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Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Highlights from the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Photos from this event can be found on the Irish Examiner photo sales website here.

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

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Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ 2FM hasn't worked for a long time — make it pay or sell it off

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ 2FM hasn't worked for a long time — make it pay or sell it off

RTÉ 2FM should play great music and employ skilled presenters, instead of sounding so often like an unsupervised classroom of 10-year-olds

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Uncharted with Ray Goggins: Father-son duo Keith and Jay Duffy pull through challenging expedition

Uncharted with Ray Goggins: Father-son duo Keith and Jay Duffy pull through challenging expedition

The Irish singer and his actor son joined former special forces soldier Ray Goggins on the adventure of a lifetime in Uganda

An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash

Tom Dunne: Many artists do some of their most interesting work late in life

Crawford's class of 2026: Profiles of three new graduates of the Cork art college

Crawford's class of 2026: Profiles of three new graduates of the Cork art college

Live music industry

CMAT invites Olivia Rodrigo for pints after US star covers one of her songs

I had no symptoms but bowel cancer screening found a stage-two tumour

Brendan Looney

I was diagnosed with endometriosis after two decades of pain

Claire Carter

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep and health

Jonathan deBurca Butler

‘I had persistent heartburn — it was oesophageal cancer'

Linda O'Riordan McCarthy

'I was worried about how I’d find time to pump during my working day'

Eimear McGovern

I’m a speech and language therapist — I was diagnosed with tongue cancer

Orlaith Maher

'One consultant we went to gave me six months to a year'

Declan Costello

'Hormone treatment for prostate cancer is like chemical castration'

John Wall

'When I was 40, cancer came crashing into my life like a tornado'

Karen Murray

'I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37'

Klara McDonnell

Belters Only: Aiming to make Cork people feel good at Marquee gig

Belters Only: Aiming to make Cork people feel good at Marquee gig

The Irish duo's smash hit captured the zeitgeist as we emerged from covid, and they plan on keeping the party going through the summer of 2026

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

'I became very fond of UCC': John Connolly on his latest novel and his PhD studies in Cork

'I became very fond of UCC': John Connolly on his latest novel and his PhD studies in Cork

A River Red With Blood brings the Charlie Parker series up to 23 instalments, and the author has also found the time to further his academic career on Leeside

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Emer Dineen on warm memories of her father, and bringing 0800 Cupid to Cork

Emer Dineen on warm memories of her father, and bringing 0800 Cupid to Cork

Dineen's highly-rated show is produced by ThisIsPopBaby, and promises to be one of the highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

The Fashion Awards 2025

Maya Jama gives first two Love Island bombshells ‘secret’ task

The episode ended with a twist

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

10 live events and films for June: David Byrne, CMAT, Toy Story, and more...

10 live events and films for June: David Byrne, CMAT, Toy Story, and more...

There's a bumper month of movies and gigs ahead. Here are some of the highlights

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

10 new books for June: Maggie O'Farrell, Patrick Freyne, Ciara Mageean...

10 new books for June: Maggie O'Farrell, Patrick Freyne, Ciara Mageean...

Cork doctor Dr Alan Desmond also has a new book on the relationship between what you eat and how you feel

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

10 TV and streaming highlights for June: Love Island, Cape Fear, Larry David...

10 TV and streaming highlights for June: Love Island, Cape Fear, Larry David...

House of the Dragon and The Bear also return

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - London

Taylor Swift confirms original song for Toy Story 5: ‘You knew it!’

Taylor Swift has confirmed she wrote an original song for the upcoming film Toy Story 5.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Susan Boyle tour

Susan Boyle unveils surprise new collaboration and promises more to come

The announcement comes days after the Scottish singer, 65, teased her comeback with photos on social media showing her glamorous new look

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Donnybrook author Liz Nugent picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Donnybrook author Liz Nugent picks her touchstones

Nugent includes Enid Blyton, Reader's Digest and Maeve Binchy among her selections, and describes a real-life encounter with a murderer

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Blackwater Valley Opera Festival: Don Giovanni gets an enjoyable treatment in Lismore

Blackwater Valley Opera Festival: Don Giovanni gets an enjoyable treatment in Lismore

Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has provided another enjoyable few days of music in counties Waterford and Cork

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Film reviews: Power Ballad is a funny and thoughtful meditation on fame and artistic agency

Film reviews: Power Ballad is a funny and thoughtful meditation on fame and artistic agency

Power Ballad stars Paul Rudd as Rick Power, an American who gave up his dreams of rock stardom and settled down in Dublin

Fri, 29 May, 2026

2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 1

CMAT shares 'deep sadness' over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance

The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’

Fri, 29 May, 2026

"Kylie" Documentary Launch Event - Arrivals

'I'm blown away by her': The Irish man who made a Netflix series with Kylie

Donegal filmmaker Michael Harte had previously worked on the Beckham show, but even that didn't fully prepare him for the special experience of his interactions with Kylie Minogue, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 28 May, 2026

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An Irish GAA star, a detective and a nurse walk into a villa: What you need to know about Love Island 2026

Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald is one of 12 OG Islanders who will get to know one another in the Mallorcan villa over the coming weeks

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Ballyvolane House

Another Love Story brings intimate music festival back to East Cork this summer

This year's Love Is A Stranger is the second Cork edition of Another Love Story’s roaming mini festival series

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Shane MacGowan: U2, Lyra, Tom Waits among final star-studded lineup revealed for tribute album

Shane MacGowan: U2, Lyra, Tom Waits among final star-studded lineup revealed for tribute album

MacGowan’s widow Victoria Mary Clarke and record label Rubyworks today unveiled the full list of artists and the iconic songs they have chosen to interpret on the album.

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler opens up about dyspraxia

Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler opens up about dyspraxia

Episode three of the new season of Uncharted saw Kyla Cobbler and broadcaster Angela Scanlon join former special forces soldier Ray Goggins in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Tom Dunne: New album from Paul McCartney shows his class really is permanent

Tom Dunne: New album from Paul McCartney shows his class really is permanent

The Boys of Dungeon Lane has songs that brought a tear to my eye

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Power Ballad

Paul Rudd on Power Ballad, and the lost Irish friend from his travels as a youth

The American star has teamed up with Irish director John Carney for his Dublin-set film

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer

Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer

The Cork Rocks for Rory event, which debuted last year, will return with an expanded programme this June

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Tracy Clifford to host new RTÉ radio show following departure from 2FM

Tracy Clifford to host new RTÉ radio show following departure from 2FM

The radio presenter departed 2FM after more than a decade presenting The Big Tune Afternoon show, as part of a scheduling shake-up at the station

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Summer gig guide: Marquee, Musgrave Park... the biggies for Cork, Dublin, and beyond

Summer gig guide: Marquee, Musgrave Park... the biggies for Cork, Dublin, and beyond

It's one of the busiest ever summers for concerts in Ireland. Here's a list of most of the big gigs

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night

Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night

The northern trio delighted fans at the Savoy with launch events for their chart-topping album Fenian

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Opera review: Stirring version of Casta Diva ensures Norma makes for a fine night out

Opera review: Stirring version of Casta Diva ensures Norma makes for a fine night out

The Irish National Opera production of Bellini's two-act work also tours to Cork and Wexford

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Cork music community organises benefit gig to help Jimmy Crowley return home to Cobh

Cork music community organises benefit gig to help Jimmy Crowley return home to Cobh

A series of fund-raising concerts are being planned to raise money for the iconic musician's care, with a tribute gig at City Hall next month

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Jimmy MacCarthy gig review: Folk hero rides on in welcome return at White Horse, Ballincollig

Jimmy MacCarthy gig review: Folk hero rides on in welcome return at White Horse, Ballincollig

Jimmy MacCarthy was joined by a brilliant band for the first in a series of Cork gigs that saw him roll out his classic tunes

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Freya Ridings on her Cork connections: 'This family were holding up a piece of paper'

Freya Ridings on her Cork connections: 'This family were holding up a piece of paper'

The British star talks about her new album, Mother of Pearl, and her recently-discovered Irish branch

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Quick quiz: How much do you know about actor Cillian Murphy?

Quick quiz: How much do you know about actor Cillian Murphy?

As Cillian Murphy turns 50 on Monday, May 25, try our multiple-choice quiz on the Irish actor

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cillian Murphy's 50th birthday: 10 steps to success — family, formation and film roles

Cillian Murphy's 50th birthday: 10 steps to success — family, formation and film roles

As the Irish actor marks his 50th birthday on Monday, May 25, here are some of the key pillars that have contributed to his status as one of the greatest of his profession

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cathy Dorman: Art inspired by the world of architecture

Cathy Dorman: Art inspired by the world of architecture

Dorman currently has a joint exhibition with Ita Freeney at the Lavit Gallery in Cork

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork

Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork

Stars and industry figures mingled with aspiring filmmakers and movie fans in the village over the five-day event

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Closing Ceremony - The 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival

Child abuse drama 'Fjord' takes top prize at Cannes film festival

Special tribute paid to Barbra Streisand, who was was prevented from attending due to knee injury

Sun, 24 May, 2026

I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book

I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book

When Liam O’Connor discovered an old photo of his great-grandparents, he began to research their history. A decade on, he tells their story in a new book that lays bare a tumultuous 19th century Ireland. By Deirdre McArdle

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Culture That Made Me: In advance of her Cork gig, Jazzy picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: In advance of her Cork gig, Jazzy picks her touchstones

Jazzy includes Rihanna, Mulan, and The Office among her selections

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Book review: Eerie predictions from the past

Book review: Eerie predictions from the past

The book is an obvious reflection of the darkening political clouds gathering over Europe in the 1930s

Sat, 23 May, 2026

My life in books: ‘An iced latte and a good read make for an unbeatable combo’

My life in books: ‘An iced latte and a good read make for an unbeatable combo’

Juliano Zaffino founded YourShelf, a bespoke book-subscription service and also hosts a related podcast, interviewing writers

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Book review: Gripping yarn is a solid debut

Book review: Gripping yarn is a solid debut

US-born author RP O’Donnell, who now lives in West Cork, has a good grasp of village life and the nature that surrounds it

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist

Danielle McLaughlin chats about her new novel ‘Rituals’ with Marjorie Brennan, and describes the evolution of its central character, a middle-aged woman whose routine-driven life is steered in a new direction

Fri, 22 May, 2026

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork

Said The Dead is set in a former Cork mental institution

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily

Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily

Plus: The Mandalorian and Grogu may only be for Star Wars completists

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Ivor Novello Awards 2026

CMAT wins Ivors best album: ‘It’s nice to finally win an award in England’

'English people don’t generally give me awards, so that’s a first'

Fri, 22 May, 2026

SOCCER Liverpool_Trophy 2

TV review: Documentary on Liverpool's Istanbul miracle almost too good to be true

The documentary features Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benítez about their iconic comeback to win the 2005 UEFA Champions League

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Kneecap play Cork, Rory Gallagher fest in Donegal...

Five For Your Radar: Kneecap play Cork, Rory Gallagher fest in Donegal...

Fastnet Film Festival also features among the weekend's attractions

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Jason Isbell: 'Country music was committed to the working class'

Jason Isbell: 'Country music was committed to the working class'

In advance of the American star's Irish gigs, he talks about his genre's evolution, what he learnt from Martin Scorsese, and why he agrees with Springsteen on everything Trump

Thu, 21 May, 2026

‘What a thrill’: Scottish writer wins €100k Dublin Literary Award

‘What a thrill’: Scottish writer wins €100k Dublin Literary Award

Gliff by Ali Smith is a dystopian novel about two young people and a horse who are on the run from history as it takes a turn for the worse

Thu, 21 May, 2026