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Jessie Buckley wins Actor Award for lead role in Hamnet Accepting the gong, she said: β€œI have been categorically changed by so many people in this room and beyond.
02.03.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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War widens to include Tehran-backed militias as Israeli and US planes pound Iran Iran and Iranian-backed militias have fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the American embassy compound in Kuwait, while ...
02.03.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pfizer launches recruitment drive for apprentices in Cork, Dublin, and Kildare The programme is open to people of all ages and is suitable for both school leavers or any individual seeking a change of career or education programme
02.03.2026 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cork hotels facing β€˜strong demand’ from Ryder Cup in Adare Manor Adare Manor event in 2027 will attract around 280,000 visitors
02.03.2026 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cabinet to consider congestion charges and low emission zones New transport paper outlines a range of options to tackle Ireland's traffic problem, as Dublin found to be third most congested city in the world
02.03.2026 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel launches strikes on BeirutΒ after Hezbollah fires missiles across border β€œThey want to talk, and I have agreed to talk...They should have done it sooner," Donald Trump has said.
02.03.2026 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Γ‰amonn Fitzmaurice: Cork clouds on Portugal trip after damaging Derry defeatΒ Β  Everything's to play for in the final week of the league after some consequential encounters this past weekend
02.03.2026 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anthony Daly: Plenty for Ben to love in Cork's edge, Galway project is real It was no wonder Ben O’Connor was beaming in his post-match interview on TG4.
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Trump agrees to hold talks with Tehran’s new leadership β€œThey want to talk, and I have agreed to talk...They should have done it sooner," Donald Trump has said.
02.03.2026 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up to 20,000 Irish citizens in Middle East as Defence Forces monitor worsening crisis Concerns are focused on the possibility of military action by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia against Israel, which is sure to result in devastating Israeli response, potentially putting Unifil troops at risk
02.03.2026 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maritime strategy marks a turning point in Irish security policyΒ  The real test is now whether the Government is prepared to fund and implement the strategy
02.03.2026 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish J1 student recalls JFK Jr plane tragedy at Kennedy Compound in 1999 A Mayo student’s chance summer job placed her inside the Kennedy Compound during one of America’s darkest weeks
02.03.2026 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Israel launches strikes on Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles across border Israel launched strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut after the militant group Hezbollah fired missiles across the border early on Monday.The strikes ...
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Sex File: What can I do about my partner's worrying fantasy? It is undoubtedly your excellent sex life and your happy relationship that have given her the confidence to share her curiosity about watching you having sex with another woman
02.03.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish Examiner view: Iran strikes could spark unintended consequences Already, Iran has retaliated with missile strikes in Kuwait, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while also targeting the cities of Haifa and Beit Shemesh in Israel, among others
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Letters to the Editor: Renewables plans need local input One reader writes in to say that communities who have lived in East Cork for generations are watching the industrialisation of their surroundings with little meaningful consultation
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Alan Kearney: Ireland's navy needs backing, not bureaucracyΒ  The new maritime security strategy shows ambition but more commitment is needed before this framework can be seen as much more than political posturing
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The real risk of online harm is not Roblox β€” it's our fear of children's agency Children are humans capable of navigating the world, as long as we give them the right supports
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What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran The US and Israeli attack on Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggered retaliatory strikes on multiple countries in the region and ...
01.03.2026 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Starmer says UK will allow US to use bases to attack missile sites in Iran The statement comes as US and Israeli combat operations against Iran entered their second day on Sunday
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Limerick lose veteran Darragh O'Donovan 'for the foreseeable future' The 31-year old came off second best in a physical tussle 22 minutes into the game.
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US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership Iran has continued to fire missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states in a counteroffensive that the US military said resulted in the deaths of three service members
01.03.2026 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership The US and Israel pounded targets across Iran on Sunday, dropping massive bombs on the country’s ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships as ...
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Dancing with the Stars recap: Traitor Paudie achieves season best as he heads into semi-final The remaining six couples took to the floor this weekend alongside the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for the quarter final
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Almost one in five TDs self-declared as landlords for 2025 11 TDs from Fianna FΓ‘il, nine from Fine Gael, five from Sinn FΓ©in, two Social Democrats, one from AontΓΊ, and eight Independents said that they had received rental income in 2025
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Government's plan to cap judicial review fees 'an attack on lawyers' The chair of the Bar Council, SeΓ‘n Guerin SC, said there is no real evidence that these reviews are a significant cause of delay to infrastructure, calling the plans 'troubling'
01.03.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish citizens in Middle East urged against land journeys while evacuation talks continue Airports in the UAE are closed, and air traffic is heavily restricted across much of the region, although airports in Oman and Saudi Arabia remain open
01.03.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Life in Books: I have a list of five-star reads that I always go back to Author Carmel Harrington often picks up a Maeve Binchy or a Stephen King β€” depending on whether she needs comfort or escapism
01.03.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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€200m spent on Dublin Metrolink despite no substantial building works starting The beleaguered project, which would see an underground service running from Charlemont to Swords via Dublin Airport, has been beset by delays, complaints, and judicial reviews
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Almost €375k paid out for damage caused by potholed roads in Cork since 2021 The cost of tyres is increasing with larger cars on the road, and it is understood that damage to wheel rims and suspensions formed some of the claims
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