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What are Catherine Connolly’s responsibilities as president?
The office of President is seen as a largely ceremonial role which involves hosting heads of state at the official residence, Arás an Uachtaráin in ...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Ireland in 50 Albums, No 36: A Sonic Holiday, by Engine Alley
The Kilkenny band shone brightly on their debut album, and even had slots supporting their label's owners, U2, on the Zoo TV tour 
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November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley died from injuries sustained in fall, medics say
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the US rock band Kiss, died from blunt force injuries to the head sustained after a ...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Fraudsters using Facebook marketplace to scam consumers  
Advancements in AI and automation are expected to rapidly further boost online fraud
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November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Minister’s new oral health plan may be last chance to fix our dental crisis
Dental care is a right, not a privilege, but it's one that vulnerable patients currently have very little access to, writes Fintan Hourihan, CEO of the Irish Dental Association
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November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Sarah Jessica Parker hails ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to be Booker Prize judge
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has called her role on the judging panel for a prestigious literary prize a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, during a ...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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My Wedding Day with Ally Garvey: It was my dream to marry abroad but Dublin made sense
My mom gave me away, which is extra special
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November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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‘Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam’: Connolly a unifying president, but still a catalyst for change
Catherine Connolly pledged to lead with dignity, inclusivity and courage, vowing to foster unity and give every voice value
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November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 08/11/2025
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November 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Gardaí seize car in Cork City after finding unaccompanied learner driver using phone
The car also had multiple safety defects
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Motorists asked Limerick garda superintendent to terminate penalty points, trial told
The five accused, including a retired superintendent, have pleaded not guilty to a total of 39 offences of attempting to pervert the course of justice
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Men accused of causing damage with cherry picker in Cork City plan to appeal bail refusal
Judge Mary Dorgan remanded the two men in custody until November 25
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Doctor who failed to diagnose testicular torsion in Cork teen found guilty of professional misconduct
A Medical Council fitness-to-practise inquiry heard locum doctor's failure to provide appropriate care resulted in boy losing a testicle and 24-day-old baby with meningitis could have died over her failure to refer him to hospital
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November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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As it happened: Catherine Connolly inaugurated as 10th President of Ireland
She succeeds Michael D Higgins, who expanded the presidency’s political role – a feature Ms Connolly has said she will continue.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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President Catherine Connolly vows to champion peace, equality and sustainability
Catherine Connolly takes office as Ireland’s 10th president, pledging to champion inclusivity, unity, peace and environmental responsibility
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Pharmacist who was shown graphic images of genitalia by male colleague awarded almost €90,000
After making a formal complaint of sexual harassment to her line manager, an interview regarding her complaint did not take place for eight months
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November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Cork next in line for high-visibility policing as Garda Commissioner expands Dublin model
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says Cork will be next to adopt the Dublin-style high-visibility policing model after proven success
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November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Sally Kirkland, US actress who earned Oscar nomination in Anna, dies aged 84
American actress Sally Kirkland, best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting and her Oscar-nominated title ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Mary Martin on boarding school life in Blackrock — and sneaking out to the cinema
Mary, wife of Taoiseach Mícheál Martin boarded at Ursuline College in Cork 50 years ago and this week as they celebrate 200 years in the Cork suburb she headed back to check out her home away from home
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November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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John Fogarty: Gaza, Allianz, and the GAA — when sport can no longer look the other way
As Allianz faces scrutiny for alleged Gaza war investments, the GAA must decide if ethics or economics guide its partnership
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November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Midleton flood alert system records highest levels since launch amid rising river concerns
Midleton’s AI-driven early warning system recorded its highest water levels since May, prompting renewed calls for council support
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November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Status Yellow warnings as heavy rain and flooding hit southern counties
Heavy rain, spot flooding and misty mornings will continue across southern counties this week, with brief clearer spells expected Sunday
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November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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‘Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam’: Connolly a unifying president, but still a catalyst for change
Catherine Connolly pledged to lead with dignity, inclusivity and courage, vowing to foster unity and give every voice value
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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President Connolly promises presidency of 'all voices' in call for unity and inclusivity
Catherine Connolly takes office as Ireland’s 10th president, pledging to champion inclusivity, unity, peace and environmental responsibility
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November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Man 'diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia' admits manslaughter of his grandmother in Cork
Cork Circuit Criminal Court was told the accused had been 'particularly attached to his granny'
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November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM