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<p>FIRST BLOOD: Cork captain Robert Downey lifts the trophy. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

gaa

Páirc party as first-half goals see Cork cruise past Tipperary

The contest never lived up to its billing although those in the giant attendance anticipating a home coronation left satisfied.

<p>PERFORMANCE: Despite winning their first Division 1 title in 27 years Pat Ryan is not happy with his side's second half performance. Pic:Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

gaa

Pat Ryan: 'That's probably the worst half of hurling the lads have delivered since my time here'

<p> Defence forces and Gardaí searching the farm of Michael Gaine, the missing Kerry farmer. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

spotlight

Vanished without a trace: What happened to Kerry’s missing farmer Michael Gaine?

Hotel review: This Dublin hotel gives student accommodation vibes throughout

S travel

Hotel review: This Dublin hotel gives student accommodation vibes throughout

Milton Keynes shooting

court and crime

Man shot dead by police at Milton Keynes station named as Irish man

100 miraculous medals in the foundations paid dividends for happy Cork city family home

residential

100 miraculous medals in the foundations paid dividends for happy Cork city family home

La Rochelle v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

rugby

Gutted O'Gara curses 'top class' kick - 'For a second I thought Jack Crowley was with me'

Cork author Louise Hegarty on her first novel: ‘I’ve been training for this for 25 years’

culture

Cork author Louise Hegarty on her first novel: ‘I’ve been training for this for 25 years’

Avengers Assemble: Meet Cork's robot-makers who are helping make the world a safer place

news

Avengers Assemble: Meet Cork's robot-makers who are helping make the world a safer place

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Strip search claims at Leinster House protest raise real questions — and some invented ones

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Why Ireland must protect the presidency from political vanity and empty celebrity

Elaine-Loughlin

S Elaine Loughlin: Ireland is dangerously exposed to sabotage beneath the sea — and we’re not ready

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Colin Sheridan: Why extending the hand of friendship can be a tall order

News

Lack of awareness about Down Syndrome related arthritis

Lack of awareness about Down Syndrome related arthritis

Irish research has found that the illness affects one in 50 children and early diagnosis and treatment is crucial

Skibbereen UDC Chairman complains about lack of care in local graveyards.

100k online burial records will boost genealogy tourism in Cork region

Minister says old Cork prison site could be used to extend new jail

Minister says old Cork prison site could be used to extend new jail

Defence Forces' survey aims to improve people’s working experience

Defence Forces' survey aims to improve people’s working experience

sport

Derry City v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division

League of Ireland Talking Points: Keating latest to join Cork City's growing injury list

Tuam native Rory Gaffney wasn’t sure if he’d be retained by Shamrock Rovers this season but popped up with his first goal of the season to secure victory at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Bordeaux Begles v Ulster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16

McNamara's Bordeaux side have short turn-around to prepare for Munster challenge

Mayo v Sligo - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Mayo march into Connacht semi-finals with unconvincing win over Sligo

Craig Rahill takes fourth place in Junior ERC category

Craig Rahill takes fourth place in Junior ERC category

Lifestyle

Dear Dáithí: Should I let my absent father walk me down the aisle on my wedding day?

Dear Dáithí: Should I let my absent father walk me down the aisle on my wedding day?

Your father believes this role belongs to him, but in this case, it doesn’t. You’ll need to make that clear

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Children facing ‘allergy epidemic’ due to delayed introduction of certain foods

Darina Allen: Three Sri Lankan recipes to try, including a potato curry

Darina Allen: Three Sri Lankan recipes to try, including a potato curry

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Saw Doctors on their love for the stage and a quiet post-gig pint

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Saw Doctors on their love for the stage and a quiet post-gig pint

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Tony Wall recalls 1960 and Ring - 'Christy was a force of nature in every match and did extraordinary things'

S Tony Wall recalls 1960 and Ring - 'Christy was a force of nature in every match and did extraordinary things'

The old rivals will meet in the league decider, on Sunday, for the first time since 1960.

Restaurant review: I can see why one dish went viral within hours of this place opening

S Restaurant review: I can see why one dish went viral within hours of this place opening

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Liam Sheedy: Rebels still rising but Tipp people are talking hurling again too

Mick Clifford: Strip search claims at Leinster House protest raise real questions — and some invented ones

S Mick Clifford: Strip search claims at Leinster House protest raise real questions — and some invented ones

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The Gaelic Football Show: Mick O'Dwyer's football life less ordinary

S The Gaelic Football Show: Mick O'Dwyer's football life less ordinary

In a special episode to mark the death of GAA icon Mick O'Dwyer, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan are joined by Kerry manager Jack O'Connor; Kingdom greats, Mickey Ned O'Sullivan and Ogie Moran; as well as Kildare's Glenn Ryan.

Dalo's Allianz Hurling League finals preview: Catch the fencer and earn the cup

S Dalo's Allianz Hurling League finals preview: Catch the fencer and earn the cup

The Gaelic Football Show: the bumper 2025 championship preview

The Gaelic Football Show: the bumper 2025 championship preview

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Stumped by Trump — What will US tariffs mean for this country?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Stumped by Trump — What will US tariffs mean for this country?

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Watch: Funeral of Mick O'Dwyer in Pictures

Watch: Funeral of Mick O'Dwyer in Pictures

GAA Legend Mick O'Dwyer was laid to rest at St Finian’s Church, Waterville, Co Kerry.

Watch: Funeral cortege of Mick O'Dwyer passing through Waterville, Co Kerry

Watch: Funeral cortege of Mick O'Dwyer passing through Waterville, Co Kerry

Watch: Northern lights over Fort Dunree

Watch: Northern lights over Fort Dunree

farming

Taskforce to seek solutions to salvage storm timber

Taskforce to seek solutions to salvage storm timber

Thousands of trees were blown down in Storms Éowyn and Darragh earlier this year

Trump

Trump tariffs to put Irish dairy at "competitive disadvantage" in US

Ireland’s TB herd incidence hits highest rate in 15 years

Ireland’s TB herd incidence hits highest rate in 15 years

38ac Limerick farm 'as flat as a billiard table' already under offer

38ac Limerick farm 'as flat as a billiard table' already under offer

Property

Families in the throes of a growth spurt might like this €525k Kerry Pike four-bed

Families in the throes of a growth spurt might like this €525k Kerry Pike four-bed

No 57 Clonlara is good as new

€795k upmarket Maryborough home will get you in the swing for Douglas Golf Club

€795k upmarket Maryborough home will get you in the swing for Douglas Golf Club

Garden Q&A: Is it too early to start planting out summer bedding?

Garden Q&A: Is it too early to start planting out summer bedding?

€650k Cappanacush home in idyllic setting is pure Kerry gold

€650k Cappanacush home in idyllic setting is pure Kerry gold

Viewpoints

Danny O'Gorman: Government should double down on public transport solutions

Danny O'Gorman: Government should double down on public transport solutions

Taxi app manager says Dublin's new transport plan should be seen as a first step towards improving public transport systems

Mick O'Dwyer: remembering the GAA revolutionary who reshaped Gaelic football across generations

Mick O'Dwyer: remembering the GAA revolutionary who reshaped Gaelic football across generations

Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event

Chambers is right: Trump tariffs are a once-in-a-century event

Germany US Tariffs

'Liberation Day' tariffs will have profound effect on Irish economy

World

Russia Ukraine War

Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv as death toll rises elsewhere

The Kyiv victim was found close to the strike’s epicentre of the attack in the city’s Darnytskyi district, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said

APTOPIX France Le Pen Rally

Le Pen supporters rally in Paris

Mideast Wars Medics Killed

Israeli military changes initial account of Gaza aid worker killings

Israel Palestinians

Women and children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

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High street commercial / development opportunity spanning Cork’s Patrick Street to Winthrop Street

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Allianz Football League Division 1 Final Media Conference

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's legacy is honoured with name engraved on new Allianz Memorial Cup

PwC survey shows Irish CEOs are seizing opportunities to re-invent for future growth

PwC survey shows Irish CEOs are seizing opportunities to re-invent for future growth

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