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‘He took my childhood’: Ray Noctor recounts industrial school abuse in powerful video testimony

‘He took my childhood’: Ray Noctor recounts industrial school abuse in powerful video testimony

In a new video, the 67-year-old returns to St Joseph’s Industrial School in Kilkenny and recalls the abuse he suffered as a child

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Addiction, rock bottom and the comeback with Brenda Dennehy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Addiction, rock bottom and the comeback with Brenda Dennehy

Dublin councillors seek meeting with Garda commissioner over drug-dealing in north inner city

Dublin councillors seek meeting with Garda commissioner over drug-dealing in north inner city

'It was enough to knock the stuffing out of you': What it's like to be on the end of a CPO

'It was enough to knock the stuffing out of you': What it's like to be on the end of a CPO

From grief to the Snotiverse: How Andrew McGinley brought his children's imaginary world to life

From grief to the Snotiverse: How Andrew McGinley brought his children's imaginary world to life

Andrew McGinley's first children's book is based on characters created by his three children before their deaths and aims to share their creativity with a new generation of readers

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

A caravan park, commonages, and CPOs: Dispute swirls between council and Achill Island landowners

A caravan park, commonages, and CPOs: Dispute swirls between council and Achill Island landowners

At a monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, elected members were asked to ratify a new lease for the caravan park for the current operators. It led to a motion to delay any such renewal until ownership of the Sandybanks was properly determined

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

As clocks go back this weekend, meet the enthusiasts fascinated with time

As clocks go back this weekend, meet the enthusiasts fascinated with time

As the clocks go back this weekend, enthusiast Killian Robinson discusses why horology seems to be having time in the spotlight lately

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

‘The mark of polio’: The Cork survivors still living with an epidemic from 70 years ago

‘The mark of polio’: The Cork survivors still living with an epidemic from 70 years ago

Seventy years after 220 cases and five deaths in Cork, survivors face lasting health effects as memories of the epidemic endure

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

‘We deserved better’: The families still living with the devastating fallout of one-punch violence

‘We deserved better’: The families still living with the devastating fallout of one-punch violence

Survivors and bereaved families have urged Oireachtas members to strengthen sentencing, prevention measures and support for those affected by one-punch violence

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Youth justice in Ireland: How disadvantage, masculinity and social media shape young lives

Youth justice in Ireland: How disadvantage, masculinity and social media shape young lives

Wide-ranging seminar explored issues including boys' and men's sense of masculinity

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?

The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?

Allegations over defective holsters, mishandled disclosures and the treatment of whistleblowers have renewed pressure for an independent investigation

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass

From Gaza to AI, Michael D Higgins warns of a world losing its moral compass

In a wide-ranging Irish Examiner interview, the former president discusses Gaza, climate failures, artificial intelligence and Ireland’s changing defence policy

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 24/10/2026

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Families on grief, justice and one-punch attacks

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Families on grief, justice and one-punch attacks

Sharon Lynn and Bryan Gallagher discuss their loss, their experiences of the courts and their campaign for prevention and consistent sentencing

Listen | Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers

The Labour TD discusses the issue with journalist Mick Clifford following renewed attention on the treatment of Garda whistleblowers

Listen | Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

Irish Examiner southern correspondent Liz Dunphy is today’s guest

Listen | Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

S From garda to nude performance artist — 'Bare' star Janette Towey on pushing herself out her comfort zone

Former garda Janette Towey is one of the stars of 'Bare' - an immersive experience in Bolt Theatre, Cork City, from Saturday, October 17, until Sunday, November 15

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

S Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

Already experienced in hot air ballooning, Evie Rose Rourke is learning to fly light aircraft while dreaming of an aviation business in Ireland

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

‘The shackles came off’: Inside Ammi Burke’s troubled relationship with Arthur Cox

S ‘The shackles came off’: Inside Ammi Burke’s troubled relationship with Arthur Cox

The solicitor is seeking reinstatement after Arthur Cox defended its decision to dismiss her without a formal disciplinary process in 2019

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Early Zionist Settlers Settle The Holy Land

S What is Zionism? The history behind the political movement and its meaning today

From its 19th-century origins to Israel’s creation and the occupation of Palestinian territory, Zionism carries competing visions of national identity and self-determination

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027

S Mick Clifford: Smell of Garda scandal is spreading — but is justice minister paying attention?

Fresh allegations involving Garda whistleblowers, the death of Colm Horkan and a controversial prosecution raise serious questions about State accountability

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 17/10/2026

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Public sector pay talks: What happens next after strike action is called off?

S Public sector pay talks: What happens next after strike action is called off?

After more than 300,000 workers joined nationwide pickets, an independent mediator has been appointed to help resolve the pay dispute

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

IRELAND-EU-AI-SUMMIT

S AI is here, but is Ireland asking the right questions about its future?

Tech giants and Government ministers championed Ireland’s AI ambitions, but concerns over jobs, public spending and trust lingered

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Public sector strikes in Ireland: From the 1922 postal strike to this week’s walkout

S Public sector strikes in Ireland: From the 1922 postal strike to this week’s walkout

From the first postal strike in 1922 to the end of social partnership, Ireland’s industrial relations have repeatedly swung between confrontation and compromise

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

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