda Síochána'

Senior man feeling pain at home

Elderly act as primary carers for thousands of adults with disabilities, report finds

Ireland a 'cautionary tale' over data centre construction, committee to hear

Ireland a 'cautionary tale' over data centre construction, committee to hear

File Photo The Government has approved the forensic excavation of the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Co Galway

Mother and baby home group to disband after taking its cause 'as far as it can go'

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Coláiste Éamann Rís' ice-cream van aims to raise school funds

Coláiste Éamann Rís' ice-cream van aims to raise school funds

Donated van is operated by transition year students and will offer 'a genuine learning opportunity' for the Cork City school, says principal Aaron Wolfe

O'Flynn Construction requests hearing over Ballincollig development refusal

O'Flynn Construction requests hearing over Ballincollig development refusal

Cabinet approves detailed business case for Cork Event Centre as council gets green light to proceed with tendering

Cabinet approves detailed business case for Cork Event Centre as council gets green light to proceed with tendering

UL's lossmaking student union ignored university warning against incorporating as a company

UL's lossmaking student union ignored university warning against incorporating as a company

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over denied White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued US President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House over the weekend, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment.

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Russian drones slam Ukrainian city after Kyiv’s 1,000-drone weekend barrage

Bolivia New Cat Species

Tiny wild cat identified as new species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico notify Donald Trump they are suing over White House access

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Government may postpone restoration of fuel excise duty in November, Simon Harris says

The finance minister says it may not be 'prudent' to increase the tax when fuel prices are so high

Revamp of free school meals programme to include cold lunch option

Revamp of free school meals programme to include cold lunch option

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Government may stall carbon tax rise due in October, minister hints

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Road safety minister says rising death toll on Irish roads is a 'failure of everybody'

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Cork father-of-three who died by suicide was 'the brightest light', inquest hears

Cork father-of-three who died by suicide was 'the brightest light', inquest hears

Ray Kenny from Kilworth in Co Cork had been admitted to St Stephen’s hospital in Glanmire after suffering a sudden decline in his mental health.

Omagh Bombing Inquiry

Public inquiry to consider whether Omagh bombing was a 'joint operation' among dissident republican groups

Man threatened Cork shop worker 'Open the till or I’m going to stick this in your neck,' court told

Man threatened Cork shop worker 'Open the till or I’m going to stick this in your neck,' court told

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Cork man who racially abused garda, calling him a 'fing Polish c', is jailed

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Answers sought over killing during UVF's attempted bombing in 1994

Answers sought over killing during UVF's attempted bombing in 1994

In act described as 'mindless savagery' at the time, Martin Doherty was shot dead during an UVF attack at the Widow Scallan's pub in Dublin, writes Mick Clifford

Going Dutch: Meet the Cork volunteer farmers growing their own 'gorgeous' organic vegetables

Going Dutch: Meet the Cork volunteer farmers growing their own 'gorgeous' organic vegetables

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Cork man in Palestine says world is turning blind eye to Israeli abuses in occupied West Bank

‘From that moment I got obsessed’: Meet the Irish puzzlers heading to the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship

‘From that moment I got obsessed’: Meet the Irish puzzlers heading to the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship

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