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<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Bill Kenneally’s victims, with solicitor Darragh Mackin, outside Leinster House in Dublin in June. Picture: Bairbre Holmes/PA</p>

court and crime

'It is like the universe has sent us full closure': Bill Kenneally victims react to death

Child abuser died in Midlands Prison less than 48 hours after news of a promised State apology emerged

<p>Carmel O’Connor with her children James and Katherine Kirby outside the Four Courts after they settled an action over the death of PJ O’Connor, 71. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

court and crime

Tipperary farmer died after brain bleed was missed in scan read remotely and out of hours

<p>The late Noreen Daly's death notice on RIP.ie said she 'adored' her siblings 'beyond measure'. Picture: Rip.ie</p>

munster

Waterford death: Noreen Daly to be laid to rest in Cork on Sunday

Zach Bryan The Quittin Time Tour - Nashville, TN

culture

Zach Bryan explainer: Who's the country star playing two gigs in Cork this weekend?

'It's a big loss': Cork locals 'very disappointed' at closure of popular food trucks on Paul Street

munster

'It's a big loss': Cork locals 'very disappointed' at closure of popular food trucks on Paul Street

Renovation masterclass at €525k House of the Week in Frankfield

residential

Renovation masterclass at €525k House of the Week in Frankfield

Jack O'Connor ahead of the game 23/5/2026

gaa

One change for Kerry as O'Shea and Ryan return to matchday panel

'I was nine when I knelt for a funeral cortege — 35 years later I learned it was for Seán Ó Riada'

people

'I was nine when I knelt for a funeral cortege — 35 years later I learned it was for Seán Ó Riada'

Teenage accused tells murder trial another defendant hit Cork postman once with golf club

court and crime

Teenage accused tells murder trial another defendant hit Cork postman once with golf club

News

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Government keeping ‘open mind’ over fate of Aughinish Alumina

Results of investigation into whether Limerick plant is contributing to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine awaited, Taoiseach says

In this photo illustration, the Europol (European Union

Ireland part of international police operation targeting terrorist network

Cost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bn

Cost of developing Cork City’s docklands almost doubles in five years to over €1bn

Case against Cork man accused of dealing 'pink cocaine' adjourned

Case against Cork man accused of dealing 'pink cocaine' adjourned

sport

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Darragh Fitzgibbon returns as Ben O'Connor shows hand for Cork's Offaly clash

The Charleville man is one of four changes.

GAA Referees Respect Day

Coldrick the man in the middle between Kerry and Armagh again 20 years on

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy makes solid start to sit one off lead at US Open

Czechia v South Africa: Group A - FIFA World Cup 2026

Mokoena rescues point for South Africa against Czechia and relieves pressure on Broos

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Insight: Must Reads

'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman

'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman

In his family home in Dundalk, father Ibrahim Balogun, mother Teslimot Balogun, and stepmother Loveth Patrick are joined by teacher Muirne Lawler as they recall the life of the late 21-year-old who had just finished his college exams

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: I channelled David Hockney to try and live in the now after my car and laptop died

S Andy Burnham is now Britain — and Europe's — last defence from Nigel Farage

S Terry Prone: RTÉ controversy is the most interesting thing about Tubridy

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Pushing fear, inviting anger — How social media outrage outpaced the facts of the Belfast attack

Lifestyle

Zach Bryan to Megan Moroney: We profile 12 stars of the country music explosion

The country music genre has had a new lease of life in recent years, in both the US and Ireland. Cara O'Doherty selects the cream of the crop of the latest generation of top talents

Child's hand holding chess figure while playing chess. Little clever child playing chess at home. Education concept.

Julie Jay: A weekend of trains, planes, automobiles — and late-night chess lessons

Bumper weekend of gigs and events in Cork to bring massive crowds to the city

Bumper weekend of gigs and events in Cork to bring massive crowds to the city

Crab

Walk on the wild side: Crabs move sideways to confuse predators

Viewpoints

Happy family on train station

Paul Hosford: Eviction ban back on agenda as homelessness crisis becomes impossible to ignore

The fact a new report by Dáil housing committee mentions an eviction ban is an indication the crisis has grown to a point where it is completely undeniable to anyone

National Economic Dialogue

Louise Burne: Micheál Martin ruffling feathers in Fianna Fáil again

19/10/2011. Presidential Campaigns

People's forum will allow real discussion on neutrality

Two Business People Using Mobile Phone in The Train

EU Court of Justice ruling may have just radically changed social media regulation

Property

Peter Dowdall: The structures that add balance to any garden

Peter Dowdall: The structures that add balance to any garden

Without a destination, the gaze slides over a space regardless of how well the plants are growing. A focal point fixes that

Three vacant homes pit Church against State in Blackrock dereliction row

Three vacant homes pit Church against State in Blackrock dereliction row

Penneys puts entire block of Cork City properties up for sale for €5.2m

Penneys puts entire block of Cork City properties up for sale for €5.2m

Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant

Son of a Bun operator to convert Cork's former Reidy's Vault Bar into restaurant

Subscriber

Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Clare peeking out of the long grass, Cork to end the Offaly story?

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers preview the weekend's All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals.

Business movers: UK retail exec moves to Blanchardstown Centre

S Business movers: UK retail exec moves to Blanchardstown Centre

Hotel review: Low-key Tipperary hotel offers one of Ireland's best value spa getaways

S Hotel review: Low-key Tipperary hotel offers one of Ireland's best value spa getaways

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

S Maurice Brosnan on football: Cork needed a method to make it a famous day

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Messi, Haaland and Mbappé ignite the World Cup

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Messi, Haaland and Mbappé ignite the World Cup

On this week's episode, sportswriter Joe Callaghan joins the show fresh from MetLife Stadium, where he witnessed France's victory over Senegal.

The Gaelic Football Show: The year of great upheaval, why Cork beat Donegal

S The Gaelic Football Show: The year of great upheaval, why Cork beat Donegal

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: School holidays and the motherhood penalty

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: School holidays and the motherhood penalty

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Explaining the EU Migration Pact

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North Belfast stabbing

Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack

Protesters in Belfast set a bus on fire on Tuesday (June 9) after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.

North Belfast stabbing

Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

farming

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition

Three water bodies in Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary are classified as being in 'bad' condition

Farm buildings

Ask a Solicitor: Unauthorised development and the risks of relying on the seven-year rule

Weekly supermarket shopping

Food sector uncertainty around the world accelerates in 2026

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025

World

Iran US Trump

US is ‘honouring’ Iran deal as oil flows through Strait of Hormuz – Vance

The US Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

Poland Russia Killing

Man arrested over murder of Putin critic in Poland

Metropolitan Police - stock

Boy, 16, charged with murder following fatal stabbing of teenager in London

Oman Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran deal takeaways: reopening the strait of Hormuz, waived oil sanctions and Lebanon

Sponsored Content

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Dairy farmers get ready to navigate new anti-parasitic regulations

Worming strategies remain the same, but farmers may need to allow additional time for a veterinary prescription

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund sponsored

Coca-Cola Thank You Fund to surpass €2m invested in local communities

Business persons discussing a new contract

Ireland’s regtech moment: Ticking all the boxes for growth

Young businessman concentrating while holding credit card and using laptop for online shopping or banking

Staying one step ahead of the financial fraudsters

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