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John F Kelleher eyeing up a county council seat Blarney/Macroom area Fine Gael hopeful John F Kelleher Donoughmore farmer John F Kelleher has announced his intention to contest the next Fine Gael convention...

Accountants in high demand as average earnings hits almost €110,000 Stock image The average remuneration package for a chartered accountant in Leinster has hit almost €110,000. The figure includes salary, car allowances and bonuses,...

Brexit row: Theresa May takes on internal critics over plans for Irish border Prime Minister Theresa May gives a speech at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast (Charles McQuillan/PA) Theresa May has lashed out...

Northern Ireland farmers accuse EU of playing political ‘football’ over cross-border trade Conservative and Labour MPs were also accused of ignoring the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland. The border in the village...

Pope deserves warm welcome from us all 'I think we should extend every courtesy to Pope Francis.' Sir - I disagree with Gordon Cunningham's scathing attack on the Pope's upcoming visit. (Letters, Sunday...

Center Parcs serves up €5.2m in contracts to Irish food companies Pictured (l-r) is Colm Bury MD Keelings Select; Daragh Feighery, General Manager Center Parcs Longford Forest; Kevin O’Leary, Account Manager Keelings...

Fianna Fail to announce in September plans to contest elections in Northern Ireland Micheal Martin Picture: Steve HumphreysTaoiseach Leo Varadkar at Derrynane House, Co Kerry last week. Photo: Frank McGrath Fianna Fáil is...

What's your beef? - We examine the growing trend for aged beef in Ireland How do you like your steak - well done, rare or 100 days old? Picture: Jeff Telford Photography By now,...

Summertime and the politicians are leaving TDs absent for months. A needless presidential election. Just as well we've no big problems, writes Gene Kerrigan Another summer, another long, long, long political holiday. It's...

New York Times under fire for 'homophobic' cartoon depicting Trump and Putin in gay relationship US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in...