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<p>The judge noted DJ Carey (pictured) was 'one of best known hurlers ever' whose reputation has been destroyed. File photo</p>

court and crime

Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey jailed for 'reprehensible' cancer fraud

DJ Carey pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing others to pay money to him after fraudulently claiming to have cancer

<p>A spokeswoman for Newstalk confirmed to the Irish Examiner that Ivan Yates' participation in programming during the election is now under review. File picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie</p>

politics

Ivan Yates gave training to Jim Gavin as well as two Fianna Fáil ministers

<p>Inquiry heard the teacher had engaged in 'predatory' behaviour with Miss A's best friend — a student identified as Miss B — when he kissed and slapped her in a pub on their sixth year graduation night.</p>

court and crime

Teacher who had sexual relationship with Leaving Cert student struck off register of teachers

Parenting is hard – and harder when you’re sick

parenting

Parenting is hard – and harder when you’re sick

Ipas centre attack

news

Anti-migrant rally held in Drogheda days before near fatal attack on Ipas centre

Grant Williams takes a box kick 10/11/2022

companies

Munster to play in Páirc Uí Chaoimh due to low first-round attendances in Thomond Park

A fight breaks out on the pitch at full time 2/11/2025

gaa

Wexford GAA to join gardaí in investigation of brawl after senior football final

10 gigs and events for November: Bob Dylan, My Bloody Valentine and panto season begins

culture

10 gigs and events for November: Bob Dylan, My Bloody Valentine and panto season begins

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

comment-analysis

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Digital payments are fine but, like most of us, I still prefer to carry cash

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly’s win shows how Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil keep getting elections wrong

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Gareth O'Callaghan: My wife’s cancer battle opened my eyes to another disease in Ireland: hate

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Colin Sheridan: Ireland is moving so fast, it's forgotten its people

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News

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Irish households see total domestic energy debt of €177m despite €3.3bn paid out in credit scheme

Energy minister Darragh O'Brien said that more targeted measures are needed to protect households, adding that energy credits were not sustainable

Uisce Éireann to take over wastewater facilities from developers in minister's plan

Uisce Éireann to take over wastewater facilities from developers in minister's plan

Cabinet meeting

Taoiseach and other Fianna Fáil ministers received media training from Ivan Yates

US import tariffs

Changes to government spending rules could see project timelines cut by up to a year

sport

Mossy Lawler 28/10/2025

Mossy Lawler: 'These players understand that this is an opportunity for them to stick their hands up at a higher level'

Munster assistant coach Mossy Lawler believes there is an opportunity for all those travelling to Spain to advance their Test claims at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Kiely favours golden score over shootout to decide drawn games

Kiely favours golden score over shootout to decide drawn games

Real Madrid CF v Valencia CF - LaLiga EA Sports

S Real Madrid delight in the rise of their Turkish Messi

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

'Faz let the families come in': Ireland debut will stay with Paddy McCarthy

Insight: Must Reads

Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

S Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

If he is so minded, DJ Carey may be in a position to make amends and show that there can be second acts in GAA lives. But it will be a long, long road back

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

'I see dead people': Kerry man says he can communicate with ghosts

'I see dead people': Kerry man says he can communicate with ghosts

Lifestyle

ULSTER 9 IRA/ Enniskillen

Podcast Corner: Two new shows delve into Irish history

Two podcasts that reckon with Ireland’s past, while informing our present

School boy and his father hiking together and exploring nature with magnifying glass. Little boy and dad spend quality family ti

Colman Noctor: Understanding science starts with moments of shared wonder, not in our genes

A sleepy teenager lazily eats porridge early in the morning

Aoife Hearne: My teen won’t eat unless I put food in front of him

Jack O'Lantern And Witch's Hat On An Orange Background

Julie Jay: I'm already quizzing my son about next year’s Halloween outfit

Viewpoints

Where are the riots when white Irish men attack?

Where are the riots when white Irish men attack?

Riotous reaction to Citywest allegations were rooted in racism. If your reaction to that is denial — ask yourself where the rioters were after Alanna Quinn Idris was attacked?

Rioting Aftermath - Shankill Road, Belfast

Same old story of anti-immigration fear plays out with new faces

Children and young people need safe offline spaces to thrive

Children and young people need safe offline spaces to thrive

Is it really possible to reform judicial reviews of planning?

Is it really possible to reform judicial reviews of planning?

Subscriber

John Fogarty: Why did GPA give DJ Carey €30,000?

S John Fogarty: Why did GPA give DJ Carey €30,000?

Oversight has been a major stumbling block in the GAA-GPA funding negotiations. The DJ Carey donation suggests they have cause to insist on more regulation.

Arise Aghabullogue and take place among the dual jewels, Bandon await and Bride Rovers make their point

S Arise Aghabullogue and take place among the dual jewels, Bandon await and Bride Rovers make their point

Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Waterford's rising tide, Loughrea leaders, sweeper scourge

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

S Donal Lenihan: Farrell must select well to win now while preparing for future

LISTEN NOW

The ieBusiness Podcast: Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan on the current landscape of Irish rugby

The ieBusiness Podcast: Munster Rugby CEO Ian Flanagan on the current landscape of Irish rugby

The sports leader on the club’s various revenue streams, player dynamics and the its recently opened centre of excellence in Cork.

Rugby podcast special: Ireland v All Blacks reaction from Chicago

Rugby podcast special: Ireland v All Blacks reaction from Chicago

Inside the Kieran Quilligan murder case: Heartbreak, justice, and a family’s loss

Inside the Kieran Quilligan murder case: Heartbreak, justice, and a family’s loss

Rugby podcast special: previewing Ireland v the All Blacks from Chicago

Rugby podcast special: previewing Ireland v the All Blacks from Chicago

Watch Now

Link Hong Kong Open - Final Round

Watch: McKibbin wins the Hong Kong Open to seal major spots

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin won the Hong Kong Open on Sunday (November 2) to earn spots at both The Masters and British Open in 2026.

Watch: Dragon of Shandon parade on Halloween night

Watch: Dragon of Shandon parade on Halloween night

Watch: Two dead as record rainfall floods New York City streets and subways

Watch: Two dead as record rainfall floods New York City streets and subways

farming

Ireland donates historic soil testing device to FAO museum

Ireland donates historic soil testing device to FAO museum

The museum in Rome will be a permanent, interactive space dedicated to global food systems, cultural traditions, and sustainable agriculture

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Fox in garden

Fox hunting: Predator control or outdated blood sport?

King Charles III Records Podcast With Cate Blanchett And Dr Elinor Breman For Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's Seed Bank 25th Annive

Lighten Up: Nurturing the seed with Cate Blanchett

Property

Autumn portrait of the little kitten wearing the pink-gray knitted scarf. Cat sitting outdoors on fallen yellow leaves in a gard

Garden Q&A: Should I still cut the grass on my lawn in winter?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Bandon new build at €370k attracting city inquiries as deemed more affordable

Bandon new build at €370k attracting city inquiries as deemed more affordable

Convenience looms at €295k Douglas mill workers' terraced home

Convenience looms at €295k Douglas mill workers' terraced home

Head-to-toe makeover and twice its original size, buyers will be on the double for €380k Blarney home

Head-to-toe makeover and twice its original size, buyers will be on the double for €380k Blarney home

World

Obit Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies aged 89

Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore to the protective mother in Wild At Heart, has died at the age of 89.

ChatGPT - artificial intelligence AI chatbot by OpenAI

OpenAI and Amazon sign $38bn deal for AI computing power

Jamaica Extreme Weather

Jamaica rushes to prepare for peak tourism season following Hurricane Melissa

Italy Medieval Tower Collapsed

Bid to reach worker trapped in medieval tower that partially collapsed in Rome

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