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<p>The blaze, which started on Monday evening, rapidly engulfed 26,000sq ft of land near Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven. </p>

munster

'Absolute monster' Crosshaven wildfire came within 2ft of homes as Cork firefighters battled blaze

Firefighters, coastguard and local residents combined to contain a fast-moving wildfire that narrowly missed dozens of Crosshaven homes

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Jason Clancy, Barry Murphy, Colin Power, Kevin Keating, and Paul Walsh outside the Dáil before going inside to hear the Government's apology to the survivors of Bill Kenneally’s sexual abuse. Picture: Leah Farrell</p>

comment-analysis

Louise Burne: Bill Kenneally victims deserve more than words from the State

<p>CUP TIED: Ringmahon Rangers supporters before the 2024 FAI Intermediate Cup Final. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile </p>

soccer-columnists

John Fallon: A full apology from Ringmahon Rangers is overdue at this stage

My Wedding Day with Bríd Ní Chumhaill: 'Our Dublin Airport reception kept costs down'

people

My Wedding Day with Bríd Ní Chumhaill: 'Our Dublin Airport reception kept costs down'

Four Courts Dublin

court and crime

Drug dealer’s daughter fails in bid to appeal finding over €100k home renovations

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

home and gardens

I upholstered my first chair with nothing more than a hammer and a pair of scissors

APTOPIX Spain France WCup Soccer

soccer

Dominant Spain oust Deschamps and France to secure World Cup final berth

Big Tom to Luke Combs: How Ireland has fallen in love with country music again

culture

Big Tom to Luke Combs: How Ireland has fallen in love with country music again

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke jailed for attack on two men in Limerick

court and crime

Son and daughter of publican Charlie Chawke jailed for attack on two men in Limerick

News

Older adults with intellectual disabilities face exclusion, TDs and senators to hear

Older adults with intellectual disabilities face exclusion, TDs and senators to hear

Oireachtas committee on disabilities will hear today how some are likely to experience 'frailty, exclusion, and complex health needs' far earlier than the rest of the population

Government to enter mediation with women who suffered abuse at Dunderrow National School

Government to enter mediation with women who suffered abuse at Dunderrow National School

Central Bank cannot say whether it has been asked to approve prospectuses for sale of Israeli bonds

Central Bank cannot say whether it has been asked to approve prospectuses for sale of Israeli bonds

HSE Drugs Group defers decision on drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia to allow for further research

HSE Drugs Group defers decision on drug to treat Friedrich’s ataxia to allow for further research

sport

John Kiely 7/7/2026

'Embrace it or you ignore it at your peril': hard chats the basis for Limerick return, says Kiely

When Limerick reach the last two, they are usually the ones making the most noise but 2024 and '25 were campaigns that John Kiely admits “ended in a way that was very difficult to accept”.

Argentina v Switzerland: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

England v Argentina plotlines: Atlanta may see a rapid Alvarez encore

The 154th Open - Previews

Rory McIlroy 'trending in the right direction' ahead of the Open

Jamison Gibson-Park 14/7/2026

Jamison Gibson-Park set for ‘massive challenge’ inhome from home

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Insight: Must Reads

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city

The paedophile enabled by politicians, gardaí, church, school leaders and the health board to run rampant through Waterford city for decades

Public toilets with men and women signs

S Fergus Finlay: I never thought I'd be writing about toilets, but here we are

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign

Modern tiny house with wooden and black metal facade, surrounded by greenery, lit by soft evening sunlight.

Small accessory homes: What Ireland can learn from Massachusetts

Regular Columnists

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S Sarah Harte: We can't let the worst of human nature blind us to the best of it

S Fergus Finlay: I never thought I'd be writing about toilets, but here we are

S Terry Prone: Amid the weirdness of world leaders, Count Binface is starting to make sense

David O'Mahony: ‘Project Hail Mary’ reminds us that, even in our darkest hour, all is not lost

Lifestyle

Expert tips deal with toddler meltdowns — and how to prevent them

Expert tips deal with toddler meltdowns — and how to prevent them

Full-blown tantrums are part and parcel of every child’s development. Learning the reasons why, and the best ways to meet your little ones at their level can help

Funny man with beach ring and megaphone makes announcement about summer holiday sale

Can I wear shorts to the office or play music on the beach? 47 summer etiquette rules

8 beer gardens in Cork where you can watch all the World Cup semi-final action

8 beer gardens in Cork where you can watch all the World Cup semi-final action

Ian Rankin in West Cork review: Scottish author reflected on 40 years of Rebus

Ian Rankin in West Cork review: Scottish author reflected on 40 years of Rebus

Viewpoints

Italy Pope Lampedusa

Tracking Ireland's transformation from cosy Catholic country to Vatican antagonist

Mark Hederman's book, 'Forbidden Ireland', charts Ireland's changing relationship with the Catholic Church

Bessborough survivors' wishes being overshadowed by human rights debate

Bessborough survivors' wishes being overshadowed by human rights debate

Mick Clifford: New intervention in Sophie Toscan du Plantier case will not prompt French rethink

Mick Clifford: New intervention in Sophie Toscan du Plantier case will not prompt French rethink

Ireland's drug approval system needs major overhaul

Ireland's drug approval system lags behind despite booming pharma sector

Property

Biochar made from charcoal and "charged" with nutrients and beneficial microbes.

Garden Q&A: I found little green and brown pellets in my garden. What are they?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

No half measures at extended and recommended Wilton home

No half measures at extended and recommended Wilton home

Generous space and attractive garden at €445k Glanmire home

Generous space and attractive garden at €445k Glanmire home

More than meets the eye at €475k Mogeely family home

More than meets the eye at €475k Mogeely family home

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Sarah Harte: We can't let the worst of human nature blind us to the best of it

S Sarah Harte: We can't let the worst of human nature blind us to the best of it

The awful deaths of Adina Raluca Constantin, Jamey Carney, and Mackenzie Michalski threaten to overwhelm us, but there are many good people living quiet lives of decency

Ger Brennan 12/7/2026

S John Fogarty: Tech-heavy World Cup casts shadow over GAA officials

Win Tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final

S Win Tickets to the All-Ireland Hurling Final

The Gaelic Football Show: why Kerry beat Dublin, Mayo back in the final

S The Gaelic Football Show: why Kerry beat Dublin, Mayo back in the final

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Jamey Carney and the alarming rise in femicide in Ireland

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Jamey Carney and the alarming rise in femicide in Ireland

Since the murder of Ashling Murphy in 2022 prompted widespread outrage, 40 women have died violently in Ireland

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The Defence Forces Tribunal that was two decades in the making

The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview

Watch Now

Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool

Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool

Watch as the community of Cúil Aodha comes together at one of Ireland’s rare community-run outdoor swimming pools, where generations have learned to swim and local teenagers take part in vital water safety training.

Watch: Final Mass at St Augustine’s Church

Watch: Final Mass at St Augustine’s Church

Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave

Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave

farming

IHFA open day: A showcase of excellence at Cedarmore

IHFA open day: A showcase of excellence at Cedarmore

This year's event provided an opportunity to view a herd that successfully combines world-class genetics with cutting-edge technology and modern farm management

Fear for future of marts amid reports of falling sales

Fear for future of marts amid reports of falling sales

Profitability and labour efficiency focus at Teagasc dairy-beef open day

Profitability and labour efficiency focus at Teagasc dairy-beef open day

Paula Hynes: 37°C on the farm and a stellar day at Cedarmore

Paula Hynes: 37°C on the farm and a stellar day at Cedarmore

World

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US-Russian crew arrives at International Space Station for eight-month mission

A US-Russian space crew has arrived at the International Space Station after launching from the Russia-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and Russian crewmates Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off as scheduled at 7.

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E Jean Carroll collects over $5.6m in Trump sexual abuse and defamation case

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T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record

Iran War Strait of Hormuz

Attacks resume across Middle East as Trump reverses toll plan

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Don’t skip the foundation: The PSRA’s role in making property transactions transparent

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