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<p>Of the 2,539 positive specimens collected on Irish roadsides across 2025, almost 1,500 tested positive for the presence of cocaine. File picture: iStock</p>

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Cocaine in more than half of positive roadside tests last year

The director of the National Bureau of Road Safety said: 'The frequent finding of combinations of drugs and drugs with alcohol remains of enormous concern'

<p> Cork City Fire Brigade tackle a gorse fire at Glen Park, Ballyvolane, Cork City on Tuesday afternoon as the hot and dry spell of weather continues. Picture/Video: Larry Cummins</p>

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Watch: Emergency services tackle major Cork gorse fire

<p>Friends of Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien said Cork 'won’t be the same without him'.</p>

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Funeral of Cork DJ Mark ‘Beanzy’ O’Brien who died at festival to be held on Friday

RTÉ announces record Irish drama investment as Kin returns for season three

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RTÉ announces record Irish drama investment as Kin returns for season three

Cork couple sue HSE over death of baby two days after birth at CUMH

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Cork couple sue HSE over death of baby two days after birth at CUMH

Irish Budget

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Electric Ireland to review 'threatening' letter sent to pensioner who was €16 in arrears

Teenager, 17, accused of murdering Cork postman tells court: 'There was no intent to do what was done'

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Teenager, 17, accused of murdering Cork postman tells court: 'There was no intent to do what was done'

Andy Burnham becomes new PM

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Chris Bryant appointed as Northern Ireland Secretary

'It’s the only way to catch people': Calls for CCTV in Cork City estate blighted by illegal dumping

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'It’s the only way to catch people': Calls for CCTV in Cork City estate blighted by illegal dumping

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€2.6m cyber defence facility expected to open in March next year

€2.6m cyber defence facility expected to open in March next year

Investment comes as gardaí advertise position of cyber security director

Education authorities to investigate high failure rate in revised electrical apprentice exams

Education authorities to investigate high failure rate in revised electrical apprentice exams

sewage from the sewer pollute a lake, river

Majority of local authorities reached environmental enforcement targets last year

Spring Economic Statement

Government set to agree to €8.5bn package for Budget 2027

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Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing

Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing

A woman in her 50s suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed outside a Waterford church before Mass, with investigators examining the suspect's background, phone, and social media activity

Blyne Quay at Passage East, County Waterford, Ireland

Frustration over abandoned boats at piers and harbours across Waterford

Gardaí seek public's help in tracing whereabouts of missing Cork man (27)

Gardaí seek public's help in tracing whereabouts of missing Cork man (27)

'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report

'Powerful forces seem to be ranged against Aughinish,' Limerick mayor says as workers await report

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Trump US Lebanon

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran

The US military said it completed the 11th night of strikes on Iran early on Wednesday as attacks across the Middle East overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed.

Cabinet meeting

Andy Burnham under pressure to explain how to pay for policy pledges

Yellowstone Bison Attack

Grandfather rammed by bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

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France becomes first EU country to approve blanket ban on social media for under-15s

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General Election Ireland 2024

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald hold 'extremely constructive' talks on Irish unification

'I think there is a recognition now that we need to work together collaboratively, that the preparations need to be made because this question of referendums is rooted firmly in the Good Friday Agreement'

eGate at Dublin Airport

'System open to abuse at times': Minister claims criminal legal aid system misused

Andy Burnham becomes new PM

Who is Chris Bryant, the new secretary of state for Northern Ireland?

Electric scooters waiting at the curb ready to be rented and driven away. Several blue e-scooters stand in a row for rent.

Outright ban of e-scooters to follow new upcoming laws, Government insists

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Court of Appeal reserves judgment in student’s challenge over how UCD dealt with her studies after alleged rape

Court of Appeal reserves judgment in student’s challenge over how UCD dealt with her studies after alleged rape

The woman’s 'nude, bruised, and unconscious' image, taken without her consent following an alleged rape, was shared with hundreds of college staff and students

Judge allows Cork man accused of possessing child sex abuse images to be identified

Judge allows Cork man accused of possessing child sex abuse images to be identified

Cork man accused of possession of 4kg of explosive substances has case adjourned

Cork man accused of possession of 4kg of explosive substances has case adjourned

Cork court adjourns case against three Newry men accused of having burglary equipment

Cork court adjourns case against three Newry men accused of having burglary equipment

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'There is never a wrong time to do the right thing': Osgur Breatnach's long fight for justice

'There is never a wrong time to do the right thing': Osgur Breatnach's long fight for justice

Osgur Breatnach was wrongfully convicted of the Sallins train robbery in the 1970s. Now on the cusp of receiving a certificate of a miscarriage of justice, his ultimate aim is a public inquiry

Haircuts 4 Homeless: ‘What’s shared in the chair stays in the chair’

Haircuts 4 Homeless: ‘What’s shared in the chair stays in the chair’

Maria Steen tells Percy French Summer School Ireland faces a 'crisis of identity'

Maria Steen tells Percy French Summer School Ireland faces a 'crisis of identity'

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on