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Orange warning in five counties and flights cancelled as Storm Boelo brings strong winds

Live updates as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain, strong winds, and travel disruption across Ireland

<p>Jack O'Donovan</p>

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Foul play not suspected after body of man found in Macroom

<p> Michael D Higgins, former President of Ireland, has suggested that little effort has been made to address the failings of the UN Security Council. Picture: Joleen Cronin.</p>

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Michael D Higgins warns Ireland is ‘sliding’ into military alliances over triple lock

Cork, Kerry and Limerick hospitals see biggest rise in emergency department demand

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Cork, Kerry and Limerick hospitals see biggest rise in emergency department demand

The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?

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The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?

‘We deserved better’: The families still living with the devastating fallout of one-punch violence

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‘We deserved better’: The families still living with the devastating fallout of one-punch violence

Galway housing activists to hold Airbnb walking tour over short-term lets

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Galway housing activists to hold Airbnb walking tour over short-term lets

From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass

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From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass

'Sorry about that': Cork court jails Dublin man for stealing food and soft drink worth €5

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'Sorry about that': Cork court jails Dublin man for stealing food and soft drink worth €5

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Two road deaths over bank holiday weekend as fatalities approach decade high

Two road deaths over bank holiday weekend as fatalities approach decade high

Gardaí have increased checkpoints as speeding detections rise 55% and more than 200 drivers are caught using phones or failing to wear seatbelts

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Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body at Dublin recycling facility

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Doctors warn new HSE recruitment strategy poses ‘significant risk’ to patient safety

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Graduates of diploma course in physical education unable to register with Teaching Council

munster

Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge

A fourth man arrested in connection with the fatal Birchwood fire remains in custody as the investigation continues

Autopsy expected to confirm death of man in Macroom was murder

Autopsy expected to confirm death of man in Macroom was murder

Historic Limerick boarding school to close

Historic Limerick boarding school to close

'Sense of shock' as man whose body was discovered in Cork town named locally

'Sense of shock' as man whose body was discovered in Cork town named locally

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Donald Trump casts midterm ballot early in Florida

US President Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, saying he voted for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally.

AI safety summit

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction as Ukraine service restored

Italy Protest

Hundreds of soldiers sent to Milan as protests planned across Europe

Norway Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine and Russia eye fresh peace talks despite obstacles

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Taoiseach rejects claims justice minister fuelled ‘pile-on’ over hugging grandparents ad

Taoiseach rejects claims justice minister fuelled ‘pile-on’ over hugging grandparents ad

The Taoiseach said the advertisement caused offence but was not intended to do so, as questions were raised over ministerial intervention

RTE pay revelations

'Up to Ryan Tubridy' if he wants to run for Fianna Fáil, Micheál Martin says

Cairde Fail president's dinner

Taoiseach rejects ‘megaphone rows’ with Cork University Hospital over staffing

Common conditions service launch

Scoliosis care inquiry will not 'solve complex service delivery problems', minister says

court & crime

Cork man admits to 20 charges of having guns, ammunition and explosives

Cork man admits to 20 charges of having guns, ammunition and explosives

His solicitor asked for free legal aid to be extended so that a psychological report could be prepared

Woman facing several shoplifting charges around Cork remanded in custody

Woman facing several shoplifting charges around Cork remanded in custody

New IRA 'bomber' arrested and bomb parts seized

New IRA 'bomber' arrested and bomb parts seized

Cocaine in plastic packet on black background

Cork woman 'panicky and upset' when stopped with €243,000 cocaine

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UCC hosts seminar on youth justice

UCC hosts seminar on youth justice

Wide-ranging seminar explored issues including boys' and men's sense of masculinity

‘The mark of polio’: The Cork survivors still living with an epidemic from 70 years ago

‘The mark of polio’: The Cork survivors still living with an epidemic from 70 years ago

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

As clocks go back this weekend, meet the enthusiasts fascinated with time

As clocks go back this weekend, meet the enthusiasts fascinated with time