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Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan is an associate editor and columnist with the Irish Examiner. He is also a best-selling author and documentary maker.

Michael Moynihan: Accepting Cork has flaws after CNN reporter's 'tatty' claim

Michael Moynihan: Accepting Cork has flaws after CNN reporter's 'tatty' claim

As we’ve seen with dereliction, the problems only arise when those flaws are accepted as normality, writes Michael Moynihan

Thu, 26 May, 2022

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Michael Moynihan: Size, imbalance and old baronial divisions all factors in Cork’s dilemma

If nothing else the last couple of weeks have boosted the cottage industry in think pieces on Cork GAA's travails. All over again.

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Michael Moynihan: They’re moving a few bus bays, not knocking the Arc de Triomphe

Michael Moynihan: They’re moving a few bus bays, not knocking the Arc de Triomphe

The accumulation of buses on St Patrick's Quay in Cork is good for no one — and we'll all soon get used to the new layout

Thu, 12 May, 2022

A general view of the Limerick squad 30/6/2019

Michael Moynihan: Limerick discipline is again under the spotlight — but this time it's different

Champions say that 'matter has been dealt with' but given that this latest breach has happened in middle of an All-Ireland campaign, things may not go so quietly

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Cork v Kerry - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Michael Moynihan: Fit for selection? It depends on your point of view

When you’re at an intercounty game and you clock the little gathering on the sideline, you can’t help wondering: what are they talking about?

Sun, 08 May, 2022

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Michael Moynihan: Fine-tuning the sounds of our city to cut out the noise that annoys

Noise is regarded as the second biggest environmental factor causing health problems, according to a World Health Organization report

Thu, 05 May, 2022

Red fox smelling marigold flowers

Michael Moynihan: 'My' fox is a reminder that the environment starts at my own front door

Cork's flourishing urban wildlife reminds us that, rather than being some exotic elsewhere, biodiversity is part of all our lives

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

Mayo v Galway - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Michael Moynihan: Whatever you say, say nothing

Any reporter would clearly prefer a player at such an event to say something of interest but it's not just controversy we are after

Listen | Mon, 25 Apr, 2022

Cathal Barrett tackles Shane O'Donnell 24/4/2022

Banner briskness overwhelms Tipperary. Eyes move briskly to next weekend

The Clare attack was like a hydra, with poisonous heads popping up everywhere - with all due respect to non-toxic heads such as Kelly, Taylor, etc

Sun, 24 Apr, 2022

Michael Moynihan: A pedestrian-friendly Cork would be in everyone's interests

Michael Moynihan: A pedestrian-friendly Cork would be in everyone's interests

When walking becomes the default for day to day activities, such as walking to work, you become more aware of it and you want more of it

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022