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<p> Twins Éabha and Aoife Hanrahan from white Cross enjoying the recent bout of hot weather at Fountainstown beach. Picture: Noel Sweeney</p>

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Met Éireann predicts heatwave conditions as temperatures set to exceed 25C in Cork

The forecaster has said temperatures will climb to the mid to high 20s at Moorepark today.

<p>Gardaí suspect that 43-year-old, Jamey Carney, died violently in her own home on Muckross Road, Killarney. Picture: Facebook</p>

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Gardaí confirm suspect, 28, has fled the country as Killarney murder probe continues

<p>Tuam historian Catherine Corless said she was heartbroken at the decision to uphold planning at Bessborough, and she felt only a compulsory purchase order by the State could put things right. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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'Have they no heart or soul?': State urged to CPO Bessborough lands to stop apartments being built

Bakhurst says Late Late Show host Kiely's salary is no more than €250k

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Bakhurst says Late Late Show host Kiely's salary is no more than €250k

Malaga crash funeral

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Malaga crash victim ‘lit up every room she entered’, funeral mass told

Battle of the Boyne bonfires

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Police say mosque replica on top of loyalist bonfire is hate crime

Gardaí appeal for information on missing child from Cork

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Gardaí appeal for information on missing child from Cork

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Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Senior associate fired by PwC for working remotely from abroad loses unfair dismissal case

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Senior associate fired by PwC for working remotely from abroad loses unfair dismissal case

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Gardaí to use findings from 'groundbreaking' Limerick pilot scheme in future policy

The joint pilot involved garda members, a clinical mental health nurse specialist, a social worker, and a social care worker

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Garda assaulted during high-visibility patrol in Limerick city

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New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he is not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the US should “finish the job”. But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action.

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RTÉ director general: Sean Rocks' widow incorrect about his employment status

RTÉ director general: Sean Rocks' widow incorrect about his employment status

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Aughinish Alumina refinery

Minister to get report on Aughinish Alumina's Russian exports 'within 10 days' after 'clarifications'

Oireachtas justice committee calls for statewide report on domestic violence by gardaí

Oireachtas justice committee calls for statewide report on domestic violence by gardaí

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Minister denies Aughinish Alumina controversy dominating EU presidency

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Cork man who left for UK after 2003 car chase to be sentenced in October

Judge Martina Baxter adjourned the case for finalisation in order for a governor's report and urine analysis to be carried out

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Consultants group calls for 'faster, fairer' system to resolve medical negligence claims

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Man who fears for his life if deported faces charges relating to alleged attempt to escape custody

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