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<p>Presidential hopeful Maria Steen, right, claims to represent a constituency that is not served in the current political firmament. File Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

Presidential elections should demand grit, planning and sacrifice — not last-minute declarations or vanity bids dressed as democracy

<p>Cmdt Alan Kearney. The 'Irish Examiner' understands the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is investigating the criminal charges against him and processes that dragged on for years. </p>

court and crime

Army officer suffered years of ‘distress’ facing criminal charges that have since been dropped

<p>Andrew and Paudie face off in Episode 7 of 'The Traitors Ireland'. And, honestly, we were as flummoxed as Paudie was that he'd pulled it off in Episode 6.</p>

culture

'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team discover their reign is over before it begins

Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?

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Hotel review: Is this hotel the essential Limerick City getaway?

Manchán Magan: Our money and passports were stolen and I had no food for days — I loved it

travel

Manchán Magan: Our money and passports were stolen and I had no food for days — I loved it

Ford Capri review: why the EV relaunch is angering fans of the original classic coupe

motoring

Ford Capri review: why the EV relaunch is angering fans of the original classic coupe

An Ghaeltacht v Fossa - Kerry County intermediate Club Football Championship Final

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Tony Leen: Kerry throws a protective arm around its Fossa treasures

'We're not going to put up and shut up': Cork health event encourages women to seek change

health and wellbeing

'We're not going to put up and shut up': Cork health event encourages women to seek change

Hole in the wall

court and crime

Gardaí arrest two and seize €90k after suspicious Cork and Dublin ATM withdrawals

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

Paul Hosford: Ireland needs long-term budgets that look beyond short-term politics

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Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

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Gareth O'Callaghan: From Charlie Kirk’s death to Simon Harris’s threats, politics is crossing a deadly line

Insight: Must Reads

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

How Olivia Hope went from athletics pioneer to children's author

From her drive to write to signing up to be a kidney donor, Kerry writer Olivia Hope tells Deirdre McArdle that everything comes back to her boys

I went on a seafari in Sligo to see whales and dolphins — but they might be on borrowed time

I went on a seafari in Sligo to see whales and dolphins — but they might be on borrowed time

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

The Divine Comedy: On new music, love, loss and Timotheé Chalamet

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Michael Moynihan: The secret world of paid GAA managers and under-the-table incentives

News

School stock

Early years education 'will continue to struggle unless staff get pay parity'

Early Childhood Ireland says low pay and poor conditions are pushing educators and graduates to leave the sector, leaving staff vacancy rates of up to 63%

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

New law will make it harder to hold up housing and infrastructure projects

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Domestic violence incidents reported to gardaí up 162% in eight years

Man, 20s, dies following single-car crash in Tralee

Man, 20s, dies following single-car crash in Tralee

sport

David Shaw and teammates celebrate with the cup
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S GAA Weekend Talking Points: Brosnan electric for Crokes as Na Gaeil schooled on kickouts

Christy O'Connor reflects on a busy weekend of club -- and Masters -- action.

BetMGM Premier League - Night Fourteen - First Direct Arena

Van Gerwen sees off Littler in Amsterdam for first televised title in two years

West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - London Stadium

More woe for West Ham as supporters voting with the feet out of a soulless London Stadium

Brentford v Chelsea - Premier League

Nathan Collins: 'The attitude of the team is unbelievable. It’s one of the strongest squads we’ve ever had'

Lifestyle

Sheena Wood: Quay Co-op exhibition by Ewe Experience artist will raise funds for Gaza

Sheena Wood: Quay Co-op exhibition by Ewe Experience artist will raise funds for Gaza

The Ewe Experience sculpture gardens in West Cork may be closed, but Sheena Wood is still using art to benefit others

Suzanne Harrington: A Trump supporter faces the facts — in the world Trump's helped create

Suzanne Harrington: A Trump supporter faces the facts — in the world Trump's helped create

Seafood Made Simple: How to make a fish croquette — the ultimate snack

Seafood Made Simple: How to make a fish croquette — the ultimate snack

Gig reviews: Ye Vagabonds and Villagers impress at Safe Harbour in Cork

Gig reviews: Ye Vagabonds and Villagers impress at Safe Harbour in Cork

Viewpoints

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Marion McKeone: The void after Charlie Kirk’s death could unleash something even more dangerous

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has destabilised conservative politics, exposed America’s addiction to violence, and raised urgent questions about who inherits his power

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Unrest over shooting of Charlie Kirk could have ramifications for Ireland, academic warns

Defence ministers meeting

Russia and Israel have given Europe a lesson it cannot ignore

Construction of new homes at Ebbsfleet Garden City in Kent.

Ciarán Casey: Lack of vision has wasted Ireland's unplanned tax windfall

Subscriber

Clonakilty confine Carbery Rangers to Cork Premier SFC relegation playoff

S Clonakilty confine Carbery Rangers to Cork Premier SFC relegation playoff

For Clon selector Eoin Ryan, there were mixed emotions as the year ended with a win.

Kanturk survive stern Newmarket exam as draw books Cork SAFC quarters slot

S Kanturk survive stern Newmarket exam as draw books Cork SAFC quarters slot

‘Ah for god’s sake’: Bizarre late O'Shea red dampens Eire Og joy at sealing knockout spot

S ‘Ah for god’s sake’: Bizarre late O'Shea red dampens Eire Og joy at sealing knockout spot

Restaurant review: Cork's Nosh 19 is a treat for fans of authentic Chinese fare

S Restaurant review: Cork's Nosh 19 is a treat for fans of authentic Chinese fare

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Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

The sudden death of a healthy, active, and social octogenarian left too many questions unanswered for his family and friends

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The race to Áras an Uachtaráin heats up

World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

S World Cup Qualifier Podcast: Disaster in Yerevan, now what for Ireland?

The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Why play club football and how do you recover from a humiliation?

Watch Now

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

Watch: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

Eyewitness video captured confusion among the crowd at a Utah University event on Wednesday after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck.

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

farming

John Sexton, tribute to a true ambassador of ploughing

John Sexton, tribute to a true ambassador of ploughing

A dairy and tillage farmer, John Sexton from Courtmacsherry in west Cork, attended his first ploughing championships as a young spectator in 1950

Ireland set to host World Ploughing Contest in 2034

Ireland set to host World Ploughing Contest in 2034

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Seeking great idea and a new thinking cap

Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Ploughing ahead in fair and foul weather

Property

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Starter Homes: Four Cork homes for less than €315,000

Properties across Whitegate, Youghal, Rochestown Road and Cork city

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Inside Out: The fab four must-haves for your home

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a home

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a home

Price drop to €395k for waterside Ballylickey's Bantry bay buy

Price drop to €395k for waterside Ballylickey's Bantry bay buy

World

Glastonbury Festival 2025

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

A member of the outspoken punk duo told the audience “if you chat shit you will get banged” in footage widely shared on social media

Ricky Hatton death

Tributes paid to former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton

HERMETO PASCOAL

Brazilian musician known as ‘The Mad Genius’ Hermeto Pascoal dies aged 89

Nepal Protest

Nepal’s new PM urges ‘calm and co-operation’ after violent protests

Sponsored Content

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships 

Toyota Land Cruiser, a favourite in agriculture and construction, with over 10 million units sold globally since its launch in 1951  

Step into organic farming

Step into organic farming

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

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