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<p>OUT IN FRONT; Kate O'Connor of Ireland celebrates after winning silver in the women's heptathlon during day eight of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile</p>

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

After a near-flawless two days at the Japan National Stadium, the 24-year-old Dundalk athlete became the first Irish athlete ever to win a multi-events medal at a global outdoor championship. There may be more on the horizon

<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>

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Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

<p>Sinn Féin party president Mary Lou McDonald (centre), vice president Michelle O'Neill and Pearse Doherty, speak during an announcement in Dublin, that Sinn Fein will back the independent candidate Catherine Connolly in her bid to become the next president of Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

politics

Sinn Féin backs independent Catherine Connolly for the presidency

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

people

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

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

culture

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

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

economy

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

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

S rugby

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

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

food

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

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

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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

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Rosanna Cooney explored our obsession with saunas in her book, Sweathouse. As part of her research, she discovered its origins go back to the 19th century, and a Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe. Here, she tells his story

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

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

Inside life at Ireland’s castles: Blackwater, Birr and Glin owners share their stories

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

Cian McPhillips 20/9/2025

McPhillips laments 'running out of real estate' but World fourth brings pride and new hunger

The Longford native smashed the national record again but had to settle for a fourth-place finish after a blistering final at the World Championships in Tokyo

Liverpool v Everton - Premier League - Anfield

Slot salutes Reds mentality but admits energy levels dropped late on

Azerbaijan F1 GP Auto Racing

Verstappen navigates chaos to claim pole in Azerbaijan as Piastri crashes out

Aoife Mannion 17/2/2025

‘It has exceeded my expectations’: Aoife Mannion is already loving her time at Newcastle

Lifestyle

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

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

With sharper looks, improved tech and dependable range, Skoda’s facelifted Enyaq confirms its place as one of Ireland’s best EVs

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

Ellen Keane: 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins' was the most outrageous trip I’ve ever done

Ellen Keane: 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins' was the most outrageous trip I’ve ever done

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

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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

At events like the World Championships, it's easy to tell when an Irish athlete is making a big impact: journalists from other nations start asking about them. He goes in the 800m final at 2:22pm on Saturday.

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

Restaurant review: Orwell Road is in safe hands with its impressive chef

S Restaurant review: Orwell Road is in safe hands with its impressive chef

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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