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Climate change drove Ireland’s record-breaking May temperatures, study finds

Researchers say unprecedented May heat was fuelled by global warming and could become increasingly common

<p>Malcolm Byrne from Fianna Fáil had been travelling to Dublin Airport when he stopped at a mandatory garda checkpoint in Dublin city centre, close to his hotel.<br> </p>

politics

Fianna Fáil TD steps down as Oireachtas committee chair following drink driving arrest

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English paper 2 brings surprises for Leaving Cert students

'A golf course accident made me go grey, and learn how to embrace it'

people

'A golf course accident made me go grey, and learn how to embrace it'

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

spotlight

What do the Occupied Territories Bill and triple lock mean for Ireland?

House of the Week: Possibly the world's most scenic tennis court at €1.65m West Cork home

residential

House of the Week: Possibly the world's most scenic tennis court at €1.65m West Cork home

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

gaa

Jack Anderson: The GAA's McGuinness mess: Five ways to avoid a repeat

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culture

Two Weeks In August: Irish actor Damien Molony enjoying his role in BBC hit show

Trial begins of three accused of murdering postman in North Cork town

court and crime

Trial begins of three accused of murdering postman in North Cork town

News

HSE 'hopes' to open Killarney nursing home by end of the month, as Hiqa flag issues in inspection

HSE 'hopes' to open Killarney nursing home by end of the month, as Hiqa flag issues in inspection

The home is one of seven that had been expected to be completed by 2024

Meta Data Centres

Experts warn AI data centres could increase fossil fuel dependence in Ireland

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial: 'She was scared, she had never told anyone this,' says complainant's husband

Cork woman broke temporary release conditions on purpose to access drug rehab in prison

Cork woman broke temporary release conditions on purpose to access drug rehab in prison

sport

World Indoor Athletics Championships - Day One

English sprints to second in Rome as Healy returns to action

That was the second quickest time of English’s career behind the 1:43.37 he ran in Budapest last year

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Day Four - Wentworth Golf Club

McIlroy recovers from tee-shot woes to post under-par first round in Ohio

Endorsement gallops to wide-margin victory over Amadeus Mozart in King George V Cup

Endorsement gallops to wide-margin victory over Amadeus Mozart in King George V Cup

Katie McCabe 4/6/2026

'Nasty' McCabe can be a hit at Chelsea, says Dutch captain

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Insight: Must Reads

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge

Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

Clare v Galway - Fulfil GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Eoghan Gunning has captained Clare to minor and U20 titles. Can he complete the triple?

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night

Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town

Regular Columnists

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Sarah Harte: Singers like CMAT and Iona Lynch are relentlessly judged — all women are

S Fergus Finlay: America has never had a president who thinks so little of the country he leads

S Terry Prone: Nicola Sturgeon may have been misled by her embezzling ex, but she should have spotted his lousy taste

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: Nuala O Faoláin showed us how to confront our unspoken fears

Lifestyle

Six For Your Radar: Cape Fear, David Byrne live, Stewart Lee...

Six For Your Radar: Cape Fear, David Byrne live, Stewart Lee...

The summer gigs in Cork at the Marquee and Musgrave Park also kick off

Girl and weight loss

Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — My weight has gone up... but at least I've got a plan now

Julie Jay: Mammy gets to take over the car playlist during the summer

Julie Jay: Mammy gets to take over the car playlist during the summer

Gordon Ramsay joins Niall Horan for an Irish fry-up — and struggles to pronounce 'Clonakilty'

Gordon Ramsay joins Niall Horan for an Irish fry-up — and struggles to pronounce 'Clonakilty'

Viewpoints

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Truth-telling is crucial for those who experienced abuse in Spiritan schools

Being a senior executive, a political figure, a successful lawyer, or medic does not provide immunity from the fear of speaking about childhood sexual abuse, writes Marie Keenan of the Restore Together initiative

Administrator looking at medical record

Patients forced to wait months or even years for medical records, despite legal right to access

School children in classroom

Terrible timing but some positives in Special Needs Assistants Workforce Development Plan

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Childcare: State is doing more than ever to reduce costs — but parents aren't likely to be grateful

Property

Chance to turn a corner on South Mall at up-for-rent No 88, available for €40k pa

Chance to turn a corner on South Mall at up-for-rent No 88, available for €40k pa

The four storey premises was previously home to estate agents Cohalan Downing

Vacant HSE dispensaries and health centres among seven disused properties up for auction

Vacant HSE dispensaries and health centres among seven disused properties up for auction

Garden Q&A: Our griselinea hedge is dying. What should we do?

Garden Q&A: Our griselinea hedge is dying. What should we do?

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme

BAM has four-month reprieve to address concerns over Cork student scheme

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Ceroflo, Storm Technology, Kinto, Arachas Broking, Roche and Mason Hayes & Curran

Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

S Dalo's Hurling Show: A rock'n'roll Sunday and the Leinster decider with Patrick Horgan

Hotel review: Bedford Hotel has knockout views and stylish design

S Hotel review: Bedford Hotel has knockout views and stylish design

Monaghan v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

S Maurice Brosnan on football: What’s the one thing defenders have that forwards haven’t?

LISTEN NOW

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

Arena: NBA finals, basketball’s influence on other sports, coaching in the future

Ciaran O'Sullivan posts up with Maurice Brosnan on this week's Arena.

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

How is the Healy-Rae split being received in Leinster House and what does it mean for Kerry?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The mystery of Bill Fitzgibbon

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The mystery of Bill Fitzgibbon

The Gaelic Football Show: Mayo hold off Farney fightback, Louth punish Dubs

S The Gaelic Football Show: Mayo hold off Farney fightback, Louth punish Dubs

Watch Now

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026

Highlights from the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Photos from this event can be found on the Irish Examiner photo sales website here.

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy

farming

'50 times the size of Croke Park': Illegal fire destroys habitats in Wicklow Mountains

'50 times the size of Croke Park': Illegal fire destroys habitats in Wicklow Mountains

A wildfire has destroyed 66ha of Wicklow Mountains National Park with devastating repercussions on wildlife in the area with nests and habitats destroyed in the blaze

Denis Lehane: Relax, it's only the Leaving Cert

Denis Lehane: Relax, it's only the Leaving Cert

Irish farm accountancy body becomes founding member of global agri-food network

Irish farm accountancy body becomes founding member of global agri-food network

Farmers 'more concerned about climate change' than people think, says ESRI

Farmers 'more concerned about climate change' than people think, says ESRI

World

Russia Ukraine War

Zelensky calls on Putin for direct negotiations in public letter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

APTOPIX Russia Drone Attack

Vladimir Putin says Russia will bolster air defences after Ukraine drone attacks

CORRECTION Nepal Everest Sherpa Rescued

Sherpa guide missing for a week on Everest rescued while crawling to base camp

Ratcliffe on Soar power station stock

'Habitable, equal 21st century is materially possible' - report

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From global beauty boss to first-time renovator, Aimee Connolly brings her signature eye for colour to a room transformation with Dulux Heritage

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience

How Gas Networks Ireland’s Scotland project will reduce its carbon footprint by 42%

How Gas Networks Ireland’s Scotland project will reduce its carbon footprint by 42%

Where to stay, eat and explore in Northern Ireland this summer

Where to stay, eat and explore in Northern Ireland this summer

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