Irish Examiner

Sign in

<p> The Ombudsman for the Defence Forces is investigating how Captain, later Commondant, Alan Kearney, was embroiled for years in a criminal investigation. </p>

spotlight

Ombudsman probes case of Army officer who endured ‘tortuous’ legal ordeal

Alan Kearney faced ‘a calculated, brutal withdrawal’ when he needed the Defence Forces the most, writes Mick Clifford

<p>The LeisurePlex site on the corner of MacCurtain St and Brian Boru St.</p>

munster

New Premier Inn for Cork city as planning granted for new hotel on Leisureplex site

<p>Gareth Sheridan. File picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

politics

Kerry County Council backs Gareth Sheridan for presidential bid

Here's where Ghostbusters star Bill Murray has been visiting in Cork

people

Here's where Ghostbusters star Bill Murray has been visiting in Cork

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

munster

GAA community in shock as father of Limerick senior hurler stabbed at his home

Gardaí warn people not to use Sat Navs when heading to the Ploughing

farming

Gardaí warn people not to use Sat Navs when heading to the Ploughing

Chatting Cork: Sherlock's goal, Nemo smiling, Newcestown's history, Valleys blow

S politics

Chatting Cork: Sherlock's goal, Nemo smiling, Newcestown's history, Valleys blow

Sarah Butler: My recipes for a classic lasagne and a roast chicken traybake

food

Sarah Butler: My recipes for a classic lasagne and a roast chicken traybake

Taoiseach 'not happy' with county councils over failure to rezone land for housing

politics

Taoiseach 'not happy' with county councils over failure to rezone land for housing

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: No way back this time for Labour’s self-pitying moral chameleon Peter Mandelson

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

Colin Sheridan.png

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

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

Ireland traditional sport minimal concept. Man hands hold hurly sticks "u2013 hurleys. Fluffy ball with Irish colors on top of i

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

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

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

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

News

Cork mother tells Taoiseach her disabled daughter has been 'ignored' by the State

Cork mother tells Taoiseach her disabled daughter has been 'ignored' by the State

Cobh woman Antoinette Burke asked Micheál Martin to ensure her daughter could get hip replacement surgery abroad

PORTUGAL-WEATHER-CLIMATE-WILDFIRE

Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds

Soldier F court case

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

Man, 80s, dies in hospital days after being assaulted in Tipperary

Man, 80s, dies in hospital days after being assaulted in Tipperary

sport

Burnley v Liverpool - Premier League - Turf Moor

Virgil van Dijk approves of Arne Slot’s attacking intent at Liverpool

“The manager knows what he is doing and he has full trust in me and the others at the back,” said Van Dijk.

Clayton McMillan with Johann van Graan 12/9/2025

Bath's Cork experience brought back happy memories for Johann van Graan

Ricky Hatton File Photos

Ricky Hatton’s family pay emotional tribute to boxing great

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

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

Lifestyle

Black Shower Head

Life Hack: How to clean a black shower and the cleaning mistakes that could damage it

Expert tips and simple swaps to keep your shower looking flawless

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

Workout with Derval O'Rourke: Week one of my 10-minute fitness challenge

Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Irish actress Olwen Fouéré picks her touchstones

77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room

Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever male Emmy winner for 'Adolescence' role

Viewpoints

An old miniature man and woman standing on a pile of coins.

Ireland can lead EU on equality — but first we must get our own legislation in order

Ireland's EU presidency will be a chance to show leadership in terms of tolerance and fairness, writes Liam Herrick

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

Anti-immigration rhetoric never ends with 'just a protest'

What you lose when you use AI to make art

What you lose when you use AI to make art

APTOPIX Charlie Kirk Shot

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

Subscriber

President Trump Concludes Stay In Doonbeg

S Colin Sheridan: Doonbeg decision tethers Irish golf to a name synonymous with division and vulgarity

By choosing Doonbeg, the authorities have made it clear which side they’re on.

The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

S The Gaelic Football Show: reffing special with man in the middle Brendan Cawley

Russian invasion of Ukraine

S Terry Prone: No way back this time for Labour’s self-pitying moral chameleon Peter Mandelson

David Shaw and teammates celebrate with the cup
14/9/2025

S GAA Weekend Talking Points: Brosnan electric for Crokes as Na Gaeil schooled on kickouts

LISTEN NOW

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

National dairy herd shows positive fertility trend

National dairy herd shows positive fertility trend

Despite positive fertility performance across the national dairy herd, there is still room for improvement, say cattle breeders

Farming requires hard work all year around

70% of dairy farmers view loss of derogation as a challenge to farm viability

tractor

Making the most of our rural hedgerows

CTAOP's Night Out 2021: Fast And Furious

Denis Lehane: A hairy time at the ploughing

Property

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

All roads lead to Kerry for art lovers

Works by O’Neill, Warhol, Banksy, and Dali go on show in the Kingdom for the Art at the Falls exhibition, writes Des O'Sullivan

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

Who'll push the boat out for €1.3m Glengarriff waterside bungalow?

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

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

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

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

World

Australia Bank Fine

Australian bank ANZ to pay record fine for corporate misconduct

One of Australia’s largest banks has agreed to pay a record 240 million Australian dollars (£117 million) in penalties for corporate misconduct affecting almost 65,000 customers and the federal government.

Mideast Wars Gulf Anger

Qatar denounces Israel ahead of major summit on Doha strike

Glastonbury Festival 2025

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

Ricky Hatton death

Tributes paid to former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton

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

IE_logo_newsletters

Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Irish Examiner delivered to your inbox

photos of the week