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<p>Independent candidate Catherine Connolly arriving at Dublin Castle. The former barrister from Galway, who secured 63% of first preferences, was embraced by the leaders of the left-wing opposition parties that united to back her as a presidential candidate as she arrived at Dublin Castle for the result to be confirmed.</p>

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LIVE: Catherine Connolly officially elected as Ireland’s 10th president

The electorate had the choice between left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, former Cabinet minister Heather Humphreys and ex-Dublin football manager Jim Gavin, who withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.

Buttevant end 99-year drought for county glory following comfortable win over St Nick's

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Buttevant end 99-year drought for county glory following comfortable win over St Nick's

Four two-pointers in the first half proved crucial for the Avondhu side as they won the Premier JFC title

Evan O’Connor the hero as Ballygarvan claim third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title

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Evan O’Connor the hero as Ballygarvan claim third successive Carrigdhoun JAFC title

Ray O'Halloran hit 1-4 from play while O'Connor grabbed a late two-pointer to deny Carrigaline

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Cork Hurling: Ben O'Connor makes changes to panel for 2026

Cork Hurling: Ben O'Connor makes changes to panel for 2026

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Nemo defeat Mayfield in five-goal thriller to secure Seandún Junior A title

Nemo defeat Mayfield in five-goal thriller to secure Seandún Junior A title

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‘Milestone’ as 302 new Cork docklands apartments topped out

‘Milestone’ as 302 new Cork docklands apartments topped out

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File Pics An Post has said it will need to cut staff numbers by almost 2000 by 2015.

Judge seeks references before finalising case against postman who punched man in the head

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<p>Defendant was convicted of careless driving and disqualified from driving for six months, and also fined €500.</p>

Cork motorcyclist who wrote off car after crash at junction convicted of careless driving

Cork heard defendant was unable to stop in time to avoid collision with car parked at junction and drove into the back of it

Drink-driving accident blocked busy West Cork road, court hears

Drink-driving accident blocked busy West Cork road, court hears

3,900 students graduate from MTU

3,900 students graduate from MTU

Cork Jazz Festival hitting the high notes in Cork for 47 years

Cork Jazz Festival hitting the high notes in Cork for 47 years

Scéalta Chorcaí: Lottie a chanfaidh ar son na hÉireann i Junior Eurovision i mbliana

Scéalta Chorcaí: Lottie a chanfaidh ar son na hÉireann i Junior Eurovision i mbliana

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<p> Tomas Morgans, Aghinagh, gets to the ball ahead of Mark Lucey and Daniel Holland, Donoughmore, in the Ross Oil Muskerry JAFC final at Macroom. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

Aghinagh and Donoughmore will meet again after Mid Cork Junior A Football final thriller

Replay will take place next Saturday in Macroom after a dramatic last quarter

Ballincollig basketballers battle from 17 points down to sweep past UCD Marian in last quarter

Ballincollig basketballers battle from 17 points down to sweep past UCD Marian in last quarter

Disappointment for Dohenys as Cromane prevail in free-taking shootout

Disappointment for Dohenys as Cromane prevail in free-taking shootout

“It hit me when we reached Dublin” – Derek Coughlan on the magic of the FAI Cup

“It hit me when we reached Dublin” – Derek Coughlan on the magic of the FAI Cup

‘We wanted to bring football to every corner’ – Coerver and CWSSL launch five-year plan for the girls’ game

‘We wanted to bring football to every corner’ – Coerver and CWSSL launch five-year plan for the girls’ game

Cork Lives

<p>Harrison Gardner (left) and Cian Murtagh in Build Your Own Home</p>

How Cork rallied round to help Cian secure a home

Cian features in the next episode of Build Your Own Home on RTÉ1.

No tricks...just treats with Di’s delicious menu for Halloween

No tricks...just treats with Di’s delicious menu for Halloween

In the garden: The last hurrah before winter sets in

In the garden: The last hurrah before winter sets in

TV: Cork’s Gina stars in tribute to Denver

TV: Cork’s Gina stars in tribute to Denver

Wedding bells for couple who matched on dating app during Cork conference

Wedding bells for couple who matched on dating app during Cork conference

Cork Views

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Brendan Gleeson with his acting sons Domhnall and Brian. Brendan said he is tired of seeing fathers portrayed negatively on screen</p>

John Dolan: Less of the ‘deadbeat’, it’s time us dads stood up for each other

It’s still all too common to find TV comedies, films, and ad campaigns involving a family that casts the dad as the stooge, says JOHN DOLAN.

Woman taking photo of fern in forest

Be aware of stress - and how you can relieve it

John Arnold: Marvel Manchán... man of the land, man of the Irish people

John Arnold: Marvel Manchán... man of the land, man of the Irish people

Senior man with grandaughter gardening in the backyard garden.

Cork Views: Let's recognise Cork’s greenest communities

Aerial view of the Hill of Tara, an archaeological complex, containing a number of ancient monuments used as the seat of the Hig

Áilín Quinlan: This Halloween, let’s not get carried away with boo baskets

Nostalgia

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">A ballet group at the Joan Denise Moriarty Studio in Emmet Place, Cork, in May, 1957. Reader Jean McClement used to get a bus alone to the classes from her home in Blackrock at the age of five. </p>

Throwback Thursday: At 15, mum sent me on a solo trip to Europe

A schoolgirl travelling alone from Cork to London, to Dover, to Belgium, and on to Germany for a summer job? Yes, it really did happen, says JO KERRIGAN in this week’s Throwback Thursday.

Ferryman Mossie’s 30-years a-rowing in Cork city

Ferryman Mossie’s 30-years a-rowing in Cork city

Throwback Thursday: Recalling the shops we knew in Cork city

Throwback Thursday: Recalling the shops we knew in Cork city

A telegram of doom, and one sailor’s lucky escape: When 8 Cork people died at sea

A telegram of doom, and one sailor’s lucky escape: When 8 Cork people died at sea

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

Throwback Thursday: My solo boat journey to England, aged 18

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<p>Pumpkins at the farm of Sandra and Joe Burns of Killeagh. It is one of a number of spots in Cork where you can pick your own pumpkins this season. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Chani Anderson</span>
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Pumpkin season: Where to pick them in Cork and what to do with them

KATE RYAN had a bumper pumpkin harvest this year. Here she shares her ideas on what you can do with your pumpkins. Plus, Kate has details on some great pumpkin-picking spots in Cork this year.

9 simple ways to switch up your seasonal refresh

WoW Home: 9 tips for a seasonal refresh

Something old...something new at Cork wedding venue

Something old...something new at Cork wedding venue

‘I remember the excitement of being asked to play the jazz festival for the first time’

‘I remember the excitement of being asked to play the jazz festival for the first time’

Cork study to look at diagnostic delays in women’s health

Cork study to look at diagnostic delays in women’s health

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<p>The Adrian Younge Orchestra play the Everyman as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.</p>

Emmy Award-winning composer Adrian Younge brings orchestra to The Everyman

The LA musician, composer, producer and bandleader on evolving and inspiring in music, writes Don O'Mahony, ahead of his performance at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Khakikid: I got to fully experience Cork city, at the jazzfestival, and it was like, this is great

Khakikid: I got to fully experience Cork city, at the jazzfestival, and it was like, this is great

Vieux Farka Touré plays Cyprus Avenue for Cork Jazz Fest

Vieux Farka Touré plays Cyprus Avenue for Cork Jazz Fest

Nubya Garcia all set for Cork Jazz Festival debut

Nubya Garcia all set for Cork Jazz Festival debut

TOSIN

Toshín swing into Cork for Jazz Fest

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