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<p>Christy Ring (right) shows his disapproval of umpire Mick Mackey (centre) allowing a Tipperary goal in the 1957 Munster hurling semi-final between Cork and Tipperary. Picture: Justin Nelson</p>

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What did Mick Mackey say to Christy Ring? New solution to 70-year-old Munster hurling mystery

A 1957 Munster hurling semi-final was the setting for one of the iconic pictures not just of hurling, but of Irish sport

<p>Kerry's Healy-Rae political dynasty. Picture: Irish Examiner Graphics </p>

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Meet the Healy-Raes: Who's who in Kerry's political dynasty?

<p>BEING HONEST? Limerick manager John Kiely. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho</p>

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Patrick Horgan: Is Kiely calling it straight or trying to butter up referees?

I used a fitness tracker to make myself ‘younger’ — here are the small habit changes that worked

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I used a fitness tracker to make myself ‘younger’ — here are the small habit changes that worked

Man accused of murdering Cork postman said he could not wait 'to see five-iron imprinted in his face', court told

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Man accused of murdering Cork postman said he could not wait 'to see five-iron imprinted in his face', court told

€975,000 Marmullane House is a top home steeped in Cork harbour heritage

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€975,000 Marmullane House is a top home steeped in Cork harbour heritage

How to Age Well: GAA and TILDA Partnership

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Cork GAA dual icon Denis Coughlan dies aged 80

Restaurant review: My Goodness Café's vegan food is both tasty and affordable

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Restaurant review: My Goodness Café's vegan food is both tasty and affordable

Jason Flynn lifts the Liam McCarthy cup 3/9/2017

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For Galway's Jason Flynn, comfort comes in the quiet moments with a lost brother

News

Rotunda board seeks meeting with minister over maternity care row

Rotunda board seeks meeting with minister over maternity care row

Hospital wants to meet Jennifer Carroll MacNeill after

State exams 2026: Reassurance offered after Leaving Cert maths 'struck bum note'

State exams 2026: Reassurance offered after Leaving Cert maths 'struck bum note'

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Previews - Thursday June 4

The joyless World Cup: From sportswashing to foreboding

State fails in bid to increase one-year suspended sentence handed down to Cork driver who hit girl, 11

State fails in bid to increase one-year suspended sentence handed down to Cork driver who hit girl, 11

sport

Eanna Lynch, Morgan Corkery, Tom Whooley, Conor Garvey and Alex O'Herlihy celebrate winning 18/5/2026

Ricken makes two Cork changes for All-Ireland quarter-final meeting with Meath

The young Rebels conquered Marc Ó Sé's Kingdom charges after extra time last month to claim their first Munster minor title since 2022, while Meath lost the Leinster decider to Kildare.

Colm Greaves on the Epsom Derby: Box clever with Braddock

Colm Greaves on the Epsom Derby: Box clever with Braddock

French Open Tennis

Cobolli into French Open final meeting with Zverev after Arnaldi virus blow

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

Cork v Limerick: Three key battles that will decide the Munster final

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Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

Clare v Galway - Fulfil GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Eoghan Gunning has captained Clare to minor and U20 titles. Can he complete the triple?

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Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town

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Lifestyle

The Stranger - Netflix Original Press Screening

Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Anthony Head dies at 72

Actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his daughters said in a statement.

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Children's book reviews: Secret sisterhoods, high-seas adventure, and great scary fun

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Top 8: Which of these potato salads are the cream of the crop?

Film reviews: Tuner is a smart, slow-burn thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go

Film reviews: Tuner is a smart, slow-burn thriller that sucks you in and doesn't let go

Viewpoints

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Being a senior executive, a political figure, a successful lawyer, or medic does not provide immunity from the fear of speaking about childhood sexual abuse, writes Marie Keenan of the Restore Together initiative

Dorcha Lee: Even with Trump's flaky ceasefire, Lebanon needs UN troops again

Dorcha Lee: Even with Trump's flaky ceasefire, Lebanon needs UN troops again

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New migration law will shut out the home carers Ireland needs

Administrator looking at medical record

Patients forced to wait months or even years for medical records, despite legal right to access

Property

€695k Glounthaune four-bed makes the most of the sun

€695k Glounthaune four-bed makes the most of the sun

Elevated, south-facing and with a light and bright aesthetic, The Limes is zesty fresh

Wish List: Dinosaurs, designers and fab family festivals get the summer started

Wish List: Dinosaurs, designers and fab family festivals get the summer started

Small downtown Toronto urban back yard garden in summer.

Home Q&A: How to create a good relationship with your neighbours

€1.25m Loughcarrig House was favourite fishing base for late broadcaster Derek Davis

€1.25m Loughcarrig House was favourite fishing base for late broadcaster Derek Davis

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Dublin v Galway - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue's Dublin departure gives Leinster final reunion added edge

Dublin will hope - to reword the famous phrase - that hell hath no fury like a team scorned

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Derek McGrath: Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise

Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

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S Jennifer Horgan: Teachers aren't responsible for childcare and workplace challenges

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What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

Irish Examiner columnist Colin Sheridan examines two issues set to dominate political debate in the months ahead

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The mystery of Bill Fitzgibbon

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The mystery of Bill Fitzgibbon

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Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Highlights from the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Photos from this event can be found on the Irish Examiner photo sales website here.

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

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GIY calls for help to expand 'Grow at school' to help push back against ultra-processed foods

Grow It Yourself wants the Government to pledge €3m to expand the education programme to help improve food literacy for health and wellbeing

Herd Of Young Inquistive Jersey Cows

June: A checkpoint in the season

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Fall in beef supply makes price drop impossible to explain, ICSA

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal to have a meeting.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages

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