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Early Zionist Settlers Settle The Holy Land
What is Zionism? The history behind the political movement and its meaning today
From its 19th-century origins to Israel’s creation and the occupation of Palestinian territory, Zionism carries competing visions of national identity and self-determination

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Mick Clifford: Smell of Garda scandal is spreading — but is justice minister paying attention?
Fresh allegations involving Garda whistleblowers, the death of Colm Horkan and a controversial prosecution raise serious questions about State accountability

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 03/10/2026

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Public sector pay talks: What happens next after strike action is called off?
Public sector pay talks: What happens next after strike action is called off?
After more than 300,000 workers joined nationwide pickets, an independent mediator has been appointed to help resolve the pay dispute

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

IRELAND-EU-AI-SUMMIT
AI is here, but is Ireland asking the right questions about its future?
Tech giants and Government ministers championed Ireland’s AI ambitions, but concerns over jobs, public spending and trust lingered

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Public sector strikes in Ireland: From the 1922 postal strike to this week’s walkout
Public sector strikes in Ireland: From the 1922 postal strike to this week’s walkout
From the first postal strike in 1922 to the end of social partnership, Ireland’s industrial relations have repeatedly swung between confrontation and compromise

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Louise O’Neill on heartbreak, dating 100 men and A Bigger Life
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Louise O’Neill on heartbreak, dating 100 men and A Bigger Life
The Irish novelist joins Deirdre to discuss heartbreak, dating across four countries and how taking risks helped her rebuild her life

 Listen | Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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The Mick Clifford Podcast: Brian Cowen — was Ireland’s former taoiseach a victim of bad timing?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Brian Cowen — was Ireland’s former taoiseach a victim of bad timing?
Political biographer Professor Gary Murphy joins the podcast to examine Cowen’s premiership, Ireland’s economic collapse and his lasting legacy

 Listen | Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'
S 'People can’t cope with the stress, they can’t eat, can’t sleep, they can’t function'
Waterford City councillor John Hearne says he has dealt with cases of people being beaten with hammers, mothers paralysed with fear in their homes and attempting suicides due to the stress of constant drug-related intimidation

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack
Two other children remain in critical condition as investigators examine a suspected link to drug debt-related intimidation

 Listen | Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year of 2026 winners announced
Wildlife Photographer of the Year of 2026 winners announced

The 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners have been revealed, totalling an incredible 65,403 entries. Black-and-white photos stood out this year with the adult and young Photographer of the year winners. Photo Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.

 

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

On a Strike sign in red and white poster
S Public sector strikes: Eight key union leaders bringing 17 years of industrial peace to an end
Ictu, Fórsa, Siptu, INMO, INTO, TUI, ASTI, and IFUT — Paul Hosford profiles some of the union chiefs leading Wednesday's strike

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: 'We do wish that our children will go before us'
Teacher Ciara Reilly’s daughter Doireann has special needs. Ciara and her husband Gav have spoken out about the lack of services available for Doireann. Despite what Ciara describes as their privileged situation, Doireann has access to no public therapies.

 Listen | Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

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Before We Die
S 'I was quite angry with my husband for dying... it was our worst fear — how would either of us cope on our own'
Two days before he suffered a fatal heart attack, Mick Roche started a conversation with his wife Caroline about what would happen to their daughter Helena, 31, who has Down syndrome, autism, and epilepsy, if one or both of them died

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Before We Die
S 'There is a very real possibility that she could be put out to tender after we die'
Cork man Gerard Hennessy and his wife Catherine were prompted to join the Before We Die campaign after hearing about an adult child with intellectual disabilities being placed in a nursing home, something they do not want for their daughter Kelly

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Before We Die
S 'I would love if Yvonne died before me so I could not be full of fear of what is going to happen to her'
Cork woman Mags Condon's biggest fear is that her daughter could be placed hundreds of miles from her home and community after she and her husband die

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Before We Die
S 'It's been my biggest fear: What happens to him when something happens to me?'
When Carol was diagnosed as having breast cancer in 2013, it scared Micheál for a number of reasons. As well as being upset for his wife and partner of 23 years, he found himself asking himself how he was going to cope with their disabled son, Tomás, without her

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Family of missing Cork man Patsy O’Sullivan discover the truth after 34 years
S Family of missing Cork man Patsy O’Sullivan discover the truth after 34 years
After Patrick 'Patsy' O’Sullivan’s death in England was confirmed, relatives who knew him in different stages of his life are preparing to reunite

 Listen | Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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Linda Kelly: New ASTI chief warns teachers’ voices cannot be ignored as strike looms
S Linda Kelly: New ASTI chief warns teachers’ voices cannot be ignored as strike looms
Returning to her former Cork school, the new ASTI general secretary outlines her priorities on pay, curriculum reform and teachers’ influence

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 03/10/2026

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

The cables beneath the sea carry our digital lives. What happens when something goes wrong?
S The cables beneath the sea carry our digital lives. What happens when something goes wrong?
From the first transatlantic telegraph to modern fibre-optic networks, Ireland’s connections bring economic benefits and growing security responsibilities

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

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