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<p>RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst reacted furiously to the axe in financial support, which caught Montrose heads by surprise, by 'completely rejecting' a claim that the pace of reform and transformation has been slow. File picture: PA</p>

politics

€20m funding cut leaves RTÉ shocked and furious

Media minister Patrick O'Donovan said there was 'very little scope' in his overall funding package

<p>Defence minister Helen McEntee contended that the number of Defence Forces personnel is likely to fall once the Lebanon mission wraps up.<br>File picture: Ireland2026eu/PA</p>

politics

Helen McEntee admits end of peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will likely lead to exodus from Defence Forces

<p>Celia Holman Lee in 2019. The 75 year-old is currently receiving medical care following a 'major health setback'. File picture: Alison Miles /OSM</p>

munster

Celia Holman Lee receiving care following 'major health setback'

Upset teen girl sitting on sofa at home feeling lonely and frustrated

columnists

Richard Hogan: What is resilience and how can we boost it in our children?

Nigerian criminals deemed too 'high risk' to deport on commercial flight removed on charter aircraft

news

Nigerian criminals deemed too 'high risk' to deport on commercial flight removed on charter aircraft

Cannabis ready to roll

court and crime

Gardaí arrest two men after €500k cannabis seizure in Cork

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

gaa

Fiery Kerry GAA meeting hears claims of 'player ownership grab’ around inter-county stars

Tom Dunne: Rubber Soul comes bouncing back into my life, and it's as good as ever

culture

Tom Dunne: Rubber Soul comes bouncing back into my life, and it's as good as ever

Family of Cork man located deceased after 34 years praise 'the woman who looked after him'

munster

Family of Cork man located deceased after 34 years praise 'the woman who looked after him'

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Cork reacts to Budget 2027: ‘Pensioners are struggling — I’d like them to live on it for a week’

Cork reacts to Budget 2027: ‘Pensioners are struggling — I’d like them to live on it for a week’

There was recognition of some efforts the government is making to provide support, And there was some anger too

No funding to host sporting events beyond Ryder Cup and Euro 2028

No funding to host sporting events beyond Ryder Cup and Euro 2028

Homeless man faring better due to his Cork Simon Community 'guardian angel', court told

Homeless man faring better due to his Cork Simon Community 'guardian angel', court told

Preparation to the post mortem examination.

Lack of recruitment in autopsy services causing increased funeral wait times, coroners warn

sport

Ray Houghton: Ireland players deserve credit for playing Israel games nobody wanted

Ray Houghton: Ireland players deserve credit for playing Israel games nobody wanted

Houghton feels UEFA, the Irish government and the FAI should have taken the decision out of their hands long before the squad felt moved to conduct two votes on the eve of the first game in Hungary on whether or not to play Israel

Cork ETB Premier 2 MHC final replay: St Finbarr's too strong for Killeagh

Cork ETB Premier 2 MHC final replay: St Finbarr's too strong for Killeagh

Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1

'Congratulations on an outstanding Mayo career': Andy Moran pays tribute to Cillian O'Connor following retirement

Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua - Press Conference - British Airways ARC at the Olympia

Cardiff council asked to approve 1am Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua ring walk

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Insight: Must Reads

English Market bakery sold after nearly 30 years: ‘We associate Cork with happy memories’

English Market bakery sold after nearly 30 years: ‘We associate Cork with happy memories’

After almost 30 years trading, Sheila Fitzpatrick has sold her Alternative Bread Company stall at the English Market to French baker Benjamin Le Bon. She talks to Joe McNamee about making Cork a home, four decades at the English Market – and brushes with royalty

'We're in the heart of communities': Behind the scenes at Cork City Library on Grand Parade

'We're in the heart of communities': Behind the scenes at Cork City Library on Grand Parade

Irish Budget 2027

Elaine Loughlin: Patchwork quilt budget doesn't cover those who need it most

Mick Clifford: Few left dancing in the aisles as tired budget format falls flat

Mick Clifford: Few left dancing in the aisles as tired budget format falls flat

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Here's to all the brave, dedicated, people who fought against institutional wrongdoing

S Fergus Finlay: Hard lessons of the past mean there's no room for radical budget

S Terry Prone: Not every woman wants children — even some who already have them

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Budget 2027 is showing who matters in Ireland — and who is being left with the crumbs

Lifestyle

‘This feels like a story for now': Andrew Garfield on The Uprising, his post-plague drama

‘This feels like a story for now': Andrew Garfield on The Uprising, his post-plague drama

It may have been set in the 14th century, but Paul Greengrass's film manages to feel very relevant for all involved

Brian McFadden leads search for Ireland’s 'next big boyband'

Brian McFadden leads search for Ireland’s 'next big boyband'

‘I’m absolutely buzzing’: Traitors star Carla joins Gogglebox Ireland

‘I’m absolutely buzzing’: Traitors star Carla joins Gogglebox Ireland

Phantom Of The Opera to be filmed live for 40th anniversary of West End musical

Phantom Of The Opera to be filmed live for 40th anniversary of West End musical

Viewpoints

Ciara Reilly: More money for education is good, but large classes impact everyone

Ciara Reilly: More money for education is good, but large classes impact everyone

A rise in primary capitation and Deis Plus is very welcome, but the omission of class sizes and the pupil-teacher ratio is an enormous missed opportunity

The spin and misinformation around the triple lock is eye-watering

The spin and misinformation around the triple lock is eye-watering

Devil is in the detail of Budget 2027's increase to the childcare subsidy

Devil is in the detail of Budget 2027's increase to the childcare subsidy

Palestine cannot wait any longer for international action on Israel

Palestine cannot wait any longer for international action on Israel

Property

Homes from €295k in Cork

Homes from €295k in Cork

A three-bed semi-d in Watergrasshill; a two-bed mid-terraced home in Glanmire; and a two-bed apartment in a gated complex in Ovens

Made in Ireland: The must-have homegrown design for our living spaces

Made in Ireland: The must-have homegrown design for our living spaces

€650k detached Kilbrittain house with sea and land views

€650k detached Kilbrittain house with sea and land views

The invasive plant large-flowered evening-primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) in flower. She is native to Brazil

Garden Q&A: Is the evening primrose flower an invasive species?

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Cillian O'Connor lifts the Sam Maguire Cup 27/7/2026

S Interview: Mayo great Cillian O’Connor retires — 'I'm sorry it took so long but we got there'

As he retires from inter-county football, Cillian O'Connor reflects on years of Mayo heartbreak, sacrifices made during his career and the family memories transformed by All-Ireland glory

St Colman’s survive late scare to overcome battling Castletroy effort in Dean Ryan Cup

S St Colman’s survive late scare to overcome battling Castletroy effort in Dean Ryan Cup

Republic of Ireland v Israel - UEFA Nations League B

S John Fallon: Covering Ireland's games with Israel was like nothing experienced before

South Africa v New Zealand All Blacks

S Donal Lenihan: New Zealand show attack power and South Africa dazzle as they lay down marker

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Mastering the half-time team talk, from Cork GAA to Real Madrid

On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Eamon Devlin.

Budget 2027: What's in it for me? | The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

Budget 2027: What's in it for me? | The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Ria Czerniak-LeBov on Gaza, Israel and speaking out as an Irish Jew

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Ria Czerniak-LeBov on Gaza, Israel and speaking out as an Irish Jew

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Laura O’Connell calls for better mental health care for new mothers

farming

Cork City students champion country values in competition final

Cork City students champion country values in competition final

Kicking off our five-part series, we take a look at the team from St Angela's College located in Cork City who are finalists of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition

Roof

New campaign to target falls from height with 21 farmer deaths in the past decade

The dangers of Tetany in sucklers when grazing this October

The dangers of Tetany in sucklers when grazing this October

Budget 2027: Fertiliser and fuel supports for farmers

Budget 2027: Fertiliser and fuel supports for farmers

World

Execution Tennessee

Christa Pike ‘angry and confused’ after surviving execution, says lawyer

Christa Pike is “angry and confused” after regaining consciousness almost six days after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, one of her lawyers has said.

Freddie Jackson, romantic US singer with 10 R&B chart-toppers, dies aged 70

Freddie Jackson, romantic US singer with 10 R&B chart-toppers, dies aged 70

Nobel Chemistry

Chemistry Nobel Prize awarded to duo for research solving ‘mirror image’ mystery

CIA Official Gold Bars

Former CIA official accused of stealing millions in gold bars pleads guilty

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New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

New build, renovation or replacement? Seven window and door decisions to make before comparing quotes in Ireland

Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

Oxford fertility expert brings 30 years of experience to Sims IVF Cork

BnM

Securing Ireland’s energy future through home-grown renewable power at the heart of BnM plans

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