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Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

The Enoch Burke case highlights legal uncertainty, policy paralysis and how culture-war politics risk eclipsing students’ real needs

<p>Winter sunrise over the French ski resort of Alpe d'Huez</p>

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50 fantastic holidays for your travel bucket list, from family getaways to luxury escapes

<p>Remembering Paddy “Both Barrels” Clancy, a legendary editor who trained generations of Irish journalists. File picture</p>

spotlight

Paddy ‘Both Barrels’ Clancy: the newspaperman who trained a generation

Republic of Ireland v France - 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship Qualifier

soccer

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Ireland World Cup qualifier against Netherlands

Sarah Butler: Two easy and tasty one-pot dinner recipes to batch cook for busy days

food columnists

Sarah Butler: Two easy and tasty one-pot dinner recipes to batch cook for busy days

Kia EV4 review: why this electric hatchback sets a new benchmark for range, quality and value

motoring

Kia EV4 review: why this electric hatchback sets a new benchmark for range, quality and value

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

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Maurice Brosnan: Eight observations and predictions for the 2026 hurling season

Bluetongue outbreak

news

Bluetongue virus detected in Co Wexford herd, minister says

My Life with The 502s: A Cork birthday party paid for our Irish music tour

people

My Life with The 502s: A Cork birthday party paid for our Irish music tour

News

Cannabis ready to roll

Disqualified Cork driver caught with cannabis in car while on suspended sentence

The judge said she would require evidence that the defendant was drug-free and asked for a probation report to be prepared as well as a reference letter from his employer

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

Bushy Park duckling photo wins Irish Examiner reader photographer competition

Bushy Park duckling photo wins Irish Examiner reader photographer competition

Cork man’s vintage military vehicles land starring role in Hollywood war biopic

Cork man’s vintage military vehicles land starring role in Hollywood war biopic

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sport

Festival Trials Day - Cheltenham Racecourse - Saturday 24th January

Spillane’s Tower bounces back for Cotswold triumph

Jimmy Mangan's stable star won by three-quarters of a length from L'Homme Presse. "I suppose you do have to start dreaming of the Gold Cup," said Mangan

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Tralee's Green machine cruises past Rochestown into final

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Tralee's Green machine cruises past Rochestown into final

West Ham United v Sunderland - Premier League - London Stadium

West Ham’s survival bid gathers more pace with win over Sunderland

Emirates Dubai Desert Classic Golf

Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

Insight: Must Reads

Spencer Matthews: Habit stacking allows me to take on more extreme challenges

Spencer Matthews: Habit stacking allows me to take on more extreme challenges

Aoife Barry meets Spencer Matthews as his recovers from Project Se7en that saw him complete seven Ironmans on seven continents to fundraise for charity

The insider's list: 20 of the best Irish hotels for your 2026 getaway

The insider's list: 20 of the best Irish hotels for your 2026 getaway

Omoide-Yokocho in Shinjuku district of Tokyo

We spent 15 days in Japan with our teens — here's why it's the ultimate family holiday

Young female doctor examining a small girl in her office.

Nine cancer symptoms you should never ignore and how telling a doctor early could save your life

Regular Columnists

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: The Ryan Tubridy scandal was never really about Ryan Tubridy

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Why the Enoch Burke saga is bigger than one teacher or one school

Paul Hosford: Ireland must rethink its dependence on the US under Donald Trump

Clodagh Finn: The forgotten Cork woman imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps

Lifestyle

Richard Hogan: New partners, old habits, simmering tensions... families are complicated

Richard Hogan: New partners, old habits, simmering tensions... families are complicated

Things get problematic when we think we have ownership of our adult children. Parents can forget that they did it themselves when they met their partner and had children and moved off into their new world together

Sink faucet dripping with the water drop in focus

Life Hack: How to fix a dripping tap in your home — and why mending it could save you money

Four Late Late Show talking points, including Ruth Codd on having both legs amputated

Four Late Late Show talking points, including Ruth Codd on having both legs amputated

Desire Lines: Dreamy dresses, a new store in Cork, unlimited cinema trips, and more

Desire Lines: Dreamy dresses, a new store in Cork, unlimited cinema trips, and more

Viewpoints

Switzerland Davos

Shona Murray: Trump did the EU a favour by calling off Greenland threat

The EU was let off the hook this week. But, despite Gavin Newsom's warning to unite or be ‘devoured’ by Trump, there was no consensus on a way to face down the threat

Finland joining NATA Europe Membership Pursue, War, Conflict, Russia, Nuclear Weapons

From guarantee to risk: how Trump has changed Europe’s relationship with Nato

Sanctuary cities, ICE and federal power: what the Minneapolis shootings reveal about the US

Sanctuary cities, ICE and federal power: what the Minneapolis shootings reveal about the US

Murder deprived 'full of the joys' Bruna chance to enjoy her dream move to Ireland

Murder deprived 'full of the joys' Bruna chance to enjoy her dream move to Ireland

Subscriber

Matheson adds to sector-specific expertise with nine partners

S Matheson adds to sector-specific expertise with nine partners

New appointments bring law firm Matheson's total number of partners and tax principals to 128

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

S Jim McGuinness pride may set Donegal up for a fall this year

Law firm McCann FitzGerald reappoints its managing partner

S Law firm McCann FitzGerald reappoints its managing partner

Cork v Kerry - McGrath Cup Final

S Kieran Shannon: Cork fans daring to believe in the great escape from Division 2

LISTEN NOW

The GAA Show Extra: Mark O'Connor on Dingle's famous All-Ireland plus tactical preview

S The GAA Show Extra: Mark O'Connor on Dingle's famous All-Ireland plus tactical preview

Maurice Brosnan breaks down some game tape for a tactical deep dive and chats to the Geelong star after his memorable week.

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The Sean Binder case and Europe’s migrant crisis

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The Sean Binder case and Europe’s migrant crisis

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Ozempic changed weight loss — and what comes next

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Ozempic changed weight loss — and what comes next

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Greenland threats, Nobel rage and unchecked power

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Greenland threats, Nobel rage and unchecked power

Watch Now

Watch: The Three Dolmen Walk, one of the routes featured in the upcoming Aherlow Winter Walking Festival

Watch: The Three Dolmen Walk, one of the routes featured in the upcoming Aherlow Winter Walking Festival

Local guide and lifelong Aherlow resident Mike Moroney leads us along part of the Three Dolmen Walk, one of the routes featured in the upcoming Aherlow Winter Walking Festival, taking place over the February bank holiday weekend.

Watch: Time-lapse of aurora borealis in Buncrana

Watch: Time-lapse of aurora borealis in Buncrana

Switzerland Davos Trump

Watch: Trump says Greenland is ‘part of North America’ but rules out using force

farming

Beef Cattle Open Range on Large Ranch

Farmers can now change their SCEP yearly reference number for 2026

Any changes made to the 2026 yearly reference number, either increases or decreases, will have an associated impact on the requirements or actions to be carried out by the farmer and on the maximum payment that the participant will be eligible to draw down later in 2026

Agri Aware event discusses water quality and a ‘Mercosur 2.0’

Agri Aware event discusses water quality and a ‘Mercosur 2.0’

Healthy food for vitality and energy with super foods high in protein and carbs

Agri-Food Regulator supplier survey now open

Retired man looking at cattle grazing in a field

Two in five farmers have no formal successor as ageing demographics fuel looming succession crisis

Property

Outdoor sitting area fire pit in a chilly New York backyard in the fall. Enjoy landscaping, foliage and beauty while staying war

Peter Dowdall: Winter is an ideal time add the wow factor to gardens

'Winter strips the garden back. The bones of the garden are suddenly visible, and the space naturally feels more relaxed.

A coastal Kerry bungalow with sea views, vaulted ceilings and a putting green for €525k

A coastal Kerry bungalow with sea views, vaulted ceilings and a putting green for €525k

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Antiques: Extraordinary objects at New York's Winter Show

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

Prampolini abstract, Scott lithograph and Warhol Marilyns at Lismore sale

World

Russia Ukraine War

Zelensky says trilateral talks to end Ukraine war concluded constructively

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war”.

Trump

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over trade deal with China

Iran Protests US Military

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leader warns US: ‘Finger is on the trigger’

Russia Ukraine War

Deadly Russian attacks hit Ukraine ahead of talks to end war

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Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026

Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey examines the interconnecting forces that will shape business decisions in the year ahead

JRAP O’Meara LLP appoints Jerry Canty as new Managing Partner

JRAP O’Meara LLP appoints Jerry Canty as new Managing Partner

Variety is the spice of life in Irish tourism

Variety is the spice of life in Irish tourism

Ten minutes with Laura O’Halloran, senior clinical psychologist, Enable Ireland

Ten minutes with Laura O’Halloran, senior clinical psychologist, Enable Ireland

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