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'I am still scared to use the bathroom': Stepfather of girl, 16, cut hole in attic and filmed her showering

Victim suffers from severe anxiety, frequent panic attacks, and ongoing depression as a result of defendant's 'betrayal of trust', court told

<p> The Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork heard that Daniel Hourigan (pictured) said Michael Foley 'was like an uncle to me'. File picture: Denis Boyle</p>

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Macroom murder accused told garda 'it was not pre-meditated', trial told

<p>A flooded River Lee in flood at The Lee Fields on Cork's Carrigrohane Road</p>

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Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and flooding as orange and yellow warnings in place

Ireland v Italy - NatWest 6 Nations - Aviva Stadium

court and crime

Judge orders Michael Flatley to pay €1.1m security for costs ahead of €30m Castlehyde case

Planning board refuses 140 new homes on site overlooking Blarney Castle due to traffic hazard

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Planning board refuses 140 new homes on site overlooking Blarney Castle due to traffic hazard

Cork Christmas parade goes ahead as council monitors weather closely

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Cork Christmas parade goes ahead as council monitors weather closely

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Sport

Philip Mahony and Harry Mahony after the game 2/11/2025

S Christy O’Connor's GAA talking points: Gunners' home comforts, the time is now for Athy

Plus: Setanta finally dining at the top table in Ulster.

'We know where we need to be better' - Ballinora ready for Ilen Rovers rematch

'We know where we need to be better' - Ballinora ready for Ilen Rovers rematch

Down v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

S Seán Powter interview: 'For most of my career, I have felt like a solo athlete rather than a team player'

Alan Connolly: Ben O'Connor appointment 'the next best thing' for Cork hurlers

Alan Connolly: Ben O'Connor appointment 'the next best thing' for Cork hurlers

Business

'Buy Irish' is the lifeboat for a global crisis, Cork Chamber hears

'Buy Irish' is the lifeboat for a global crisis, Cork Chamber hears

Ms O'Connell issued a clarion call to change one product to Guaranteed Irish this Christmas, saying it makes a huge difference in the economy

Cork City Council increases budget for 2026 to €362.2m

Cork City Council increases budget for 2026 to €362.2m

Cork county councillors reject proposed rates increase

Cork county councillors reject proposed rates increase

Cost of running Cork Film Festival up 240% since pandemic

Cost of running Cork Film Festival up 240% since pandemic

Opinion & Analysis

Ringaskiddy incinerator is the wrong project, in the wrong place, for the wrong future

Ringaskiddy incinerator is the wrong project, in the wrong place, for the wrong future

I would encourage anyone interested in the rejection of the plan for an incinerator in Cork Harbour to make a submission to An Coimisiún Pleanála before the deadline of Monday, November 17, writes Labour Party senator from Cork, Laura Harmon

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Irish Examiner view: Housing plan has to sidestep old pitfalls — for everyone's sake

Michael Moynihan: Anything’ll do for Cork? Bishop Lucey Park reopens — but not completed

S Michael Moynihan: Anything’ll do for Cork? Bishop Lucey Park reopens — but not completed

Mary Martin on boarding school life in Blackrock — and sneaking out to the cinema

Mary Martin on boarding school life in Blackrock — and sneaking out to the cinema

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HEATHER HUMPHREYS

Heather Humphreys: ‘Happy to be outside politics, but not ruling anything out'

Last year's election saw a significant level of attrition among politicians. Tadgh McNally talks to Heather Humphreys about calling it a day after 14 years in frontline politics

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Cork carer's confrontation with Simon Harris in election campaign sparked barrage of emails

Cork carer's confrontation with Simon Harris in election campaign sparked barrage of emails

While some of the reaction was negative towards the Fine Gael leader, at least half of the correspondence sent to the Department of the Taoiseach supported him

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

ieExplains: How do you get elected to the Seanad?

ieExplains: How do you get elected to the Seanad?

The election to the upper house of the Oireachtas is taking place, with all seats to be filled by January 30

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

Elaine Loughlin: The year of 'new energy' brought us lots of the same old controversies too

Elaine Loughlin: The year of 'new energy' brought us lots of the same old controversies too

The political year was defined by conflict, referendums, and a long-awaited election — the fallout from which will last well into 2025

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

Irish Examiner view: A free and fair media is vital to a free and fair life

Irish Examiner view: A free and fair media is vital to a free and fair life

As we turn into a new year, we are witnessing, whether we like it or not, a huge decline in the effectiveness of those entities to bring to us news and reportage which is truthful, credible, and sustainable

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024

John Whelan: Irish exporters survived chaos in markets in 2024

John Whelan: Irish exporters survived chaos in markets in 2024

Irish exporters beat the odds to post increased export sales of 15% in the 10 months to October

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

Elaine Loughlin: Martin must watch his back as multiple challenges await

The fact that a not-inconsiderable rump of his own party was willing to go against Martin’s instruction on the ceann comhairle vote this week shows there are still soldiers within the ranks who are willing to defect

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

Leinster House Christmas lights

Paul Hosford: Ceann Comhairle election adds intrigue to first day of 34th Dáil

A reform introduced by Enda Kenny in 2016 and the history between FG and Verona Murphy combine to make the first set piece of the new Dáil more intriguing than it would normally be

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid

Cork TD Michael Moynihan 'inundated with calls' of support for Ceann Comhairle bid

Sources have suggested that Mr Moynihan would first seek clarity from Tánaiste Micheál Martin as to how key the election of Verona Murphy is for the regional group

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

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Hospitality lobbyist Adrian Cummins to run in Seanad election

The chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has lobbied Government over the restoration of the 9% Vat rate for hospitality businesses

Sun, 15 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Social Democrats learn lesson of accountability the hard way

S Elaine Loughlin: Social Democrats learn lesson of accountability the hard way

Politicians cannot fervently hold other parties and members of Government to account without applying that same level of accountability to themselves

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024

Kerry election candidate jailed for contempt over social media comments about garda

Kerry election candidate jailed for contempt over social media comments about garda

Michelle Keane also ran as an independent candidate in the Castleisland LEA in June and polled just under 1,000 first-preference votes, but failed to get a seat

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting

alks kicked off last night when Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee met with her Fianna Fáil counterpart Jack Chambers to discuss the structure and format for the talks

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Accessibility and canvassing near polling stations among issues highlighted with June elections

Accessibility and canvassing near polling stations among issues highlighted with June elections

The Electoral Commission said that 'significant structural issues' were unlikely to have been remedied for the local and European elections

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Our government formation system is wonky but also precious

S Fergus Finlay: Our government formation system is wonky but also precious

Our imperfect democracy seems to be the best we can do. And it’s always going to be that way

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

General Election

What's ahead for the left as the new Dáil takes shape?

With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael likely to dominate large swathes of the next Dáil, Paul Hosford looks at the options available to the left and whether it can build an alternative

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Assisted dying bill

Sarah Harte: Our ageing voters deserve dignity and respect

Our infrastructure is creaking, and our population is expanding fast

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

General Election

S Fergus Finlay: Three words for Labour on government formation — Don’t. Don’t. Don’t

It was social democracy that founded the welfare state, led the fight for equal pay and rights for women, and insisted on the right of workers to join trade unions

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

The Green Party’s reward for climate action? Electoral evisceration

The Green Party’s reward for climate action? Electoral evisceration

The good news is that both the Social Democrats and Labour have placed environmental protection and climate action at the centre of their political agendas, writes John Gibbons

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Terry Prone: Nothing quite like the silent calm of career extinction for election losers

Terry Prone: Nothing quite like the silent calm of career extinction for election losers

With almost 700 candidates running in 43 constituencies there was always going to be more losers than winners in the general election

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Without a direct road map, voters found it difficult to back Sinn Féin's unclear alternative

Elaine Loughlin: Without a direct road map, voters found it difficult to back Sinn Féin's unclear alternative

Mary Lou McDonald’s drop in support leaves the onus of her vision of a proposed alternative Government upon the shoulders of smaller parties

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Comment: Kamikaze Green Party sacrificed itself for climate goals

There is much talk that climate was not a priority issue in this election. However, much has changed in the political landscape since 2020, writes Cara Augustenborg

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Election 2024: Hutch supporters wanted a 'plague on all your houses'

Fight went all the way, but Labour's Marie Sherlock wins final seat

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal

Election 2024: Independents could offer an alternative route to coalition deal

Across the country, particularly in rural constituencies, voters opted for Independent TDs, with 16.8% of first preferences cast in favour of a non-party candidate, including 3.6% opting for candidates under the Independent Ireland banner.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin began this comeback in 2011 when he stayed to rebuild Fianna Fáil

Mick Clifford: Micheál Martin began this comeback in 2011 when he stayed to rebuild Fianna Fáil

Cork South-Central veteran could have fled in 2011. But he stayed, did the hard yards, and oversaw Fianna Fáil's evolution into a medium-sized party that is set to take office again

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Here are the 10 things we learned from Election 2024

Generational divide among voters, celebrities failing to succeed, and how the centre-left stayed strong

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Fractured far-right candidates fizzle out

Election 2024: Fractured far-right candidates fizzle out

While immigration was a major issue during the local elections, exit polls showed just 6% of people interviewed cited it as the main issue in the general election campaign

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting

Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting

At 81, the Bishopstown man is probably the oldest vote counter in the country

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

'I've been running all my life': Media joins Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch in a chaotic jog as he flees RDS

Dublin Central's criminal candidate eventually turned up at the count centre on Sunday with a documentary film crew in tow

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central

Election 2024: Locals nonplussed by the Monk's close call in Dublin Central

Walking through North Strand and Ballybough on Sunday, people were not surprised the Monk was in with such a strong chance of nabbing a seat

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Buoyant Fianna Fáil eyeing up the 'magic 50'

Elaine Loughlin: Buoyant Fianna Fáil eyeing up the 'magic 50'

Fianna Fáil has always had a weakness in the capital, but is set to make gains this time around.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Mick Clifford: We must address threats to democracy

S Mick Clifford: We must address threats to democracy

We are lucky to enjoy democracy in Ireland. However, it faces major challenges if people feel abandoned by the State

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Three-party deadlock means it'll be a long road to forming a government

Elaine Loughlin: Three-party deadlock means it'll be a long road to forming a government

Election 2024: With less than two percentage points separating Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil in the exit poll, a coalition of four or more parties could well be the only option

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

North South Ministerial Council

Jim Power: Life for next Government is going to be trickier

The ongoing crisis in housing costs will continue to have the most visible impact on popular sentiment

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

The general election campaign is over and it's time to face the music

The first indication of the success or otherwise of each party's campaign will come at 10pm today, when an exit poll result is announced

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

Election 2024: Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

One of the more bizarre encounters of the campaign took place on Thursday, as Tánaiste Micheál Martin canvassed in Greystones alongside Stephen Donnelly

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

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Election 2024: Housing and health among key issues for older voters

Statutory homecare funding would mean financial supports, using a similar approach to the Fair Deal scheme for nursing home care

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

AI survey

Hospital care should have been the issue of Election 2024

Imagine a never-ending economy class flight with no entertainment and you have a close picture of many of our hospitals. These are not the places of care or sanctuary they should be, writes Professor Rónán Collins

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

O'Gorman claims inaction of housing minister led to reliance on hotels for asylum seekers

Green Party leader hopes party will return to Government to ensure climate targets are met

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Some advice to new TDs in Leinster House — if you’re from Cork then own it

S Michael Moynihan: Some advice to new TDs in Leinster House — if you’re from Cork then own it

The more obscure place names from Cork you mention the better

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

Labour today kicked off with accusations that Fine Gael are launching “Operation Fear”, while at the same time splurging on their own “hare-brained schemes”

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Election too close to call after leaders' debate, Micheál Martin says

Election 2024: Election too close to call after leaders' debate, Micheál Martin says

Fianna Fáil leader accused other parties of spending 'much of their time on negative attacks', saying this had escalated in recent days as 'they have seen how positively Fianna Fáil is being received'

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Richard Boyd Barrett — Pushing the message that a left government is possible

Election 2024: Richard Boyd Barrett — Pushing the message that a left government is possible

Mr Boyd Barrett said People Before Profit was the only party pushing the message a left government 'is possible' and his party would not 'prop up a Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael government'

Listen | Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Clare Daly assembles all-star team to rally support in Dublin Central's 'group of death'

Clare Daly assembles all-star team to rally support in Dublin Central's 'group of death'

In a four-seat constituency, there is agreement openly from candidates that Mary Lou McDonald and Paschal Donohoe will take two. But for those two remaining seats, there is no real consensus

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Healy-Rae brothers on course to keep their seats, according to TG4 constituency poll

Healy-Rae brothers on course to keep their seats, according to TG4 constituency poll

Michael Healy-Rae's whopping 27% of the vote puts him far ahead of any other candidate, and suggests he will be amongst the highest vote-getters in the State on Friday

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Scaffold poles surrounding the partly tiled roof with dormer windows of a new bungalow being built, against a blue sky.

Election 2024: Renting — No party has a plan to increase supply in the private rental sector

My message to the next Dáil: Housing expert Ronan Lyons says the big gap in all parties' housing plans is the private rental sector

Listen | Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Pre-election meeting hears calls for more A&Es in West Clare ‘death zone’

Pre-election meeting hears calls for more A&Es in West Clare ‘death zone’

Researcher Sinéad Madden told heated Ennis meeting the HSE could reduce UHL’s ED burden by over 38,000 each year

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

Six things we learned on the campaign trail today

Brian Leddin's song and Lorraine Clifford-Lee's water were some of the lighter moments from the general election campaigns today.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

New poll sees Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in confident mood

New poll sees Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin in confident mood

Sources from within Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin say their parties are now eyeing extra seats following a slump in support for Fine Gael in the latest Irish Times/IPSOS B&A poll.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Election 2024: Somebody needs to have farmers' backs

Election 2024: Somebody needs to have farmers' backs

Friday's general election is coming at a pivotal time for Irish agriculture

Listen | Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

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