Irish Examiner

Sign in

<p>Niamh Gill with eastern bongo calf Nia shortly after her birth. File picture</p>

spotlight

Inside Dublin Zoo: Hippo eye surgery, orangutan birth and elephant herpes battle

Niamh McGill reveals the emotional highs and lows of treating hippos, elephants, penguins and primates at Dublin Zoo

<p>The N24 between R505 and L1132 remains closed a pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. File Picture: Leah Farrell</p>

munster

Victim of fatal Limerick crash was nurse on her way to work

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Seamus Culleton and immigrants in US today could not identify with the Allston Seven

Craig Casey 14/2/2026

rugby

Player ratings: how Irish players fared in nervy Six Nations win over Italy

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Laura Dowling on ending stigma surrounding women's intimate health

culture

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Laura Dowling on ending stigma surrounding women's intimate health

Kia EV5 review: Practical 500km family electric SUV targets Sportage buyers

motoring

Kia EV5 review: Practical 500km family electric SUV targets Sportage buyers

Ronan O'Gara speaks to the media after the match 18/1/2026

rugby

La Rochelle at a 'low point' says Ronan O’Gara after fifth defeat on the trot

Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

spotlight

Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

S people

I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

S

PINERGY MUNSTER SCHOOLS BOYS AND GIRLS SENIOR CUp

Watch the semi-finals and finals live and exclusive to Irish Examiner subscribers here

Subscribe Now

News

PSNI stock

Woman dies and man seriously injured in car and bus crash

The crash took place in the Ballyrobin Road, Templepatrick, at around 8am on Saturday

Victims of Stardust fire remembered at vigil to mark 45th anniversary of Dublin tragedy

Victims of Stardust fire remembered at vigil to mark 45th anniversary of Dublin tragedy

Driving in the rain

Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight

Garda's 'shock' at presence of detective found at address searched under warrant

Garda's 'shock' at presence of detective found at address searched under warrant

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

c

c

WEEKLY CARTOON BY HARRY BURTON

sport

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion - Emirates FA Cup - Fourth Round - Anfield

Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield

Arne Slot's side had too much for the Seagulls at Anfield on Saturday night.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 14 - Athletics

Athletics: Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Irish 300m record

Kildare v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 2

Glass sees red but Derry dig deep in Kildare

Manchester City v Liverpool - Emirates FA Cup - Semi Final - Wembley Stadium

Alan Shearer says VAR has damaged refereeing standards after Newcastle’s cup win

Insight: Must Reads

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Fears of summer travel chaos as Cork Airport airspace closed for seven hours

Air traffic control staffing shortages and industrial tensions raise concern over further airport closures during peak summer travel season

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

UCC students commuting before dawn as housing crisis fuels daily parking battle

Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

S Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

Graham Linehan court case

S Mick Clifford: Ireland should think twice before embracing the new left-right political divide

Regular Columnists

Michael Clifford

Mick Clifford: Seamus Culleton and immigrants in US today could not identify with the Allston Seven

Clodagh Finn: The Irishwoman who married the national hero of the Philippines

Gareth O'Callaghan.png

Gareth O'Callaghan: Traditions matter but it's time we were honest about the St Patrick's Day trip

Colin Sheridan.png

Colin Sheridan: Austin Appelbee's 'quiet heroism' is worth more than any poster boy bravery

Lifestyle

I am getting a divorce!

Dear Dáithí: I had a pretty public outburst and now I’m so embarrassed

I don’t know if I’ll ever live it down or if people will ever forget about it

How to safely wean your baby by introducing suitable foods

How to safely wean your baby by introducing suitable foods

Climate change of The Planet Earth and environmental awareness concept

S Pádraic Fogarty: Ecosystem collapse is real and is happening here now

Culture That Made Me: Irish author Patricia Scanlon picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Irish author Patricia Scanlon picks her touchstones

Viewpoints

Italy Politics

Shona Murray: Europe at risk if it does not become a 'genuine federation'

Now that reality of Donald Trumps second administration has set in, Shona Murray asks what should Europe do?

US HERCULES TRANSPORTER

Shannon Airport and ICE deportation flights raise fresh questions over Irish neutrality

Wuthering Heights photocall

David O'Mahony: Better to be bloody, bold, and resolute when adapting for the silver screen

UK-Ireland Summit

Louise Burne: Our 'do nothing Dáil' is much more appealing than Britain's omnishambles

Subscriber

Connected Health, North South New directors

S Connected Health names two MDs for north and south

Rebecca Vogel Faulkner and Lorraine Corr take on lead roles with homecare provider Connected Health

Leaf IT unveils executive changes as part of growth plan

S Leaf IT unveils executive changes as part of growth plan

Sandown Park Races - Saturday January 31st

S Ruby Walsh: We are turning our backs on gambling devil we know for the one we don’t

Louth v Meath - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Meath now the hunters with knives sharpened for Louth

LISTEN NOW

Six Nations Podcast: what we learned from Ireland's win over Italy

Six Nations Podcast: what we learned from Ireland's win over Italy

Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien ask where Ireland’s victory and flawed performance against the Azzurri leaves them ahead of next week’s trip to Twickenham.

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How Iveragh is fighting back against rural depopulation

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview

Six Nations Podcast: Ireland v Italy preview

Watch Now

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

Watch: Savannah Guthrie appeals for help from the public in new video

U.S. television news host Savannah Guthrie appealed for help from members of the public on Monday (February 9), nine days after her mother Nancy’s presumed abduction in Arizona.

Seattle Seahawks v New England Patriots - Super Bowl LX - Levi's Stadium

Watch: Bad Bunny joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin in vibrant Super Bowl halftime show

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

Watch: Rough seas cause unusually high waves to hit the coast of Ireland

farming

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

230 jobs at risk at ABP Waterford plant

The company confirmed that the proposed redundancies relate to the cutting and deboning operation at the site

feedlot intensive production system beef cattle

The week everyone missed: TB, CAP reform and Mercosur moves on

Summer in the Cotswolds

Second application window for ACRES landscape actions now open

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Pressure mounts as two councils call for Bord Bia chair to stand down

Property

Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes

Irish architects leaving a firm footprint on American streetscapes

Irish-based architects and construction firms continue to play an important role in the USA's building landscape. Rita de Brún reports

Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000

Make a play for Ballincollig's roomy Heathfield for €765,000

Soak up the harbour views from €580k Norwood Park home

Soak up the harbour views from €580k Norwood Park home

€395,000 family home in Ballineen with therapeutic ‘sea view’

€395,000 family home in Ballineen with therapeutic ‘sea view’

World

SpaceX Crew Launch

Four new astronauts arrive at International Space Station

SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral

Germany Munich Security Conference

Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine

APTOPIX Brazil Carnival

In Pictures: Stunning costumes and nonstop street parties at Brazil Carnival

Alexei Navalny death

Russia killed Alexei Navalny with dart frog poison, say five countries

Sponsored Content

For the latest trends and styles — visit City Tiles & Bathrooms

For the latest trends and styles — visit City Tiles & Bathrooms

Expert advice on the latest tile and bathroom trends. Don’t miss out on the biggest ever new sale event at City Tiles & Bathrooms – now on!

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Charity places available for Cork City Marathon

Using the R&D tax credit to foster industry-academic collaboration

Using the R&D tax credit to foster industry-academic collaboration

More than meets the eye: How Bausch + Lomb, Waterford is shaping the future of contact lenses

More than meets the eye: How Bausch + Lomb, Waterford is shaping the future of contact lenses

photos of the week