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Health service set for 'exceptionally busy' summer with stretched services

Warning of ‘exceptionally busy’ hospitals and ambulance strikes

<p>Climate Change Advisory Council said 2025 saw the failure of multiple targets of the country’s climate action plan, including onshore wind, solar, dispatch-down and renewable electricity share of demand.</p>

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Renewable energy wasted last year highest since records began, new report shows

<p>Simon Callow in Four Weddings And A Funeral. The two- or three-day conspicuous multiple outfit wedding took a bath during the recession, to re-emerge post-covid with a vengeance.</p>

columnists

Sarah Harte: It's strange to attend a wedding as an almost-divorcée

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'We’d been living together for about 30 years'

people

My Wedding Day with Sheila O'Flanagan: 'We’d been living together for about 30 years'

Bertie Ahern on video: Ireland has 'too many immigrants'; 'I worry about Africans'

politics

Bertie Ahern on video: Ireland has 'too many immigrants'; 'I worry about Africans'

New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

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New owner confirmed for popular Douglas pub The South County

PGA Championship Golf

golf

'We almost knew before LIV players did': McIlroy was aware of Saudi exit plans in March

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

culture

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s

Laughing gas ban

court and crime

Men high on laughing gas assaulted woman walking home alone from work

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Social Democrats think-in

Social democrats' proposed amendments to abortion laws are 'problematic'

TDs are set to debate proposed reform of Ireland’s abortion laws on Wednesday

Garda stock

Grieving garda successfully applies for judicial review of bullying complaints

More than 6,000 military personnel owed money from pay agreement

More than 6,000 military personnel owed money from pay agreement

Sexual abuse survivors call for 'Super Protection Orders' to keep abusers from contacting them

Sexual abuse survivors call for 'Super Protection Orders' to keep abusers from contacting them

sport

Road bowling: McDonagh opens Munster account with victory over Buckley

Road bowling: McDonagh opens Munster account with victory over Buckley

Munster senior champion, Hannah Sexton, set down a marker for her rivals with a power-packed display against Hannah Cronin at Caheragh.

Clayton McMillan 12/5/2026

Clayton McMillan: 'I'm not thinking about running away but I can't do the job on my own'

Jack Crowley 12/5/2026

'I wouldn't give a shit about who we play': McMillan unmoved by potential play-off opponents

Ireland Women Rugby Media Conference

'I can't wait': Parsons relishing opportunity to shine on Irish rugby's biggest stage

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Insight: Must Reads

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry evolution is clear as same old Cork failings rush to surface

The Kerry defence deserve massive credit for Sunday's win. In the second half they limited Cork to 1-2. While Cork did themselves no favours, the Kerry backs stood out with a disciplined and cohesive performance.

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

S Anthony Daly: Déise still search for missing inches but Cork are enjoying themselves

ROSE OSBORNE

Cancer patient speaks out as her son's killer seeks to have his life sentence reconsidered

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I can't afford to go to a wedding — how can I decline an invitation without causing drama?

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Young people must be taught to think critically or we are doomed

S Terry Prone: Labour’s losses are down to the fact that they didn’t listen to voters

David O'Mahony: Met Gala may not be your thing but it shows art hasn't gone out of fashion

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Colin Sheridan: Demanding accountability from a government or a society is not racism

Lifestyle

Restaurant Chestnut

'Our story is rooted in West Cork': Popular Michelin star restaurant announces final dinner season

After eight years of putting Ballydehob on the international dining map, Rob Krawczyk and Elaine Fleming at Restaurant Chestnut have decided to shake things up

Busy bisness mother woking at home while little daughter being occupied by digital tablet

Joanna Fortune: My young children are struggling with the demanding online course I've taken on

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What is PCOS and why is it now PMOS? Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know

Bonnie Ryan reveals she is 'one centimetre dilated' as baby due soon

Bonnie Ryan reveals she is 'one centimetre dilated' as baby due soon

Viewpoints

Local elections 2026

Enda Brady: It was the lack of hope which killed Starmer’s premiership

If Labour don't get it right this time, Nigel Farage will be measuring curtains for No 10 Downing Street before they know it

Common Seals in Ireland

What will it take for Ireland to prioritise marine protection?

The Ireland team dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026

Paul Hosford: Petitions committee a good place to see what's on Irish people's minds

'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin

'Only God knows': Don brings a wealth of understanding to his nursing job in Dublin

Subscriber

Connacht v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: Lancaster has made Galway, at once, hostile and attractive

Given the quality and consistency of performance they are delivering at present, Connacht are on a clear upward trajectory even if they fail to make the top eight next weekend.

The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

S The Gaelic Football Show: Connacht classic, Kerry get it done against Cork

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork's hypeless progress, too many cards, watch out for the hackers

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

S Seánie McGrath: Ben O'Connor's traits have come to the fore during Cork's winning run

LISTEN NOW

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

Who is TikToker Rendy Vlad and why is he covertly recording Cork shop workers?

The podcast explores growing privacy concerns linked to wearable recording technology and social media content creation

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: When will tomorrow come for the National Children’s Hospital?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA TV rights, Champions League coverage and punditry

Watch Now

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU

The Irish Examiner spoke to Aine Corrigan at the "Lá Spraoi" athletic sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track, where approximately 115 children from national schools across Cork got a chance to represent their ...

State visit to the US - Day Two

Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees

farming

Brian Reidy: French milk production comes in many shapes and sizes

Brian Reidy: French milk production comes in many shapes and sizes

Independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy reports on a recent trip to France — the systems were diverse, but each had a goal of optimum profitability

Lakeland Dairies increase their milk price

Lakeland Dairies increase their milk price

Tractor spraying crops

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Sheep pen

Spring lambs making over €10/kg as demand continues

Property

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Plans for new '15-minute neighbourhood' comprising 300 homes in Ballincollig lodged with council

Major residential scheme comprising 128 houses and 172 apartments will be targeted at younger families and first-time buyers

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Green light for new padel tennis facility in Cork

Starter Homes in Gurranabraher, Blackpool, Crosshaven, Cobh from €195,000

Starter Homes in Gurranabraher, Blackpool, Crosshaven, Cobh from €195,000

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Home Q&A: How to get a big return for a small spend when renovating

World

Trump China

Trump downplays differences with China over Iran as he heads to Beijing

Mr Trump has been unsuccessfully pressing Mr Xi to use China’s considerable leverage to prod Iran to agree to US terms to end the more than two-month-old war.

Sexual Misconduct Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein defence urges acquittal as rape retrial nears a close

Sir Keir Starmer visit

Labour rift over Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as four ministers quit

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Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over breach of hantavirus protocol

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How to get involved in Bike Week 2026

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Lameness management in Irish sheep flocks: Stepping away from toxic footbath chemicals

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