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<p>Sr Clare Crockett is only the second nun in Ireland to be considered for sainthood. Photo: sisterclare.com</p>

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Bras, prayers and pilgrimages: Devotion to Derry nun tipped for sainthood grows

Hundreds visit Sr Clare Crockett’s grave daily in Derry as claims of miracles fuel her path towards possible sainthood

<p>Passengers are now being allowed to re-enter the terminal, with flight operations expected to resume within 30 minutes, according to airport operator DAA.</p>

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Dublin Airport terminal reopens after suspicious baggage sparks security alert

<p>Paul O'Connell: Since I’ve retired, people are always telling me I’ve lost weight. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile</p>

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My Saturday with Paul O'Connell: I struggled to sleep when I started coaching the Irish team

Wedding of the week: Abbey and Tadhg wed nine years after meeting in Cork's Havana Browns

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Wedding of the week: Abbey and Tadhg wed nine years after meeting in Cork's Havana Browns

Sweet dessert is on the table. Raspberry dessert, cheesecake, trifle, mouse in a glass

food columnists

Michelle Darmody: How to make a classic black forest gateau and the mistakes to avoid

Bantry Bay home with golf course views attracting international interest for €795k

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Bantry Bay home with golf course views attracting international interest for €795k

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Day 8

sport

'It's just insane': Why Kate O'Connor's stunning Tokyo silver could be just the beginning

I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out

travel

I spent a week walking the Donegal Camino — here are the moments that stood out

Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

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Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Regular Columnists

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Colin Sheridan: Sometimes the simplest messages are the most difficult to deliver

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Why successive governments put landowners ahead of the common good

Paul Hosford: Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

Clodagh Finn: Great Irish wives, the club with so many overlooked members

Insight: Must Reads

Anthony Boyle on House of Guinness, growing up in Belfast, and what comes next

Anthony Boyle on House of Guinness, growing up in Belfast, and what comes next

Anthony Boyle talks about taking the lead in House of Guinness and his work on future projects, writes Esther McCarthy

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

Discover the Cork GP who introduced Turkish baths to Europe

MIRIAM HUSSEY

Miriam Hussey: I ended up in hospital after travelling — it was quite frightening to see that

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

News

Irish presidential election

Sinn Féin backs independent Catherine Connolly for the presidency

The Sinn Féin leader announced her party’s backing for Catherine Connolly, pledging a strong campaign to secure the presidency

Northern Ireland Troubles framework

Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest

Garda sign lamp

Pedestrian seriously injured after three-vehicle crash in Tipperary

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

sport

Manchester United v Chelsea - Premier League - Old Trafford

Amorim urges Man Utd to stop making life ‘complicated’ after Chelsea win

Casemiro's sending-off after collecting a second booking just before the break set up a nervy second half

Late Lyons goal squeezes Ballygarvan past St Catherines

Late Lyons goal squeezes Ballygarvan past St Catherines

Rangers v Hibernian - Premier Sports Cup - Quarter Final - Ibrox Stadium

Martin gets rare win but Rangers fans show their disdain on day of protest

West Ham United v Crystal Palace - Premier League - London Stadium

Dejected Potter 'understands the environment' as he looks resigned to his fate

Lifestyle

Culture That Made Me: Cork-born singer Flo McSweeney selects her touchstones

Culture That Made Me: Cork-born singer Flo McSweeney selects her touchstones

Born in Cork in 1962, Flo McSweeney has sung vocals with several bands, including Moving Hearts, and presented several TV programmes on RTÉ

Esther McCarthy: I make no apologies — here are the four types of mums you see in sport centres

Esther McCarthy: I make no apologies — here are the four types of mums you see in sport centres

Sarah Butler: My soup and quiche recipes are perfect recipes for hectic weekdays

Sarah Butler: My soup and quiche recipes are perfect recipes for hectic weekdays

My Life with Carl McAuliffe: I operate on lions and other animals in Fota

My Life with Carl McAuliffe: I operate on lions and other animals in Fota

Viewpoints

How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online

How the global far-right uses Ireland to spread anti-immigrant narratives online

From tricolours in Dublin to protests in London, Ireland’s far-right is feeding — and being fed by — global networks

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

'Sleep in peace, little Daniel': Donabate mourns child as his suspected remains exhumed

Charlie Kirk Shot

Media unequipped to decipher Charlie Kirk suspect’s politics

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Finding Daniel Aruebose casts 10th birthday of Children First in gloom

Subscriber

Business as usual for Bride Rovers as Inniscarra feel the backlash

S Business as usual for Bride Rovers as Inniscarra feel the backlash

The rare group phase defeat proved no setback at all for Bride Rovers, whose quarter-final answer was to completely overwhelm Inniscarra in the opening half and eventually quell their second-half comeback

Munster Ronan O'Gara supported by James Coughlan Paul O'Connell and Conor Murray 28/10/2011

S Conor Murray book reveals training ground clash with O’Connell and Sexton friendship

Cian McPhillips celebrates winning the semi-final ahead of Max Bergin as he crosses the finish line setting a new national recor

S Cathal Dennehy: Cian McPhillips' talent was hiding in plain sight, now everyone can see it

Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

S Christy O'Connor: How many GAA Mourinhos profit after modest playing careers?

LISTEN NOW

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Cork businessman arrested in €750k fraud probe

A Cork businessman, previously unknown to Gardaí, was arrested after €750,000 in ATM withdrawals sparked an international fraud probe

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork’s new direction, pieces of the truth, and putting on the club warpaint

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Eoin O'Malley on the rivalry that defined Irish politics

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Fraudster Catherine O’Brien facing jail, with Ann Murphy

Watch Now

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Watch: Jerry from Kerry bought a camper van and surfboard

Jerry from Kerry spills the beans at the National Ploughing Championships, from camper van life to catching waves in Banna. Jerry says surfing’s like riding a bike… once you get back on, you never forget!

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Moss Trant from Tralee speaks about horse ploughing

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

Watch: Jerry from Kerry weighing up a presidential run

farming

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Tiktok star Fiona Bergin helps to champion farm safety at the Ploughing

Popular 'FarmTok' influencer Fiona Bergin was at the National Ploughing Championships to promote farm safety with Agri Aware and TikTok

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

New secretary-general appointed at Department of Agriculture

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan

Property

Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter

Cozymaxxing: the TikTok interiors trend transforming Irish homes this autumn/winter

From velvet throws to personal reading nooks, cozymaxxing is the interiors trend helping Irish homes become sanctuaries of comfort

Couple,man and woman,hugging each other while standing on the lawn in the backyard of their new bought house,rear view,modern ho

Budget must contain measures to incentivise new homes, say experts

Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn

Ireland’s planning system ‘no longer fit for purpose’, experts warn

The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers

The ultimate robot vacuum guide for Irish buyers

World

MiG-31 is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for the Soviet Air Forces by the Mikoyan design bureau as a replacement fo

Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from Nato pilots, officials say

Russian pilots ignored signals from Italian jets responding from Nato’s Baltic Air Policing Mission when they violated Estonian airspace, a senior Estonian military official has said.

Hong Kong WWII Bomb

Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after Second World War bomb discovered

MiG-31 is a supersonic interceptor aircraft developed for the Soviet Air Forces by the Mikoyan design bureau as a replacement fo

Russia denies violating Estonia’s airspace

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 people

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Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Landmark celebration to mark 50 years of Blarney Woollen Mills

Guests at the event had the opportunity to watch Aran sweaters being crafted before their eyes, connecting Ireland’s deep tradition of knitwear with a modern audience

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Curated winter sun holidays, designed by Oroko Travel

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

Budget 2026: Bold steps needed to secure Ireland’s future growth

The Land Cruiser Commercial has arrived and is coming to the National Ploughing Championships

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