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Met Éireann forecasts no sign of sunny weather over next ten days – but storm fears recede
Rain showers to continue as normal patterns return
Two Youghal Ironman competitors drowned in event organisers felt was safe, inquest hears
Verdict of accidental death due to drowning returned in case of Ivan Chittenden, while inquest of Brendan Wall adjourned
CIÉ pensioners to march on Taoiseach’s office in protest over pension increase
Rise agreed nearly 10 months ago has yet to be paid
Met Éireann forecasts rain and unsettled weather for week ahead
Met Éireann forecasts clouds and outbreaks of rain, with it due to become cooler later in the week
Shortage of new homes ‘affecting take-up of First Home Scheme incentive’
Initiative aims to assist purchase of 8,000 new-builds within five years
A day in the life of the mobile library serving the people of the Beara Peninsula in Cork
Librarian Zillah Ní Loideoin and driver Seán Crowley have been working together for 16 years, bringing books to schoolchildren, nursing homes, book clubs and individual homes around Co Cork
Irish-UK biopic of jazz pianist Bill Evans wins prestigious award at Berlin Film Festival
Director Grant Lee takes Silver Bear for movie featuring Newry actor Valene Kane, with screenplay by Mark O’Halloran
Iftas 2026: Jessie Buckley, Ciarán Hinds and Cork drama Christy take prizes
Hamnet star pays tribute ‘to Kerry for reminding me of my wildness’ as she collects best actress award
Michael Flatley’s dispute with former solicitor to be heard by High Court in March
Counsel for Maxwell Mooney and Company says firm keen ‘to keep the temperature calm’ but action would be vigorously contested
Man remanded in custody after pleading guilty to his grandmother’s manslaughter in Co Cork
Brian Nnadi Ogbo (38), who has mental health issues, dragged Stella Ejiatu Nnadi down stairs after going into a rage and attacking his mother
Car salesman accused of privately buying customer’s trade-in awarded €10k for unfair dismissal
Employer entitled to feel worker was guilty of misconduct, WRC found, but disciplinary process lacked impartiality
Man who kicked ‘good-natured’ pensioner to death after chance meeting admits manslaughter
Aaron Wolfe attacked Florrie O’Sullivan hours after they got talking in pub, court hears
Weather warnings coming to an end but Met Éireann forecasts more rain
Temperatures set to increase in the coming days as wet conditions look set to persist
56 days review: One of the worst things I’ve ever watched, and I loved it
Go into this expecting a conventionally well-put-together mystery, and you’ll be underwhelmed. Buckle up for a hysterically soapy thrill ride
Man falsely represented teaching qualifications when applying for over 20 jobs
Teaching Council fitness-to-teach committee found registrant’s conduct ‘disgraceful’ and said it could bring profession ‘into disrepute’
Salesman sacked from €200,000-a-year job after trying to block ‘corrupt’ deal loses case
Workplace Relations Commission dismisses Ali Izzy’s complaints against software company SolarWinds
No option but to order man to Central Mental Hospital again despite lack of space, judge says
Psychiatric condition of Patrick Sibanyoni deteriorating in prison – but all beds in Portrane occupied
IRFU investigating Edwin Edogbo racist abuse
Munster second row targeted online following Six Nations victory over Italy at Aviva Stadium
Man (24) suffers injuries after jumping from window to escape suspected arson attack in Cork
Gardaí say they are keeping an open mind in relation to the incident
Sustainable athleisure designed in Cork: quilted coats, silk scarves and statement hats
Angela O’Donnell’s ethically-sourced collection for Yawuw takes her work to a new level
Brilliantly vulnerable Cypress, Mine! see their return as all about the here and now
Nostalgia is unavoidable for re-formed ‘80s indie group, but a wish to move forward is the driving force behind new songs
Government backs Cork Event Centre despite 10 years of inaction, Taoiseach says
Derelict site branded ‘biggest white elephant’ in Cork City by Social Democrats
‘Some of the rooms are 23 degrees with no heating on’: the joys of living in an energy efficient house
Just 70 passive houses and buildings have been certified in Ireland to date - something this Cork pioneer wants to change
Man remanded for sentence after court hears he threatened to chop up and kill young woman
The man, who has been diagnosed with severe autism, pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court
Equestrian coach jailed for nine years for grooming and raping girl (14)
Gardaí alerted after child’s mother found two inappropriate texts from William Connolly on daughter’s phone
Event guide: Dublin film festival, Deftones and the other best things to do in Ireland in the week ahead
February 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Micheál Martin’s musings on European getaway are interrupted by bus stops and prisons
Taoiseach had one foot on plane to informal EU summit as TDs railed on grassroots issues
Childcare firms seek to raise €250,000 to fund legal challenge to pay-setting process
But stakeholders’ group, including Siptu, expresses ‘serious concerns’ at proposed court action
Met Éireann forecasts sharp drop in temperatures with lows of minus 3
Intense cold snap will start on Thursday and lead to widespread frost and ice
Below-freezing temperatures and patches of rain and fog forecast for later this week
Met Éireann predicts frost and ice to set in at weekend with some wintry showers are possible in northern areas
Five well-known restaurants lose Michelin Bib status
Some establishments also removed from Michelin Guide, including Lottie’s in Dublin and Cush in Cork
Michelin’s Irish reservations: ‘It shows how far we have travelled as a food destination’
The fine dining world arrived into the capital to hand down its latest judgments to the delight of some home talent
Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe sent forward for trial on garda harassment charge
Blighe, who has pleaded not guilty, ‘skirting quite close to online commentary’ regarding case, court told
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