Competitions

S Win a break away to the Cork International Film Festival

This year marks the landmark 70th year of the Cork International Film Festival and to celebrate, valued Irish Examiner subscribers have an exclusive chance to win tickets to the festival's Closing Gala and a night away, plus dinner in Cork city.

Win 70th Opening Gala Tickets & Break Away with Cork International Film Festival

Closed Competitions

Win a midweek getaway to The Sneem Hotel

We have teamed up with Sneem Hotel to give one lucky reader the chance to experience a three-night stay for four in a two bed apartment.

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Vincent Sheridan

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Claire Collins

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Laura Peare

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Helen Hayes

We have teamed up with Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny to give one lucky reader the chance to experience a two-night stay for two in a spacious contemporary guestroom, with breakfast each morning, a two-course Table D’hôte dinner in the stylish new Eden ...

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Margaret Armstrong

We’re excited to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Rhod Gilbert – The Giant Grapefruit at Cork Opera House, along with a luxurious two-night stay for two in an executive bedroom at The Metropole Hotel Cork, where you can ...

Thu, 21 Aug, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Aidan Kelleher

As a proud media partner to the Killarney Races, we are giving you the chance to win premium hospitality tickets for you and three friends to the Killarney August races, including a four-course à la carte dinner in the luxurious Panoramic Restaurant.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to William English

We have teamed up with the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport situated just five minutes from Dublin Airport to give you the chance to win an overnight stay for two people sharing.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Eoin Diggins

Kerry and Donegal meet in this year's All-Ireland Football Final this Sunday afternoon at GAA HQ. We're giving one lucky Irish Examiner subscriber the chance to win two tickets to the match, plus an overnight stay for two.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Darren Mulcahy.

We have teamed up with the breathtakingly beautiful five-star Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa to offer you the chance to win a spectacular getaway.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Eileen Murphy

The biggest day of the hurling calendar is here and it's a historic one, as Cork and Tipperary will meet in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final for the first time ever.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Alan Keohane

As a proud media partner, we have teamed up with Cork on a Fork Festival to give Irish Examiner subscribers the chance to win a break away to the festival, which takes place from August 13-17.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Noel Ryan

As a valued Irish Examiner subscriber, we're excited to offer you an exclusive chance to win a €1,000 holiday voucher. From sun holidays to ski trips, cruises to tours, you can choose whatever adventure you're in the mood for.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Catherine Lynch and Eoin O'Donovan

The All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Cork sold out within hours of tickets going on sale. As a valued Irish Examiner subscriber, we've got not one, but two pairs of tickets up for grabs, exclusively for you.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

This competition is now closed, congratulations Mary Mohon

As a proud media partner, we have teamed up with the West Cork Literary Festival and the Maritime Hotel to give one lucky reader the opportunity to win a weekend in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival and stay in the luxury of the Maritime ...

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Patricia Murray

As a proud media partner, we have teamed up with Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2025 to give one lucky reader the opportunity to win tickets for the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan concert and stay in the Kingsley Hotel. Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan runs from July 12-19.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Seamus O'Neill

Tickets are sold out, but you could still be there! As a valued Irish Examiner subscriber, you have an exclusive last-minute chance to win two tickets to this Saturday’s Munster Senior Hurling Final.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Cliona Dillon

We have teamed up with Live at the Marquee to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Coronas, plus an overnight stay for two people sharing at the Luxury Kingsley Hotel.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Carmel Costigan

We have teamed up with Sculpted by Aimee to give one lucky reader a chance to upgrade their makeup bag just in time for summer.

Thu, 29 May, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Niall Geraghty

We have teamed up with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick to give one lucky reader the chance to win a two-night family stay. Escape to Radisson Blu Hotel Limerick for a peaceful retreat where luxury meets nature.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Michael Lynch

To celebrate the upcoming Cork Midsummer Festival, which runs from from June 13-22, we're excited to offer valued Irish Examiner subscribers the chance to win an exclusive prize! The winner will receive a pair of tickets to the 24-hour theatrical ...

Fri, 23 May, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Aoife O'Brien

We have teamed up with Live at the Marquee to give you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats, plus an overnight stay with breakfast for two sharing at the luxury four-star Metropole Hotel.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Maria Geaney

As a valued Irish Examiner subscriber, we're excited to offer you an exclusive chance to win a Live At The Marquee VIP experience.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Lucy Lane

To celebrate this year’s Cork Carnival of Science on June 7/8 at Fitzgerald Park, we’re giving our readers the chance to nominate a school to win a day of science fun in 2025 with Mark Langtry — The Science Guy from RTÉ’s Let’s Find Out.