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Thursday 19 March 2026 Dublin: 10°C
Verdict
Man found guilty of murdering Daena Walsh in Midleton, Cork in 2024
Adam Corcoran (31) of Midleton, Cork, has been found guilty of the murder of Daena Walsh.
Meath
Contractors move onto site of home built 20 years ago without permission as demolition expected
COYBIG
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Energy prices
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The Morning Lead
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