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<p> Danny Healy-Rae behind the counter with Michael Healy-Rae at the Healy-Rae Bar in Kilgarvan in 2024. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Inside Kilgarvan as Michael and Danny Healy-Rae's feud spills into public view

Residents in Kilgarvan react cautiously as tensions between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae emerge publicly

<p>Amber Barrett of the Republic of Ireland, right, celebrates after scoring the winner. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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World Cup hero Amber Barrett puts Ireland within reach of another tournament

<p>Kerry's Healy-Rae political dynasty. Picture: Irish Examiner Graphics </p>

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Meet the Healy-Raes: Who's who in Kerry's political dynasty?

Ireland's islands uncovered: Why the Saltee Islands are one of Ireland’s best wildlife experiences

travel

Ireland's islands uncovered: Why the Saltee Islands are one of Ireland’s best wildlife experiences

How Cork Opera House and the Bord Gáis are bringing major Irish-produced musicals to the stage

culture

How Cork Opera House and the Bord Gáis are bringing major Irish-produced musicals to the stage

€975,000 Marmullane House is a top home steeped in Cork harbour heritage

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€975,000 Marmullane House is a top home steeped in Cork harbour heritage

John Kiely 3/5/2026

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Patrick Horgan: Is Kiely calling it straight or trying to butter up referees?

So many EVs, so little certainty: Which electric car should you buy?

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So many EVs, so little certainty: Which electric car should you buy?

My Life with Dr Mark Doyle: I got over stage fright through a hospital theatre group

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My Life with Dr Mark Doyle: I got over stage fright through a hospital theatre group

News

David O'Mahony: We are drowning in content but lacking in culture

David O'Mahony: We are drowning in content but lacking in culture

Most of the content we watch online now is vacuous and instantly forgettable compared to cultural influences that cross boundaries and generations, that leave lasting legacies — think Jaws and Jurassic Park

Qayyum Balogun chased by ‘14-man pack’ before fatal stabbing, court hears

Qayyum Balogun chased by ‘14-man pack’ before fatal stabbing, court hears

What did Mick Mackey say to Christy Ring? An answer to a 70-year-old Munster hurling mystery

What did Mick Mackey say to Christy Ring? An answer to a 70-year-old Munster hurling mystery

Rotunda board seeks meeting with minister over maternity care row

Rotunda board seeks meeting with minister over maternity care row

sport

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'I wasn't settling for 2-2': Ward lavishes praise after Dutch demolition

Three times her team took the lead and the final goal coming in the last minute was crucial as Amber Barrett’s winner propelled Ireland into second place heading into Tuesday’s final game.

Jason Flynn lifts the Liam McCarthy cup 3/9/2017

Galway's Jason Flynn on the promise he made after his brother died in a car crash

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Half-time report: Cool Carusa hands Ireland interval lead

Eanna Lynch, Morgan Corkery, Tom Whooley, Conor Garvey and Alex O'Herlihy celebrate winning 18/5/2026

Ricken makes two Cork changes for All-Ireland quarter-final meeting with Meath

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Insight: Must Reads

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

Clare v Galway - Fulfil GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Eoghan Gunning has captained Clare to minor and U20 titles. Can he complete the triple?

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night

Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town

Regular Columnists

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: As the Healy-Rae dynasty implodes, a more positive kind of politics may be on the rise

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Colin Sheridan: I cheated the Leaving Cert system, but I was way ahead of my time

Clodagh Finn: Bringing home something of the famine orphans who shaped Australia

Shona Murray: Enlargement is vital for Europe's future

Lifestyle

Author Lally has 'earned more from cleaning than writing’

Author Lally has 'earned more from cleaning than writing’

Witty and observant memoir illustrates challenges of balancing a writing career with a job and family life

My life in books: Lecturer Katriona looking forward to bookshop week

My life in books: Lecturer Katriona looking forward to bookshop week

Book review: ‘The Country Girls’ for modern times

Book review: ‘The Country Girls’ for modern times

Book review: Ark offers no salvation in the North’s troubled waters

Book review: Ark offers no salvation in the North’s troubled waters

Viewpoints

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Marion McKeone: Lebanon’s democracy proves dozens of ethnic and religious groups can live in harmony

Beset as it is by many challenges, the tiny state's government gives equal voice to Muslims, Christians and Jews

Henry Nowak death

Henry Nowak was failed in his last moments – and again by Britain’s disgraceful political class

UPLIFT; NEUTRALITY; TRIPLE LOCK; FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS

Colin Sheridan: Reform a better route than removal of triple lock

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Property

Saturday with Paul O'Donovan: When the weather is good, West Cork is the best place in the world

Saturday with Paul O'Donovan: When the weather is good, West Cork is the best place in the world

'When I’m rowing it’s often nice to listen to nothing, to switch off and let the time drift by, but if I am listening to music, I listen almost entirely to classical music'

Rare Constable sketch could depict scene of his most famous work 'The Hay Wain'

Rare Constable sketch could depict scene of his most famous work 'The Hay Wain'

€695k Glounthaune four-bed makes the most of the sun

€695k Glounthaune four-bed makes the most of the sun

Wish List: Dinosaurs, designers and fab family festivals get the summer started

Wish List: Dinosaurs, designers and fab family festivals get the summer started

Subscriber

Mick Clifford: Our reliance on foreign firms has impeded our response to global conflicts

S Mick Clifford: Our reliance on foreign firms has impeded our response to global conflicts

The Government's desire to protect jobs has stopped us from acting morally when it comes to the war in Ukraine, Israel's genocide in Gaza and climate change

Restaurant review: My Goodness Café's vegan food is both tasty and affordable

S Restaurant review: My Goodness Café's vegan food is both tasty and affordable

Dublin v Galway - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue's Dublin departure gives Leinster final reunion added edge

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Derek McGrath: Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise

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Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

The Cork legend joins Anthony Daly, Mark Landers and TJ Ryan to preview a blockbuster weekend of hurling.

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

Watch Now

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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Fruit and Vegetables stock images

GIY calls for help to expand 'Grow at school' to help push back against ultra-processed foods

Grow It Yourself wants the Government to pledge €3m to expand the education programme to help improve food literacy for health and wellbeing

Herd Of Young Inquistive Jersey Cows

June: A checkpoint in the season

Hereford cattle

Fall in beef supply makes price drop impossible to explain, ICSA

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

Mallorca, meal and making silage while the weather allows

World

National Portrait Gallery reopening

Channel 4 journalist Jon Snow reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

'I mean sometimes I doubt whether I’ve really got it. I don’t know if it’s widespread knowledge. I don’t feel disabled in any way.'

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Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet saying he sees ‘no point’ in it

Flight Of International Space Station On The Background Of Earth. 3D Illustration.

International Space Station astronauts under evacuation orders over air leak

Lebanon Israel Iran War

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages

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