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Man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney to be sentenced later
The court heard the front passenger appeared to roll down the window and call the broadcaster over. Mr Courtney went over thinking he knew the occupants of the car and later described to gardaí that he believed they were ridiculing him
11.03.2026 16:00
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Irish Examiner view: Reliance on fossil fuels leaves us vulnerable
enewable energy is becoming an increasingly important source of our energy
11.03.2026 15:42
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Irish jockey Queally says he was abused by De Boinville before Cheltenham race start
Nico de Boinville appeared to take issue with Declan Queally taking up a position near the rail at the start of the Turner's Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham
11.03.2026 15:29
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IEA agrees to release emergency oil reserves in effort to calm surging prices
The International Energy Agency agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on ...
11.03.2026 15:26
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Barcelona fan ‘gutted’ at missing Newcastle game after going to wrong St James’ Park
It was only when he presented his ticket to staff that the mix-up became apparent but rather than turn him away, Exeter provided him with a ticket for their League One match against Lincoln.
11.03.2026 15:20
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European Parliament to tackle housing production 'bottlenecks'
MEPs called for the European Commission to propose a 'housing simplification package'
11.03.2026 15:02
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Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson’s links to Epstein
UK government has released an initial batch of papers relating to Mandelson’s appointment after MPs ordered the publication of the files
11.03.2026 14:59
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Kneecap's Mo Chara won't face terror trial in UK as appeal thrown out
Rapper was accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in November 2024
11.03.2026 14:31
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Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as global energy crisis fears grow
Iran attacked commercial ships across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, escalating a campaign of squeezing the ...
11.03.2026 14:23
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Roadshow no-show: Just 70 people attend GAA integration event at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The size of the crowd at Cork stop and the number of questions left unanswered casts further doubt over the willingness of all stakeholders to deliver integration by the 2027 timeline
11.03.2026 14:08
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Irish surgeon's app can detect changes in the eye that could indicate brain tumours and prevent blindness
AI-powered apps developed by an Irish surgeon analyse retinal scans to detect early signs of disease and verify age
11.03.2026 14:08
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Cork-based Stryker hit with cyber attack linked to Iranian-backed group
The Irish Examiner understands that Wednesday's attack on Stryker is known as a “wiper” attack, in which the data on the targeted IT system is “wiped out” and cannot be retrieved.
11.03.2026 13:55
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Cork motorist gets three-year ban after driving away from gardaí while drunk
A breath test recorded an alcohol level of 95mg per 100ml where the legal limit is 22mg
11.03.2026 13:14
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Germany and Austria to release reserve oil in attempt to temper price spikes
Japan also said it will release some of its reserves
11.03.2026 13:02
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Department claims it doesn't need to act on safety recommendations from Rescue 116 disaster
The Department of Transport claims an external consultant said it 'has comparable expertise' despite an Air Accident Investigation Unit report saying it had no aviation expertise
11.03.2026 11:49
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Ballycotton's Salty Dog coming to Cork, with plans for Dublin and Galway restaurants
Construction is set to begin on the new restaurant on MacCurtain Street in Cork
11.03.2026 11:44
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Man who urinated in cell of Cork Garda station has paid enough compensation, says judge
The court heard that the total cost of cleaning the cell and the blanket was €284
11.03.2026 11:26
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US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil
Intelligence sources claim Iran has begun mine laying as US energy secretary backtracks on claim US escorted a ship through strategic chokepoint
11.03.2026 11:08
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Four injured as two drones fall in vicinity of Dubai airport
Iran crisis shows no sign of easing
11.03.2026 11:08
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Wegovy users have five times greater risk of sudden sight loss than Ozempic users - study
'Eye strokes' cause sudden and usually permanent vision loss due to reduced blood flow to the optic nerve
11.03.2026 11:08
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Cheltenham Day 2: Good morning from Ruby, tips, cards, and all you need to know
Our man is already on the course and the buzz is building
11.03.2026 11:04
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Donal Lenihan: Something for everyone as six nations jostle for final word
Given the way this crazy championship has evolved, whatever you consider the most unlikely scenario, put your house on that materialising.
11.03.2026 10:59
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Unmuzzled American pit bull in Cork picked up cockapoo and shook it before biting woman
The dog's owner was fined €700
11.03.2026 10:50
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US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil
Intelligence sources claim Iran has begun mine laying as US energy secretary backtracks on claim US escorted a ship through strategic chokepoint
11.03.2026 10:41
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Ladies Day returns to Cheltenham festival promising ‘glamour and glory’
Jockey Club says aim is to get more women watching racing and revival is not a response to ‘woke’ jibes
11.03.2026 09:29
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North Korean leader watches cruise missile tests alongside daughter
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have observed tests of strategic cruise missiles fired from a warship, state media reported, ...
11.03.2026 09:20
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Deadly bus fire could have been started deliberately, Swiss police say
Police are investigating whether a bus fire in a town west of the Swiss capital that killed at least six people was started deliberately.An ...
11.03.2026 08:22
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Air strikes reported across the Middle East, Iran clamps down on dissent
After a major surge in crude oil prices on Monday, global energy prices have tumbled and stock markets rebounded
11.03.2026 08:08
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Shares steady, oil turbulence deepens over Middle East war fears
Shares steadied on Wednesday following a retreat in oil prices, but contradictory signals from the US-Israeli war on Iran kept investors anxious ...
11.03.2026 07:51
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Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as global energy crisis fears grow
Israel and Iran have exchanged fire as Tehran kept up pressure on the region’s oil industry, as global energy concerns mount and the war in the ...
11.03.2026 07:51
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