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<p>Lt Jason Croke, Officer in Charge of the Naval Service Diving Section, inside the unit’s facilities at Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork, where highly specialised equipment — from hyperbaric chambers and diving helmets to remotely operated vehicles and surface-supplied systems — supports a small, highly trained team undertaking demanding subsea operations. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Behind the scenes at Cork's Naval Service Diving Station in Haulbowline

Irish Examiner security correspondent Cormac O'Keeffe and photographer Chani Anderson visited the Naval Service Diving Section to see the work they do, and learn of their ambitions for the future

SAnthony Daly: Limerick hunger is back alright, but what were Cork at?

<p>Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war (Alex Brandon/AP)</p>

world

Ceasefire proposal sent to US and Iran as air strikes leave 25 dead

Attractive girl with a man in bed

advice

Sex File: My orgasm has gone missing

David Reidy, Ronan Maher, Robert Downey, Mark Fitzgerald and Cian Lynch 26/3/2026

gaa

Dónal Óg Cusack: 'Nobody rises or falls faster than Tipperary.'

Acme Blind owner's €850k Crosshaven home overlooking Cork Harbour comes to market

residential

Acme Blind owner's €850k Crosshaven home overlooking Cork Harbour comes to market

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

gaa

'If you get a chance to win, you have to take it' - Kiely's call that Cork shall not pass is heard

'I’m feeling really good': Lisa McHugh shares health update after setback

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'I’m feeling really good': Lisa McHugh shares health update after setback

'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband

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'Teddy was a great guy': Cork woman to make final charity climb for late husband

News

Teenage mental health stock

'Fagin’s Law' fails to stop gangs luring children

It is not clear how many convictions have been secured.

Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports

Cormac O'Keefe: Ireland's navy strives to step up maritime security amid wave of reports

'People spend days without food': Kenyans suffering malnutrition due to recurring droughts

'People spend days without food': Kenyans suffering malnutrition due to recurring droughts

Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security

Tripling of naval service diving unit among reforms to boost Ireland's maritime security

sport

Denise O'Sullivan 7/3/2026

FA Cup quarter-finals: 6 talking points from the men’s and women’s weekend ties

Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool and Caitlin Hayes' Brighton booked their place in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

Caroline Dubois v Terri Harper - The Olympia Grand Hall

Caroline Dubois beats Terri Harper to hold WBO and WBC world lightweight titles

Nick Timoney celebrates with Jacob Stockdale after scoring his side's fourth try 4/4/2026

Murphy wants more polish for 'massive' La Rochelle visit

Jack Crowley and Craig Casey dejected after the match 4/4/2026

'It's just Jack' - Amid Munster's monstrous slump Crowley is still leading the way

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Insight: Must Reads

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Caitríona Redmond: The surprising ways Iran conflict could hit our pockets

From clothing and helium balloons to taking the stairs and turning off the air conditioning, the Iran conflict may impact your way of living in the months ahead

Top 100 restaurants in Ireland ranked, showcasing best food, chefs and dining experiences

S Top 100 restaurants in Ireland ranked, showcasing best food, chefs and dining experiences

Roast leg of lamb with potatoes and rosemary on serving wooden board

Darina Allen: My recipes for a traditional Easter Sunday lunch — including roast lamb

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Acceptability of a prank depends upon status of the victim, if there is one

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Gareth O'Callaghan: What if everything we thought we knew about Jesus was wrong?

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: We moved on from Covid — but did we learn anything?

Shona Murray: Trump is using the war in Iran to break up with Europe

Lifestyle

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Life Hack: How to remove chocolate stains from clothes, carpets, and couches

When we crack open the eggs at Easter, a chocolate catastrophe is never far away... Denise O'Donoghue has some quick-fix solutions

Culture That Made Me: Katriona O’Sullivan, author of Poor, picks her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Katriona O’Sullivan, author of Poor, picks her touchstones

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Suzanne Harrington: Joining a march is the psychological equivalent of a group hug

'It was the first time I’d ever met a sexologist': Ben Reilly on art and Cork

'It was the first time I’d ever met a sexologist': Ben Reilly on art and Cork

Viewpoints

Teacher pay and school funding on agenda of conferences

Teacher pay and school funding on agenda of conferences

Education Correspondent Jess Casey looks at issues 85,000 educators will consider at their annual union conferences this week

President Trump state visit to UK

Enda Brady: Keir Starmer has set the clock running on Britain rejoining the European Union

Assessment of need reform will not fix wider crisis of accessing care and children will pay the price

Assessment of need reform will not fix wider crisis of accessing care and children will pay the price

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Seven deadlines and an AI dilemma: Is the new Leaving Cert fixing one problem by creating another?

Subscriber

Tempers flare during the game between Kyle Hayes and Damien Cahalane 5/4/2026

S Kieran Shannon: Don't take for granted how glorious Gillane adorns finals

Aaron Gillane collected his 15th major medal under John Kiely – now, to go with the six Munster titles and five All-Irelands there is a fourth league medal.

Terry Prone: Acceptability of a prank depends upon status of the victim, if there is one

S Terry Prone: Acceptability of a prank depends upon status of the victim, if there is one

Fiona Tierney takes over as new chair of the Pensions Authority

S Fiona Tierney takes over as new chair of the Pensions Authority

Recruitment firm Barden unveils a suite of new senior roles

S Recruitment firm Barden unveils a suite of new senior roles

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The inquest into Waterford man Jamie Weldon's death concluded last week with a verdict of suicide, but his family still have questions

Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

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Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch: Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s egg hunt

Watch as volunteers at Passage West Baptist Church prepare 3,000 Easter eggs for the 11th annual children’s fun run.

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

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Watch: Trump signals easing of Cuba oil blockade as Russian tanker nears

farming

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Survey finds 70% of farmers returned cattle to sheds during March

The latest Calvin Insights Survey from FRS Co-Op found that 70% of Irish farms needed to bring cattle indoors due to bad weather in March.

Trio of March auctions sees 300a of Limerick land sold

Trio of March auctions sees 300a of Limerick land sold

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

When 5,000 cattle is small: the global beef divide facing Irish farmers

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Michael O'Leary tells Irish beef farmers to 'stop whingeing' about Mercosur

Property

A gem in Blackrock's Menloe Gardens for €750,000

A gem in Blackrock's Menloe Gardens for €750,000

A charming 5-bed semi-detached 1930s home in Blackrock's sought-after Menloe Gardens

Life on a blue lagoon in Ahakista for €595,000

Life on a blue lagoon in Ahakista for €595,000

Modern €595k Bishopstown sanctuary

Modern €595k Bishopstown sanctuary

The rise of modern urban country style

The rise of modern urban country style

World

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Dozens killed in Easter attacks in northern Nigeria

At least 26 people have been killed in three separate attacks

Russia Ukraine War

Two women and toddler killed in Russian drone attack on Ukraine

North Korea Kim's Daughter

North Korean leader’s teenage daughter ‘can be viewed as his heir’

MTV Video Music Awards 2016 - Show - New York

Kanye West should be banned from entering UK to perform at Wireless, CAA says

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Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

Groundbreaking short-form learning project graduates to mainstream

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

10 minutes with Shannon O’Sullivan of Corlann

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10 minutes with Jason Cooke of Cheshire Ireland

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