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Waterford family deaths: Gardaí still investigating 'other avenues' even after two charged

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly told the Policing and Community Safety Authority: 'This is not the end of this. This is ongoing'

<p>Patrick Stewart's social media accounts announced that he had died 'following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.' File picture: Dominic Lipinski/Getty</p>

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Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

<p>The authors said factors such as educational marginalisation, social exclusion and isolation among boys and young men must be addressed through measures including improving employment prospects and access to skills training. Picture: iStock</p>

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Manosphere is a public health problem harming boys and men, report warns

'My brother Martin was my inspiration during my Catalina Channel sub-16-hour swim'

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'My brother Martin was my inspiration during my Catalina Channel sub-16-hour swim'

Tadhg Furlong takes to the field 24/10/2026

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Tadhg Furlong unanimously cleared of wrongdoing over Coombes serious foul play complaint

House of the Week: Resident architect transformed nicely-priced €445k Ballinlough home

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House of the Week: Resident architect transformed nicely-priced €445k Ballinlough home

'It's all about mindset' — Roarty reveals how AFL move developed as he settles in Down Under

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'It's all about mindset' — Roarty reveals how AFL move developed as he settles in Down Under

John Hannah: When I turned 60, I decided to simply accept the cool and interesting things

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John Hannah: When I turned 60, I decided to simply accept the cool and interesting things

Man who threatened Cobh man for payment of his son's drug debt given suspended sentence

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Man who threatened Cobh man for payment of his son's drug debt given suspended sentence

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Cork man admits producing kitchen knife during robbery at Dunnes Stores in Cork

Cork man admits producing kitchen knife during robbery at Dunnes Stores in Cork

The man's case was sent forward for sentencing at Cork Circuit Criminal Court

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Are threats from the far right overstated in Irish public life?

Charleville family describe impact of losing 'beautiful, caring, vibrant mother' in careless driving case

Charleville family describe impact of losing 'beautiful, caring, vibrant mother' in careless driving case

'That's not an empty threat': Man pleads guilty to harassing woman on Instagram

'That's not an empty threat': Man pleads guilty to harassing woman on Instagram

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Everton v Newcastle United - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Hill Dickinson Stadium

Grealish dropped but impressive Everton cruise past Newcastle into Carabao Cup quarter-final

The Toffees overcame the absence of Jack Grealish, left out due to a breach of club discipline after an unauthorised absence from training, thanks to goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry.

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Uefa close to selecting candidate to run against Infantino in Fifa election

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Jack Grealish unavailable for Everton cup tie due to breach of club discipline

Munster v Leicester Tigers - Pre-Season Fixture

Munster's veteran ex-England tighthead Kieran Brookes named in Ireland XV squad

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Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

Davy Fitzgerald: The man who always said yes is finally making room for himself

The Ireland’s Fittest Family coach reflects on family, ambition and changing his approach to management as he considers life beyond hurling

Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

Bernard Casey: 'The stories are in a fictional world somewhere between South Kerry and the sky'

Hotel review: Great renovations to family-run landmark at odds with disappointing rooms

S Hotel review: Great renovations to family-run landmark at odds with disappointing rooms

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

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Wine with Leslie: Here are the hallmarks of a great wine - with three recommendations

These three wines have plenty of tension and lots of texture

Five for your radar: Disco Pigs returns to Cork, Halloween on the big screen, and more

Five for your radar: Disco Pigs returns to Cork, Halloween on the big screen, and more

Donal Hickey: Discovery of rare fan mussel is welcome news

Donal Hickey: Discovery of rare fan mussel is welcome news

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Michelle Darmody: My family-friendly recipe to bake mini spiced pumpkin buns

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We all know the answer teacher!

Despite appetite for change, the status quo remains in schools

The State asked hundreds of thousands of parents what they wanted for their children’s education, then abdicated its responsibility for any real reform

'They had their heads shaved and they were branded like they were cattle’

'They had their heads shaved and they were branded like they were cattle’

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Development aid to countries in Africa is an investment in global stability

Student accommodation investment

Paul Hosford: Simon Harris-Patrick O'Donovan call leaves many questions unanswered

Property

Cork’s Opera Lane sold for up to €30m as European investor targets further Irish growth

Cork’s Opera Lane sold for up to €30m as European investor targets further Irish growth

The 12-unit pedestrianised retail development has changed hands in a deal understood to be worth up to €30m

Buyer is a shoe-in on Main St in Midleton

Buyer is a shoe-in on Main St in Midleton

Cork's Coffeequip to go .... with a guide price of €395,000

Cork's Coffeequip to go .... with a guide price of €395,000

Hosanna in the highest bid: St Vincent's Church sale agreed at €400k

Hosanna in the highest bid: St Vincent's Church sale agreed at €400k

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Business movers: New chief executive appointed at NSPCA

S Business movers: New chief executive appointed at NSPCA

New appointees with WrxFlo, Galway Chamber, UHY Farrelly Dawe White, National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Deloitte Ireland and Lisney

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: analysing Nemo Rangers' superb win over St Finbarr's in Cork

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: analysing Nemo Rangers' superb win over St Finbarr's in Cork

Dalo's Hurling Show: TJ Reid’s future, experimental rules, potential fairytale in Galway

S Dalo's Hurling Show: TJ Reid’s future, experimental rules, potential fairytale in Galway

Charlie O’Shea leaps over Gavin Coombes and James Ryan 24/10/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Patience a virtue as Munster see green shoots at last

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by OffTheBall’s Tommy Rooney to discuss the 2026 PwC All-Stars.

The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

S The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Addiction, rock bottom and the comeback with Brenda Dennehy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Addiction, rock bottom and the comeback with Brenda Dennehy

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: How the Glen got it done against the Barrs, Ballincollig bounce back

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: previewing Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's

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New policy aims to expand share of agricultural land under organics to 10%

The new ‘Our Rural Future’ policy aims to expand the organic sector to cover 10% of agricultural land by 2030 to diversify production and income while also benefiting biodiversity.

Jersey crosses join Teagasc’s ‘Next Gen’ herd for the first time

Jersey crosses join Teagasc’s ‘Next Gen’ herd for the first time

Hedge Trimming

ICMSA urge farmers to identify ESB contractors after 'instances of stock being injured'

Beef cattle feeding in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland

Processors should 'stop trying the tricks' and work with farmers on prices — ICMSA

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Manosphere 'must be treated as public health problem similar to smoking'

Manosphere has contributed to harms including violence against women and girls, and mental health issues, as well as 'delegitimising' the idea of boys and men seeking help, says study

Israel Elections

Deadlock confirmed with final results in Israel’s election

Ivan Toney court case

England striker Ivan Toney's trial over alleged nightclub assault scheduled during Euro 2028

Israel Daily Life

Israelis await final election results amid claim of foreign interference

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Egypt: Notes from the Nile

Recently returned from Egypt, Oroko’s head of product and marketing, Emilie Lynam, shares her notes from Cairo, Luxor and five nights sailing the Nile by dahabiya

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How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect desire, relationships and sex

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Managing stress in cattle

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