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

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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>Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor Photo: Irish Examiner </p>

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Conor McGregor pulls out of presidential election race

<p>Andrew and Paudie face off in Episode 7 of 'The Traitors Ireland'. And, honestly, we were as flummoxed as Paudie was that he'd pulled it off in Episode 6.</p>

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'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team discover their reign is over before it begins

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

health and wellbeing

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

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

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

The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?

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The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

Soldier F court case

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

The long-awaited trial of the former paratrooper accused of two murders in Derry on January 30 1972 began at Belfast Crown Court on Monday morning

Facial recognition

Facial recognition technology: How gardaí plan to use AI in major crime investigations

Laganside court

Long-awaited trial of former soldier accused of Bloody Sunday murders to begin

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Irish Government urged to 'hold its resolve' and pass the Occupied Territories Bill

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Ricky Hatton File Photos

Ricky Hatton’s family pay emotional tribute to boxing great

Tributes have been paid across sport and wider society towards Hatton, a former world welterweight champion.

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

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

Ricky Hatton File Photos

Unforgettable Ricky Hatton turned boxing into a spectacle for his vast army of fans

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Lifestyle

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

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

The celebrated actress includes the likes of Lankum, Wes Anderson and Jack London in her selections

77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room

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

Leisurely days with my love are the best

Sex File: My orgasms are better without him

Shrinkflation financial situation of lower rate of inflation concept

Shrinkflation is back in the news — and here’s what it means for Irish consumers

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

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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

The All-Ireland final ref joins James Horan and Paul Rouse to discuss his journey to the top of the game, what makes a good umpire, the art of communication and much more.

Russian invasion of Ukraine

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

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

Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

S Mick Clifford: Maria Steen’s late bid for presidency lacks the groundwork to succeed

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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?

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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

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Making the most of our rural hedgerows

Hedges are habitats for a wide range of wildlife. Over half of Ireland’s bird species — 55 in total — rely on hedges, with 35 species using them for nesting, writes Catherine Keena

CTAOP's Night Out 2021: Fast And Furious

Denis Lehane: A hairy time at the ploughing

Grazing Cows

Losing nitrates derogation could cost Irish dairy herds 27 cows each

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Thanks to all the volunteers at Inniscarra

Property

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

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

Bungalow called Brylands dips its toes in harbour waters near wondrous Garinish Island

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

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a home

Property Advice: How to afford a 'fixer-upper' and make it a 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

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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

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