Irish Examiner

Sign in

<p>Julia at her home in Dublin. 'There needs to be transitional protections for people who are very close to that finish line.' Pictures: Gareth Chaney</p>

spotlight

'Ireland is my home': New citizenship rules could leave Julia waiting 22 years to become Irish

After arriving from Brazil as a child, Julia says she has built her entire adult life around becoming an Irish citizen

<p>David Courell, the CEO of the FAI, will tell politicians: 'We hope the committee understands that fulfilling these fixtures reflects our duty to safeguard the stability and sustainability of Irish football for current and future generations.' Photo: Rachel Steinberg/PA Video/PA</p>

politics

Micheál Martin says Netanyahu 'could not give a toss' whether Ireland plays Israel

<p>MAROON MAN? Galway believe they are close to an agreement to attract All-Ireland winning Kerry boss Éamonn Fitzmaurice in as manager to replace Padraic Joyce. Pic: Tom Maher, Inpho</p>

gaa

Breaking: Galway close in on capture of Éamonn Fitzmaurice as new football manager

Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

culture

Crowleys Music Centre: 'It’s really about honouring my father and my grandfather'

Cork man charged with handling stolen property requests bail so he can find a home for his dog

court and crime

Cork man charged with handling stolen property requests bail so he can find a home for his dog

Drumcree Orange Order parade

comment-analysis

‘How did I not know?’: Growing up in Ireland without learning the full story of Drumcree

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

gaa

Mayo and Kerry eye €400,000 each from London challenge match

Stacey and Connor

people

My Wedding Day with Stacey Walsh: We jumped a broom made by a local witch to 'I Put a Spell on You'

Cork man admits to more than 200 charges of fraudulently claiming invalidity pension

court and crime

Cork man admits to more than 200 charges of fraudulently claiming invalidity pension

Every
Monday

Every
Monday

Every
Monday

Subscriber

News

Young woman with smartphone near a radiator in winter

Budget 2027: Government will cut carbon tax on home heating oil to minimum level, says Micheál Martin

Households using kerosene for home heating are set for a tax reduction in next week's budget, with ministers moving to ease pressure from rising fuel costs

Bench warrant issued for arrest of Cork man charged with attempted robbery of woman

Bench warrant issued for arrest of Cork man charged with attempted robbery of woman

Drumcree Orange Order parade

Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop Drumcree parade

Councillors vote to protect old Cork Prison

Councillors vote to protect old Cork Prison

sport

Czechia v England - UEFA Nations League - League Phase - Group A3 - Fortuna Arena

England win in Prague, new Scotland boss Pocognoli endures demoralising Hampden debut

The sporting world was rocked in the hours before kick-off by the news that Manchester City had been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Inagh-Kilnamona v Eire Og - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Club supports in Clare now able to attend both SHC and LGFA deciders

Watch: Glen Rovers' Adam Lynch on Hoggie's influence, playing with the Downeys, and Midleton test

Watch: Glen Rovers' Adam Lynch on Hoggie's influence, playing with the Downeys, and Midleton test

Republic of Ireland v Kazakhstan - UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier

Ireland keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive after wild seven-goal Turner's Cross contest

Video Shorts

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

Insight: Must Reads

Art sketch 3d image full collage of happy girl sit sofa streaming phone blogging heart notification dollar bag money income

S How Irish influencers make money — and what their responsibilities are for gifts, tax and more

From gifted restaurant meals to luxury stays, influencers face growing scrutiny over disclosure, advertising rules and tax obligations

Composite photo collage of dissatisfied american carry coin stack poor bankrupt crisis economy failure usd isolated on painted b

Mind the wealth gap: 'We’ve lost the plot with hen parties, they don't account for income difference'

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

Are you financially literate? Nine money questions everyone should be able to answer

The changing culture of women's finances: 'Let’s remove the stigma around money and ambition'

The changing culture of women's finances: 'Let’s remove the stigma around money and ambition'

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: The road to a united Ireland got considerably longer this weekend

Colin Sheridan.png

Colin Sheridan: When an emergency is permanent

S Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

Gareth O'Callaghan.png

Gareth O’Callaghan: Why Ireland needs to be ‘emergency ready’ in an increasingly unstable world

Lifestyle

‘Breastfeeding my son helped our bond grow deeper’

‘Breastfeeding my son helped our bond grow deeper’

When Persis Raju’s son was born prematurely with Down syndrome and a heart condition, she found herself in a ‘freeze state’. However, she tells Emer Harrington breastfeeding gave her a sense of purpose.

Mother and son looking out of the window

Julie Jay: Chaos aside, being a parent has made me the happiest I've ever been

Dublin Theatre Festival reviews: Anu impress with tale of inner-city Cyclone

Dublin Theatre Festival reviews: Anu impress with tale of inner-city Cyclone

young pretty woman sleeping in bed with white sheets

Out like a light: How darker autumn affects our sleep

September Reset

'Self-acceptance is really important': Health and haircare among talking points at Feelgood Live

'Self-acceptance is really important': Health and haircare among talking points at Feelgood Live

Over 200 women heard from experts on a range of health and lifestyle topics at the second annual Feelgood Live event

Week 4 — A quicker pace using classic Pilates moves we already know

Week 4 — A quicker pace using classic Pilates moves we already know

Week 3 — A core and upper back focus for your Pilates workout

Week 3 — A core and upper back focus for your Pilates workout

Sew social: Meet the people championing Ireland’s quiet craft revival

Sew social: Meet the people championing Ireland’s quiet craft revival

Viewpoints

Middle East conflict

Fuel excise cuts won't fix hauliers' problems

Ciarán Casey argues the State should change the way it taxes fuel

Ireland must be ambitious for people living with dementia

Ireland must be ambitious for people living with dementia

Professorships at technological universities help level playing field in higher education

Professorships at technological universities help level playing field in higher education

A family of Caucasians at the playground. Winter weekend getaway. Young woman with a baby boy 5 years old.

Finland's childcare is state-run, cheap, and plentiful — why can't Ireland do it?

Property

€385k home near West Cork's Drombeg Stone Circle

€385k home near West Cork's Drombeg Stone Circle

This four-bed house is also handy for Glandore or swims at nearby beaches

€890k Model Farm Road house on 0.27 acres

€890k Model Farm Road house on 0.27 acres

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale

Stylish in suburbia with €696k house with a self-contained apartment

Stylish in suburbia with €696k house with a self-contained apartment

Subscriber

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp

All-Ireland winner, John Hayes and Eoghan Cormican, Irish Examiner GAA writer join Seánie to analyse the game tape after a hectic weekend.

Drumcree Orange Order parade

S Fergus Finlay: The road to a united Ireland got considerably longer this weekend

Carlow v Laois - Joe McDonagh Cup Final

S John Fogarty: Will hurling grasp its chance to increase footprint?

Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

S Terry Prone: Ranulph Fiennes' entrapment in nursing home is a tragedy

LISTEN NOW

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

Paedophile hunters: Do vigilante groups help convict child sex offenders?

Alex Cunningham speaks to paedophile hunters, experts and gardaí about their methods and the questions surrounding their work

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What is a social supermarket?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What is a social supermarket?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The nine financial questions everyone should be able to answer

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The nine financial questions everyone should be able to answer

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The story of Vincent Browne’s Magill and Ireland in the 1980s

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The story of Vincent Browne’s Magill and Ireland in the 1980s

farming

From sheep to shop: Cavan farm finds new value in wool

From sheep to shop: Cavan farm finds new value in wool

A couple have built a business around a material that is classed as category 3 waste, turning it into something 'useful, creative, and of value'

aerial view of wicklow mountain in ireland, aerial view of ireland nature, popular tourist destination in ireland, aerial view o

EPA warns of nitrogen levels increasing for a second year in a row

Freshly processed milk

Brian Reidy: What do Milk Urea’s actually tell us

Herd Of Black & Red Aberdeen Angus Cattle.

Market demand for beef has significantly improved

World

Labour Party conference 2026

Andy Burnham pressed to rejoin EU after promising to set out ‘options’ on bloc

Prime minister says UK has 'lost some control' over the economy and immigration as a result of leaving the EU

American Idol Contestant-Wife Killed

Former American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting wife

AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual

Advanced AI could pose 'catastrophic or existential risks to humanity', Anthropic warns

Migrant Channel crossing incident

Danny Tommo in custody ahead of trial next year accused of slashing Channel boat

Sponsored Content

SETU connects Ireland’s southeast to a changing Europe

SETU connects Ireland’s southeast to a changing Europe

As Ireland chairs the EU Council, the southeast is demonstrating what strength with unity means in practice

Tesco

How Tesco’s Community Fund is helping to keep a vital search and rescue team afloat

EirGrid graduate building a career at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition

EirGrid graduate building a career at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition

Rachel Allen Miele

It’s functionality over flamboyance in celebrity chef Rachel Allen’s kitchen

photos of the week