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Michael Moynihan: The secret world of paid GAA managers and under-the-table incentives

In an extract from his new book Michael Moynihan explores the hidden world of paid GAA managers, where cash, perks and secrecy undermine the sport’s amateur spirit

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

<p>Joshua Nueva looks out onto the sea he's been chronicling off the coast of Sligo.</p>

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I went on a seafari in Sligo to see whales and dolphins — but they might be on borrowed time

Depressed teenage girl

columnists

Dear Dáithí: How can I break out of this post-summer malaise?

Met Éireann issues warning for four counties with 'strong and gusty' winds expected

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Met Éireann issues warning for four counties with 'strong and gusty' winds expected

Inside Lough Mahon House: Cork luxury home with gardens, sauna and wine cellar for €2.95m

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Inside Lough Mahon House: Cork luxury home with gardens, sauna and wine cellar for €2.95m

Kerry Premier JFC final: Ballymac win epic after penalty shoot-out with St Senans

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Kerry Premier JFC final: Ballymac win epic after penalty shoot-out with St Senans

Little boy swimming crawl in pool

parenting

How to help your child stick with a new hobby or skill

Drunk forced lifeguards to clear the water at packed West Cork beach

court and crime

Drunk forced lifeguards to clear the water at packed West Cork beach

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

Paul Hosford: Ireland needs long-term budgets that look beyond short-term politics

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Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

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Gareth O'Callaghan: From Charlie Kirk’s death to Simon Harris’s threats, politics is crossing a deadly line

Insight: Must Reads

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

As Neil Hannon prepares to release his 13th record as The Divine Comedy, he talks to Lauren Murphy about loss, writing music for Hollywood and the state of his ambition

Revolution Wind's Rhode Island Construction Hub

Novo Nordisk and Orsted troubles spark fears Denmark faces its own 'Nokia moment'

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

News

'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney

'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney

At Cork’s Kabin Studio, older women like Sally Crowley and Maureen Cullinane are breaking barriers and finding healing through rap

It's all coming together for Team Ireland as they head to world jigsaw championships

It's all coming together for Team Ireland as they head to world jigsaw championships

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin

Homeowner woken by drunk man driving around his back garden

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland

Man arrested in connection with assault of pensioner in Tipperary town

sport

Netflix's Canelo vs Crawford - Fight Night

Terence Crawford makes history with victory over Canelo Alvarez

This was the first defeat for Alvarez since losing by unanimous decision to Dmitrii Bivol in May 2022.

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 2

Almost 41 and mother of three, Fionnuala McCormack rallies again to finish ninth in World Championship marathon

ans display a "Show Israel the red card" banner 6/9/2025

FAI to state 'clear position' on Israel's Gaza atrocities

Brentford v Chelsea - Premier League - Gtech Community Stadium

Fabio Carvalho snatches last-gasp point for Brentford to deny Chelsea

Lifestyle

Headache Concept. Sad Mature Lady Suffering From Migraine Pain

Natural health: What can I do about my tired eyes?

Plus: natural ways of dealing with intense headaches

Arcade games, phone cards, Bloody Sunday jersey, and stone carving workshops at unique 'time capsule' museum

Arcade games, phone cards, Bloody Sunday jersey, and stone carving workshops at unique 'time capsule' museum

Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

Homemade baked raspberry bars

Michelle Darmody: How to bake raspberry shortbread bars and the mistakes to avoid

Viewpoints

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Marion McKeone: The void after Charlie Kirk’s death could unleash something even more dangerous

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has destabilised conservative politics, exposed America’s addiction to violence, and raised urgent questions about who inherits his power

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Unrest over shooting of Charlie Kirk could have ramifications for Ireland, academic warns

Defence ministers meeting

Russia and Israel have given Europe a lesson it cannot ignore

Construction of new homes at Ebbsfleet Garden City in Kent.

Ciarán Casey: Lack of vision has wasted Ireland's unplanned tax windfall

Subscriber

Cork v Roscommon - Allianz Football League Division 2

S Cork IAFC: Cathail O'Mahony stars for Mitchelstown in convincing win over Kildorrery

“It was good to get a game like that under Cathail's belt,” reflected manager Patrick Molloy.

Netflix's Canelo vs Crawford - Press Conference

S Spike O'Sullivan: Canelo and Crawford haven't left it too late, fight should go down like fine wine

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S Ciara Griffin: Set-piece battles and playmaker duels define World Cup quarter-finals

All on the line as neighbours Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty fight for survival

S All on the line as neighbours Carbery Rangers and Clonakilty fight for survival

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Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

The sudden death of a healthy, active, and social octogenarian left too many questions unanswered for his family and friends

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

S World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

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APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Watch: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

Eyewitness video captured confusion among the crowd at a Utah University event on Wednesday after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck.

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

farming

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Seeking great idea and a new thinking cap

"It was a thinking cap, and if I recall correctly, it cost me a lot of money"

Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Coveted titles at 'the new Croker'

Coveted titles at 'the new Croker'

10 good reasons to go to the ploughing

10 good reasons to go to the ploughing

Property

Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms

Counter culture: The new choices in kitchen showrooms

Everything you need to know about the newest counter choice in most kitchen showrooms – porcelain

Storybook Kinsale cottage with rare garden on market for €545,000

Storybook Kinsale cottage with rare garden on market for €545,000

Vibrant Colors And Beauty Of Springtime Flowers

Garden Events in September

Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer

Antiques: Treasures of Castle Matrix to go under the hammer

World

Nepal Protest

Nepal’s new PM urges ‘calm and co-operation’ after violent protests

Nepal’s new prime minister has taken office and “urged calm and co-operation to rebuild” the Himalayan nation after days of violent protests last week left at least 72 people dead and destroyed government buildings and politicians’ homes.

Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain

One killed and 25 injured in suspected gas blast in Madrid

Israel US Rubio

Rubio to use visit to Israel to seek answers on way forward after Qatar strike

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Explosion in Madrid from suspected gas leak injures 25

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Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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