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<p>Sr Clare Crockett is only the second nun in Ireland to be considered for sainthood. Photo: sisterclare.com</p>

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Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

Hundreds visit Sr Clare Crockett’s grave daily in Derry as claims of miracles fuel her path towards possible sainthood

<p>Passengers are now being allowed to re-enter the terminal, with flight operations expected to resume within 30 minutes, according to airport operator DAA.</p>

news

Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

<p>Paul O'Connell: Since I’ve retired, people are always telling me I’ve lost weight. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

people

My Saturday with Paul O'Connell: I struggled to sleep when I started coaching the Irish team

Wedding of the week: Abbey and Tadhg wed nine years after meeting in Cork's Havana Browns

people

Wedding of the week: Abbey and Tadhg wed nine years after meeting in Cork's Havana Browns

Irish presidential election

politics

Sinn Féin backs independent Catherine Connolly for the presidency

Skoda Enyaq review: updated EV delivers style, range and family-friendly comfort

motoring

Skoda Enyaq review: updated EV delivers style, range and family-friendly comfort

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 8

sport

'It's just insane': Why Kate O'Connor's stunning Tokyo silver could be just the beginning

Esther McCarthy: I make no apologies — here are the four types of mums you see in sport centres

columnists

Esther McCarthy: I make no apologies — here are the four types of mums you see in sport centres

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

munster

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Regular Columnists

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Colin Sheridan: Sometimes the simplest messages are the most difficult to deliver

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

Paul Hosford: Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

Clodagh Finn: Great Irish wives, the club with so many overlooked members

Insight: Must Reads

Anthony Boyle on House of Guinness, growing up in Belfast, and what comes next

Anthony Boyle on House of Guinness, growing up in Belfast, and what comes next

Anthony Boyle talks about taking the lead in House of Guinness and his work on future projects, writes Esther McCarthy

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

MIRIAM HUSSEY

Miriam Hussey: I ended up in hospital after travelling — it was quite frightening to see that

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

News

Northern Ireland Troubles framework

Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest

The republican party has so far refused to clarify whether it will run its own candidate in the contest or support independent Catherine Connolly

Garda sign lamp

Pedestrian seriously injured after three-vehicle crash in Tipperary

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

Firefighter wearing a rolled hose

Firefighters forced to bring water tanker from Midleton during Carrigaline blaze due to poor pressure

sport

West Ham United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - London Stadium

Dejected Potter 'understands the environment' as he looks resigned to his fate

The Hammers slumped to a third straight home loss to a London rival, 2-1 against Crystal Palace.

Lane leaves it late to help Aghabullogue see off resilient Midleton

Lane leaves it late to help Aghabullogue see off resilient Midleton

AFL Preliminary Final - Geelong v Hawthorn

Brisbane blow away Collingwood to book Grand Final place against Mullin's and O'Connor's Geelong

Castlemartyr find top gear but wasteful Mallow suffer another drop

Castlemartyr find top gear but wasteful Mallow suffer another drop

Lifestyle

Sarah Butler: My soup and quiche recipes are perfect recipes for hectic weekdays

Sarah Butler: My soup and quiche recipes are perfect recipes for hectic weekdays

Both recipes are simple, nourishing, and freezer-friendly,

My Life with Carl McAuliffe: I operate on lions and other animals in Fota

My Life with Carl McAuliffe: I operate on lions and other animals in Fota

Five 'Late Late Show' talking points, including a lot of love for Marian Keyes

Five 'Late Late Show' talking points, including a lot of love for Marian Keyes

I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out

I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out

Viewpoints

How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online

How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online

From tricolours in Dublin to protests in London, Ireland’s far-right is feeding — and being fed by — global networks

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

Charlie Kirk Shot

Media unequipped to decipher Charlie Kirk suspect’s politics

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Subscriber

Munster Ronan O'Gara supported by James Coughlan Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray 28/10/2011

S Conor Murray book reveals training ground clash with O’Connell and Sexton friendship

From clashes with Paul O’Connell to a lifelong bond with Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray reflects on rugby, Munster and retirement

Cian McPhillips celebrates winning the semi-final ahead of Max Bergin as he crosses the finish line setting a new national recor

S Cathal Dennehy: Cian McPhillips' talent was hiding in plain sight, now everyone can see it

Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

S Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

A Cork businessman, previously unknown to Gardaí, was arrested after €750,000 in ATM withdrawals sparked an international fraud probe

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

Watch Now

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Jerry from Kerry spills the beans at the National Ploughing Championships, from camper van life to catching waves in Banna. Jerry says surfing’s like riding a bike… once you get back on, you never forget!

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

farming

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Property

Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter

Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter

From velvet throws to personal reading nooks, cozymaxxing is the interiors trend helping Irish homes become sanctuaries of comfort

Bantry Bay home with golf course views attracting international interest for €795k

Bantry Bay home with golf course views attracting international interest for €795k

Couple,man and woman,hugging each other while standing on the lawn in the backyard of their new bought house,rear view,modern ho

Budget must contain measures to incentivise new homes, say experts

Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn

Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn

World

Hong Kong WWII Bomb

Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after Second World War bomb discovered

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Hong Kong overnight so experts could defuse a large US-made bomb left over from the Second World War that was discovered at a building site.Police said the bomb was 1.5 metres (nearly five feet) ...

MiG-31 is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for the Soviet Air Forces by the Mikoyan design bureau as a replacement fo

Russia denies violating Estonia’s airspace

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 people

Aviation priorities poll

Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports hit by delays after ‘cyber attack’

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Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Guests at the event had the opportunity to watch Aran sweaters being crafted before their eyes, connecting Ireland’s deep tradition of knitwear with a modern audience

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

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 

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