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#Health - Body

Life with epilepsy: 'It looked like my daughter was having a stroke'

Signs of epilepsy vary according to the condition, and it doesn’t always involve loss of consciousness or shaking of the limbs, as Aisling Allan discovered when her daughter had a seizure

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Health - My Story

Life with epilepsy: 'It looked like my daughter was having a stroke'

Signs of epilepsy vary according to the condition, and it doesn’t always involve loss of consciousness or shaking of the limbs, as Aisling Allan discovered when her daughter had a seizure

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Irish Examiner Instagram

Cork stars Graham Norton and Cillian Murphy appear in new Taylor Swift music video

Swift credited Gleeson with inspiring the entire shoot while they were both guests on The Graham Norton Show

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Beef and Sheep

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Tillage

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Pigs and Poultry

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Rural Life

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Dairy

Calls for entries for the International Year of the Woman Farmer ambassador

Department is searching for its Irish farming ambassador and hosting a photo competition

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI experts say deepfakes now at 'industrial' scale

Scammers are using widely available and inexpensive tools to perpetuate increasingly targeted heists

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Six Nations

Jacob Stockdale dejected after the match 5/2/2026

'Wee glint of hope' he might play for Ireland again kept Stockdale going

Jacob Stockdale admitted there was a "lack of intensity" in Ireland's performance against France in the opening game of the Six Nations

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Outdoors

Coastal brown bear, also known as Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos) carrying a silver salmon or coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) tha

Salmon deaths and a tyre pollution trial

A US judge will decide if, as research suggests, a chemical tyre additive is harming endangered fish species

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Ukraine

Deputy chief of Russian military intelligence shot and injured

Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev, 64, was shot several times by an unidentified assailant at an apartment building in Moscow’s north-west and taken to hospital

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Weather

Waterford roads sustained significant damage due to 'persistent and sustained' rainfall

The national forecaster said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, can lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Workplace Wellbeing

Are you actually taking your lunch break at work? Here's why skipping it is bad for your health

Skipping breaks during the day might seem productive, but our minds and bodies need regular rest and food to perform at their best

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Insight

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

Jonathan deBurca Butler enjoys relaxing over a pint at his local. It’s a simple habit woven into the fabric of his life. So how did he fare when he quit alcohol for a month?

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Hurling

Cork and Tipperary name teams for National Hurling League clash

Nine of the Tipperary team which started last year's All-Ireland final victory over Cork will line out at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Tipperary GAA

Cork and Tipperary name teams for National Hurling League clash

Nine of the Tipperary team which started last year's All-Ireland final victory over Cork will line out at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Politics

Judicial reviews ‘major issue’ in delivering flood defence schemes – minister

Jack Chambers said judicial reviews were causing ‘paralysis’ in some flood defence projects

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Iran

Oman mediates direct US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme

The country’s foreign ministry made the announcement in a post on X

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Podcasts - Rugby

Six Nations Podcast: Does French lesson in Paris mark the end of a golden era?

Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis reflect on a long dark night for Ireland at the Stade de France after an opening Six Nations defeat to the hosts.

Listen | Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Podcasts - Home

Six Nations Podcast: Does French lesson in Paris mark the end of a golden era?

Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis reflect on a long dark night for Ireland at the Stade de France after an opening Six Nations defeat to the hosts.

Listen | Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Irish Rugby

Six Nations Podcast: Does French lesson in Paris mark the end of a golden era?

Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis reflect on a long dark night for Ireland at the Stade de France after an opening Six Nations defeat to the hosts.

Listen | Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Motorsport

$The Motor Sport Council seems fractured - will it heal?$

The Motor Sport Council seems fractured - will it heal?

It's an unprecedented situation for the governing body of Irish Motorsport.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Podcasts - Mick Clifford

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Politics today — Louise Burne

Irish Examiner Political Correspondent Louise Burne joins Mick on this week's pod to discuss the Government's response to flooding, George Mitchell's legacy, two upcoming byelections, and more

Listen | Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Jeffrey Epstein

Epstein files shed more light on Steve Bannon’s efforts to influence European politics

The messages mostly date to 2018 and 2019, when Bannon, after being sacked by Mr Trump, regularly visited Europe in his quest to forge a movement in the European parliament

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#What a difference a day makes

Trevor O'Neill: ‘My autism diagnosis felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders’

Midleton-based Trevor O’Neill describes two key moments that led to him gaining a sense of purpose and of himself — and the confidence to see things through

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Donald Trump

‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms

In wake of Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to ‘take over’ voting, senator Ruben Gallego urges citizens to take a stand and give the ‘ultimate response’

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#US Elections

‘Grind the country to a halt’: Democrat urges national strike if Trump meddles in midterms

In wake of Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to ‘take over’ voting, senator Ruben Gallego urges citizens to take a stand and give the ‘ultimate response’

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Munster Rugby

Dan Kelly: 'I'd almost forgotten what it was like to play with the shackles off'

It’s not that there isn’t structure to what Kelly has found on this side of the Irish Sea. There is. It just isn’t anything like the structure he experienced back at Tigers.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Climate Change

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

A one-in-100-year flood does not mean a flood that happens once a century. It means a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. Two such floods can occur in back-to-back years, or several can occur in a single decade

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Family

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'Shocking' data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment

University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital among six facilities showing regional inequalities in 'shocking' Irish Cancer Society data

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Breast cancer

'Shocking' data shows cancer patients face postcode lottery for timely treatment

University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospital among six facilities showing regional inequalities in 'shocking' Irish Cancer Society data

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Kilkenny GAA

Keoghan confident Cats can fill holes left by departed duo Lawlor and Ryan

Losing a fellow 2025 All-Star winner and a nominee are blows for Kilkenny but Keoghan is assured they will be replaced.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Camogie

Laura Treacy celebrates after the game 11/8/2024

Cork's Laura Treacy: 'I was always chasing perfection, and I never, ever was going to get it'

Want an idea of what made Treacy great and a manager’s dream? How she begins to answer the query on her worst day in the jersey - last August’s All-Ireland final defeat – tells the tale.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Cork - Sport

Cork's Laura Treacy: 'I was always chasing perfection, and I never, ever was going to get it'

Want an idea of what made Treacy great and a manager’s dream? How she begins to answer the query on her worst day in the jersey - last August’s All-Ireland final defeat – tells the tale.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Consumer Affairs

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NTA has spent an 'astounding' €35m on contactless payment system due in 2028

Cork councillor says it is an 'astounding sum to be spent' on a system which public transport users will not see for another two years

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Cork - News

NTA has spent an 'astounding' €35m on contactless payment system due in 2028

Cork councillor says it is an 'astounding sum to be spent' on a system which public transport users will not see for another two years

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Government spending

NTA has spent an 'astounding' €35m on contactless payment system due in 2028

Cork councillor says it is an 'astounding sum to be spent' on a system which public transport users will not see for another two years

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Irish Examiner Instagram Sport

France v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

S Ronan O'Gara: Ramos on a different level as the misery rained down on Ireland in Paris

Ireland had a midfield penalty in the second period and Prendergast didn't get the distance his forwards desperately needed to get their teeth into. It could have been 29-21 and now Ireland could test their pulse.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Valentine

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

For our Top 8, I’ve put together some breakfast ideas worth lingering over

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Natural Health

Young woman suffering from itching on her skin and scratching an itchy place. Allergic reaction to insect bites, dermatitis, foo

Natural health: What can I do to treat my psoriasis?

And adding garlic to your diet to boost your immune system

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Top 8

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

For our Top 8, I’ve put together some breakfast ideas worth lingering over

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Working Life

Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly

Natali Kocijan, professional carer, The Great Care Co-Op (TGCC) “I came across The Great Care Co-Op when I saw an advert looking for carers in a supermarket in Dalkey during covid.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Health - Life

Working Life: Client-centered approach to caring for the elderly

Natali Kocijan, professional carer, The Great Care Co-Op (TGCC) “I came across The Great Care Co-Op when I saw an advert looking for carers in a supermarket in Dalkey during covid.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

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Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections likely to take place in May

One was elected Ireland's President, the other became the World Bank's MD. Voters will now choose who will take the Dáil seats vacated by Catherine Connolly and Paschal Donohoe

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Womens Health

Is a shift towards for-profit care homes a fair deal for all?

Nursing home models don't fully address fears about dementia and long-term care. As the population ages, the Government urgently needs to plan, writes Suzanne Cahill

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Mens Health

Is a shift towards for-profit care homes a fair deal for all?

Nursing home models don't fully address fears about dementia and long-term care. As the population ages, the Government urgently needs to plan, writes Suzanne Cahill

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Winter features

Colm O'Regan: Don't go cold shouldering fun stuff just because it's winter

The people who put A Thing On In January, who light a candle rather than curse the darkness are to be lauded. In fact, they should be accorded the highest informal honour possible in Ireland — 'Fair F*cks to Them'

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

#Gaelic Football

Munster counties band together to improve football standards

Brian Cuthbert will chair a committee featuring heavy hitters from each of the six Munster counties.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Screen Scene

A Quiet Love: Cork producer on his new film about the romantic tales of three deaf couples

Seán Herlihy delves into three heartwarming stories for Ireland’s first feature documentary told through sign language, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Catherine Connolly

Unionist MP tells President Connolly in Derry: 'You're in our country'

Gregory Campbell told reporters that he was 'more than disappointed' that there were numerous references to Derry but 'not a single reference to Londonderry' in a speech given by the President

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Home - Improvements

woman installing new hood filter at kitchen

How to keep your home smelling sweet and boost indoor air quality

Air exchanges from outdoors are at the heart of a healthy home

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming Columns

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The Beckham wedding... Finally, auld Lehane discloses what he saw that night

Denis Lehane follows Brooklyn Beckham's Insta post with his own bombshell revelations about THAT first dance — but it's not what you might expect. Of course, it's this week's Lighten Up

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Denis Lehane

The Beckham wedding... Finally, auld Lehane discloses what he saw that night

Denis Lehane follows Brooklyn Beckham's Insta post with his own bombshell revelations about THAT first dance — but it's not what you might expect. Of course, it's this week's Lighten Up

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Agribusiness

Farmers protest outside the Dáil as Bord Bia chair defends his position

Farmers hear from farming organisation spokespersons and burn Bord Bia paperwork as they protest outside the Dáil.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Munster

Farmers protest outside the Dáil as Bord Bia chair defends his position

Farmers hear from farming organisation spokespersons and burn Bord Bia paperwork as they protest outside the Dáil.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Legal matters

Bricklayer laying another brick in the wall on construction site for sturdy wall

Ask a solicitor: Is it worth it to risk building a home on family land without title?

The fact planning permission was obtained with your aunt’s cooperation does not, in itself, give rise to ownership rights. However, that does not necessarily mean that you have no legal protection

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Business of Sport

Ryder Cup makes callout for 2,000 volunteers for Adare Manor showpiece

A staggering 24,000 registrations of interest already received for the Limerick showpiece

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Cost of living

File Photo Minister for Health Leo Varadkar will launch the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill which sets out to reduce the damage tha

Government has no plans to raise minimum unit price for alcohol

Measure was first introduced in 2022 in a bid to reduce serious illness and death from alcohol consumption

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Richard Collins

Are brent geese becoming city geese?

The pale-bellied brent goose, probably the world’s most northerly breeding bird, nests on remote uninhabited islands in Arctic Canada and the 'goose army' arrives in Ireland in winter

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Birds of Ireland

Are brent geese becoming city geese?

The pale-bellied brent goose, probably the world’s most northerly breeding bird, nests on remote uninhabited islands in Arctic Canada and the 'goose army' arrives in Ireland in winter

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Brian Reidy

manure robot inside farm full of spotted milk cows in holland

Brian Reidy: Why feed space, water, and cubicles matter for early lactation

As a rule of thumb, if cows spend more than a minute standing on a cubicle undisturbed without lying down, they are unhappy with the cubicle design, warns independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Bullying

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Richard Hogan: Workplace bullies are always found out — here's how to cope in the meantime

Here's my advice if you find yourself becoming consumed with anxiety and uncertainty when the boss starts to pick on you

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Richard Hogan

Richard Hogan: Workplace bullies are always found out — here's how to cope in the meantime

Here's my advice if you find yourself becoming consumed with anxiety and uncertainty when the boss starts to pick on you

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Daniel Kinahan

Platinum coffins and luxury cars: Vulgar displays of wealth by crime gangs eyed up by CAB

Platinum coffins, champagne, and luxury cars just some of the extravagances catalogued by gardaí

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Gangland Crime

Platinum coffins and luxury cars: Vulgar displays of wealth by crime gangs eyed up by CAB

Platinum coffins, champagne, and luxury cars just some of the extravagances catalogued by gardaí

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Kieran Coughlan

Cows in a fresh grassy field on a clear day

Kieran Coughlan: Cashflow pinch is on its way

With ground conditions currently saturated, the chances of getting cows out to grass early in lactation remain slim, writes dairy farmer and rural tax specialist Kieran Coughlan

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Property

84-acre Kerry holding near landmark pub on the market for €250,000

Hill farm offered in four lots attracting interest from as far away as Australia

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Business Movers

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with European Movement Ireland, Heneghan Strategic Communications, Musgrave, RTÉ, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and HOMS Assist

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Appointments

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with European Movement Ireland, Heneghan Strategic Communications, Musgrave, RTÉ, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs and HOMS Assist

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Clare GAA

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

After beating two Kerry schools already, not to mention taking the scalp of fancied Cork side Clonakilty CS, joint-captain Luke Hannigan and his teammates won’t fear Tralee CBS either.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Munster GAA

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

After beating two Kerry schools already, not to mention taking the scalp of fancied Cork side Clonakilty CS, joint-captain Luke Hannigan and his teammates won’t fear Tralee CBS either.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#GAA - Corn Ui Mhuirí

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

After beating two Kerry schools already, not to mention taking the scalp of fancied Cork side Clonakilty CS, joint-captain Luke Hannigan and his teammates won’t fear Tralee CBS either.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Donal Hickey

Ambitious tree-planting project targets small, half-forgotten spaces

The 100 Million Trees project uses the Japanese miyawaki method of tree-growing where thousands of trees can be planted close together in relatively small spaces

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Childrens Health

Government plans PPS-based age checks for online platforms to protect children

Ireland plans to introduce PPS-based age verification for social media platforms this year to protect children online

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Violence against women

Lawyer holding document and speaking to jury in courtroom

Counselling records only admissible in court where risk of unfair trial exists

Cabinet approves legislation limiting use of counselling notes in trials, alongside historical justice measures and new bail provisions

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Bernard OShea

Dad Bod Diaries Week 6: Five things I’ve learned about coffee, fitness, and moderation

There was a period of my life when coffee wasn't a drink — it was a strategy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Health - Fitness

Dad Bod Diaries Week 6: Five things I’ve learned about coffee, fitness, and moderation

There was a period of my life when coffee wasn't a drink — it was a strategy

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

#Mercosur

Martin Heydon defends Bord Bia chairman from Sinn Féin's motion to dismiss

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said that Sinn Féin had not sought a briefing from Bord Bia board members in advance of calling for Larry Murrin's removal

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Bowel cancer

ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?

Exercise or physical activity can help reduce cancer risks, and every single move counts, a free HSE webinar marking World Cancer Day has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#IEexplains

ieExplains: What was said at the HSE's World Cancer Day webinar?

Exercise or physical activity can help reduce cancer risks, and every single move counts, a free HSE webinar marking World Cancer Day has heard.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Pregnancy

Minister seeking legal advice on statutory paid leave for pregnancy loss

'There is now a shared understanding across Government that pregnancy loss requires a specific, compassionate response,' a cross-party group discussing the legislation has said

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke timeline: How one school dispute became a years-long legal standoff

From a confrontations to repeated imprisonments, fines and injunctions, this is how the Enoch Burke case has unfolded

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Aoife Johnston

New HSE staffing policies in place following report into Aoife Johnston's death, committee told

At national level, CEO Bernard Gloster said the waiting list situation is in 'a very strong position compared to the position of a short few years ago'

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Farming - AgTech

man's hand holding the flower of an oilseed rape plant, spring time concept

New £2.5m oilseed rape project launched in the UK

A new three-year project will combine gene technology and on-farm trials to bring forward precision-bred oilseed rape resistant to the likes of light leaf spot to farms

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Building Advice from Kieran McCarthy

When in your home build can you start thinking about kitchens, bathrooms and electrics

Advice from expert builder Kieran McCarthy

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Farming - Signpost

Euro banknote currency finance background

Are you taking advantage of the supports available to your farm?

While farmers have limited influence over the introduction of regulations, they have control over the advisory supports and incentives they choose to engage with, advises Siobhán Kavanagh

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Podcast - Rugby

Six Nations Podcast: Can Ireland's disrupters draw a line in the sand?

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis preview Ireland's Six Nations opener in Paris.

Listen | Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Cork - Business

Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo

Drugmaker projected robust sales, solidifying its dominance in the weight-loss drug sector as demand soars and rival Novo Nordisk faces headwinds

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Ozempic

Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo

Drugmaker projected robust sales, solidifying its dominance in the weight-loss drug sector as demand soars and rival Novo Nordisk faces headwinds

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Pádraig Harrington

'I still have a pure love for the game': Pádraig Harrington tees up for 500th European Tour event

"I couldn’t have dreamt of the career that I’ve had," said Harrington

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#RTÉ

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

CUH consultant Dearbhaile Collins discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and joy as experienced by patients

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Sustainability – Renewables

Wasting renewable energy 'unnecessary and unforgivable' when households live in energy poverty

Dáil committee told more than €1.4m of clean renewable wind energy was being 'dispatched down, or wasted, every single day' and could be redirected to homes in fuel poverty

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Home - Interiors

Save or Splurge? Two-piece kitchen pan sets cook up interest

As decluttering season approaches, it's time to invest in something new with plenty of functionality and good looks

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Snooker

John Virgo: The snooker star who was player, broadcaster and entertainer

John Virgo became one of snooker's best-loved commentators after retiring from the sport in the mid-90s

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Advice

What's in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping

Many young people still believe that vaping is a harmless alternative to cigarettes, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - School children

What's in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping

Many young people still believe that vaping is a harmless alternative to cigarettes, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Teens

What's in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping

Many young people still believe that vaping is a harmless alternative to cigarettes, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Vaping

What's in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping

Many young people still believe that vaping is a harmless alternative to cigarettes, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Sustainability

Cork community gardens to be highlighted at national event

Denise Cahill will tell Safefood event about the work of 25 community food-growing projects in Cork

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Irish Examiner Lifestyle Instagram

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years

After 34 years on Washington Street in Cork city, Primetime will close its doors for the final time on February 28

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Arsenal

Arteta delights in 'vitamins' of victory after Arsenal reach League Cup final

Arsenal have reached their first cup decider since the 2020 FA Cup final

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Immigration

At least 15 dead after migrant speedboat and Greek coast guard vessel collide

A search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers is under way in the area.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#LGBTQ+

Cabinet plans to ban scrambler bikes from Irish roads after the death of Grace Lynch

The move comes in the aftermath of the death of 16-year-old Dublin teenager Grace Lynch after being hit by a scrambler last month

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Disinformation

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X spurns TDs and senators as Paris office is raided for allegedly facilitating child abuse images

Google, Meta, and TikTok will be at Oireachtas media committee but — even amid the Grok 'nudification' scandal — Elon Musk's social media company is refusing to show up

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Elon Musk

X spurns TDs and senators as Paris office is raided for allegedly facilitating child abuse images

Google, Meta, and TikTok will be at Oireachtas media committee but — even amid the Grok 'nudification' scandal — Elon Musk's social media company is refusing to show up

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Film & TV

Sarah Harte: Dear gentle reader, is Bridgerton's colourblind casting really harmful?

Films and TV have long been criticised as an all-white affair. But is 'colourblind casting' in period dramas like 'Bridgerton' or 'Amadeus' really the answer? And does it risk glossing over hard realities minorities faced in the past?

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

#Defence Forces

58th UNIFIL Battalion at Dublin Airport 1986

Ireland is buying defence capability, without confronting what that actually requires

Ireland’s defence culture prioritises reassurance over coercion — a model increasingly misaligned with Europe’s deteriorating security environment

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#My Wedding Day

S My Wedding Day with Nichola Fryday: We were among the last ones standing

Stuart even managed to get nine holes of golf on the morning of the wedding

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Athletics

Mark English takes another big chunk off his Irish 800m indoor record

Donegal native English looks primed to contend at the World Indoors in March

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Domestic Violence

Cork woman accused of threatening to kill her husband and child with kitchen knife gets bail

The woman plans to stay at an address outside County Cork while on bail

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Books – Features and News

10 new books for February: Gisele Pelicot, Edel Coffey, and more...

French sexual assault victim Gisele Pelicot has written a book about her experiences

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Aoife Hearne

Teenage boy having scrambled eggs for breakfast

My teen follows a strict high-protein diet but I'm worried about his weekend eating habits

At the weekends, he eats all around him — fried breakfast, toast, roast potatoes and desserts

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Basketball

O'Brien steps up to coach Neptune after Kiveney departs

Neptune find themselves in serious relegation trouble, bottom of the Super League with just four wins

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Electric Vehicles

Electric car sales in Ireland overtake petrol and diesel

Strong January growth pushed electric cars ahead of petrol and diesel, while Tesla slipped and hybrids became Ireland’s top choice

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Catherine the Fake

Fraud conviction not the end of the road for Catherine O’Brien

After a fraud conviction, a civil judgment over a €300,000 loan brings renewed attention to Catherine O’Brien’s case

Listen | Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Sustainability – Future Living

Electric car sales in Ireland overtake petrol and diesel

Strong January growth pushed electric cars ahead of petrol and diesel, while Tesla slipped and hybrids became Ireland’s top choice

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#The Deirdre O Shaughnessy Podcast

Fraud conviction not the end of the road for Catherine O’Brien

After a fraud conviction, a civil judgment over a €300,000 loan brings renewed attention to Catherine O’Brien’s case

Listen | Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Israel-Palestine

Palestinian man in Cork asks Government to evacuate mother from Gaza for cancer treatment

As Rafah reopens in limited form, a Cork-based Palestinian urges Ireland to act before delays cost his mother’s life

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Rugby World Cup

Portugal v Ireland - International Rugby Test

Ireland to play 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage games in Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne

Australia will face Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Homelessness

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford

Taoiseach concedes housing shortfall but insists 50,000 homes a year is achievable

The Taoiseach said stronger investment conditions could drive housing supply higher, while confirming a St Patrick’s Day White House visit

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#St Patricks Day

Taoiseach concedes housing shortfall but insists 50,000 homes a year is achievable

The Taoiseach said stronger investment conditions could drive housing supply higher, while confirming a St Patrick’s Day White House visit

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Sport - Top Picks

Seven things we learned from the Dublin Racing Festival with Cheltenham in mind

There's plenty of food for thought after an eventful few days at Leopardstown.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Podcast Corner

Podcast Corner: Six things we learned from Ant and Dec's first podcast

The Geordie duo have finally launched their own podcast, entitled Hanging Out With Ant And Dec

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Travel - Local

Listowel Writers' Week looks to turn the page on funding controversy

A revived festival, major Arts Council funding and unanswered questions have sparked deep divisions within Kerry’s close-knit literary community

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Colman Noctor

Colman Noctor: Wellbeing is not always visible and a quiet child's struggles often go unnoticed

When being the quiet child comes at a cost

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Columns

Julie Jay: I have taken my kids to the supermarket and lived to tell the tale

Every time I head to the supermarket with my children I arm myself with a list and bags for life and convince myself this time it will be different. Spoiler alert: it never is

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Baby

Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children

Plus card games, expert-led talks, and more

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Toddler

Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children

Plus card games, expert-led talks, and more

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Preschool

Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children

Plus card games, expert-led talks, and more

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Tweens

Tots to Teens: How to build a bird nest box with your children

Plus card games, expert-led talks, and more

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Joanna Fortune

Tired Schoolboy Sitting Alone on a Bench After a Long, Stressful School Day

Joanna Fortune: My young son hates going to school — what if it escalates to refusal?

I’ve tried every trick in the book to encourage him, but nothing seems to be working.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

#Facebook

Author Neil Gaiman claims sexual assault allegations are result of ‘smear campaign’

Nine women have come forward to accuse the 65-year-old English author of sexual misconduct

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Pensions

Office refuses to say how many ministers are repaying incorrect pension deductions

Documentation provided to the public accounts committee on December 24 confirmed that the miscalculation for former and current ministers was €360,000

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Chelsea

Middlesbrough v Hull City - Sky Bet Championship

Transfer Deadline Day latest: John Egan set to stay at Hull, Kenny joins Bolton on loan

The transfer window is set to slam close at 7pm on Monday night.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Liverpool

Transfer Deadline Day latest: John Egan set to stay at Hull, Kenny joins Bolton on loan

The transfer window is set to slam close at 7pm on Monday night.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Ladies Football

Meath v Dublin - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2

Meath gain revenge on Dublin with 13-point victory

Dublin had defeated Meath by 12 points in the 2025 All-Ireland final

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Sex File

Sex File: I have endometriosis and feel guilty that we can't have proper sex

My endometriosis means penetrative sex can be very painful

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#HSE Cyberattack

MEPs discuss HSE ransomware attack during 'frightening' debate

Experts also warned of the potential for offshore wind farms to be hacked and shut down, as well as threats from drones and smart cars

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Motoring

Volvo XC90 T8 review: why the hybrid SUV still matters in the age of electric cars

As Volvo prepares to launch the EX60, the long-running XC90 T8 shows why hybrids still make commercial sense

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Podcast - GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: This is not soccer as Cork look for an edge. And should Limerick be worried?

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling.

Listen | Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Life Hacks

Food Safety - Cutting Carrots on Plastic Cutting Board with Food Gloves

Life Hack: What are microplastics and should I swap my plastic chopping board for wood?

Plus, tips on how to clean a wooden chopping board

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Home - Gardening

Mahonia bealei / Leatherleaf Mahonia / Beale’s barberry / Berberis Bealei

Peter Dowdall: What to do in the garden this February

'Colour is scarce, flowers are fleeting, and what’s left standing has to earn its place. The plants that matter now are the ones that give shape, shelter and continuity'

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Home - Gardening in Spring

Peter Dowdall: What to do in the garden this February

'Colour is scarce, flowers are fleeting, and what’s left standing has to earn its place. The plants that matter now are the ones that give shape, shelter and continuity'

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Dear Daithi

Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state

It looks like my uncle let a son of one of his golfing buddies use my parent's holiday villa. How should we sort this?

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Travel - Family holidays

Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state

It looks like my uncle let a son of one of his golfing buddies use my parent's holiday villa. How should we sort this?

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Travel - Sun holidays

Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state

It looks like my uncle let a son of one of his golfing buddies use my parent's holiday villa. How should we sort this?

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Middle East

Gaza border reopening long awaited by stranded Palestinians

How fully crossings to and from Egypt will resume, and under what conditions, remains unclear, with Israel retaining complete control of Gaza's frontier

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Podcast - Subscriber

S The Gaelic Football Show: decision-making, the fisted point and the GAA's quarter-back role

James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse reflect on an eventful weekend of league action.

Listen | Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#GAA - Harty Cup

St. Joseph's CBS, Nenagh celebrate winning the Dr Harty Cup 31/1/2026

Tipp talent stream keeps lifting trophies and standards

Back-to-back final defeats for St Flannan’s. The latest team to endure pain in this age of endlessly emerging Tipp talent.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV Holds Epiphany Mass and Jubilee Closing

Will Pope Leo speak truth to power to Donald Trump?

The Vatican's money problems mean Pope Leo’s freedom to act as an independent moral player on the world stage is compromised

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Food News

Feeding bottle with infant formula and powder on violet background, flat lay

How a toxin linked to baby formula exposed risks in the global food supply chain

Concerns over a toxin linked to infant formula have exposed vulnerabilities in global food supply chains and recall systems

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Hospital overcrowding

Discussion of healthcare reforms in Mid-West 'has gone quiet', warns patients' group

Chairman of the HSE Mid West Patient & Service User Council, John Wall, expressed frustration that a development board has not yet been set up.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Pope Leo XIV

Will Pope Leo speak truth to power to Donald Trump?

The Vatican's money problems mean Pope Leo’s freedom to act as an independent moral player on the world stage is compromised

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

#Health news

Baby food fears: Inspectors visit Cork and Wexford plants amid toxin scare

Department of Agriculture dispatches inspectors to factories as global concern grows around baby food production

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars recap: Julian Benson among those honoured on special night

Dedicated Dance Week also saw the first tens of the season go to Jordan Dargan

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Waterford GAA

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Déise players 'made sacrifices' in preparation for Limerick, says Queally

Waterford bounced back from last week's disappointment against Cork.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Simon Harris

'Significant chance of further flooding' across Ireland in coming days, Tánaiste warns

Simon Harris: 'Despite a very sustained period of rain and flooding so far — particularly in the south-east and east of our country — it is highly likely that more is on the way'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Restaurant Review

S Restaurant review: Market Lane is turning 20 soon — here's what it's like to dine there

Cork very lucky to call Market Lane its own

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#History

St Brigid's Day should inspire real change to empower Irish women

Women are really good at celebrating and supporting each other - but it's no substitute for structural change and political will, writes Ingrid Seim

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Parenting - Fertility

Mother Wearing Headphones Listening a Podcast While Baby Sleeps

'A trusted voice is very important and can help when parents are questioning everything'

Whether it’s helping your baby sleep, feed, or thrive, there’s a show to support you. We chat to the hosts of some of Ireland’s most popular parenting podcasts

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

#Royal Family

Andrew should 'be prepared' for US Congress probe, Starmer says after Epstein files dump

Pictures which appear to show Andrew crouched over an unidentified woman are featured in the latest disclosure of files linked to Epstein

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Tyrone GAA

Derry v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 2

McGuigan and Glass star as Derry secure vital home win over Tyrone in Division 2

It’s a first league win since their penalty shootout win over Dublin in the 2024 final at Croke Park

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Leinster Rugby

Leinster v Edinburgh - United Rugby Championship

Scott Penny hat tricks earns Leinster bonus point win over Edinburgh

Whereas the Blues were without their sizable international contingent Edinburgh were bolstered by the release of Duhan van der Merwe, Freddy Douglas and Magnus Bradbury from Scotland’s Six Nations squad for this game

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#My Saturday

Saturday with Sharon Shannon: 'I always go into the audience after the gig'

It means a lot to people to shake hands, have a hug or take a photo with me.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Galway GAA

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Cork preparing for different galaxy as sticky Salthill test awaits

The wind is definitely some form of an equaliser for the Cork-Galway game.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Sky Matters

Sky Matters: February's big space event is NASA’s Artemis II mission

This will be the first time humans have embarked on a journey towards the moon since 1972 when Apollo 17 completed the manned exploration of our nearest neighbour

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Home - Gardening in Winter

Outdoor sitting area fire pit in a chilly New York backyard in the fall. Enjoy landscaping, foliage and beauty while staying war

Peter Dowdall: Winter is an ideal time add the wow factor to gardens

'Winter strips the garden back. The bones of the garden are suddenly visible, and the space naturally feels more relaxed.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Olympics

Skeleton Irish crew covering huge amount of ground at latest Winter Olympics

For the Irish sporting public, the Winter Games are never less than a steep learning curve.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Home - Art and Antiques

Cork auction features antiques from convent and Bishopstown and Rochestown residences

Des O'Sullivan previews Woodward's first sale of 2026 in Cork

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Religion

Irish Examiner view: Home insurance falls victim to Storm Chandra and climate change

People in Cork still dealing with the fallout from Storm Babet look on with sympathy as residents in the east are battered by Storm Chandra

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Bank Holiday Monday

Irish Examiner view: Home insurance falls victim to Storm Chandra and climate change

People in Cork still dealing with the fallout from Storm Babet look on with sympathy as residents in the east are battered by Storm Chandra

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#The Late Late Show

Mayo for Sam, challenges for Cork teams, and more talking points from Late Late Show GAA special

County colours were flying proudly on Friday night’s show. Here are some of the highlights

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Weekend Mens Mental Health

Paul Hosford: The State should not be absolved of its role in the public's mental health

The focus of the mental health discussion must shift now to staffing levels, to facilities, to ensuring that children don’t have to languish on waiting lists because of a lack of staffing

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Books - Fiction

Book review: Family secrets meet cold-case thrills

The narrative moves quickly and has lots of twists and turns

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

#Books – Non Fiction

Book review: How criminals are making a killing

Never a better time to be a criminal, says author Oliver Bullough, saying around €50bn a year washes through Europe’s money laundering schemes

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

##Golfgate

Phil Hogan seeks Government support in running for key United Nations job

The role of director general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is due to be filled later this year

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Marina Market

Marina Market spokesperson says venue is unaffected as former parent company enters receivership

A spokesperson said Cork's Marina Market has since moved to a new parent company, with the new owner 'not in receivership'

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Armagh GAA

S The GAA Show Extra: Kieran McGeeney, Armagh and the virtue of not giving in

Maurice Brosnan speaks to Niall Rowland about the unique and powerful Orchard County culture.

Listen | Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#IEVideo

Watch: The Funeral of Grace Lynch at St. Oliver Plunkett's Church in Finglas

The funeral mass of teenager Grace Lynch, who died after being struck by a scrambler, has heard that the vehicles are being driven by “mad youngsters full of bravado and daredevil behaviour”.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Video - News

Watch: The Funeral of Grace Lynch at St. Oliver Plunkett's Church in Finglas

The funeral mass of teenager Grace Lynch, who died after being struck by a scrambler, has heard that the vehicles are being driven by “mad youngsters full of bravado and daredevil behaviour”.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Feelgood Season

Ellen Keane: After I won my first Paralympic medal in Rio, I had to work on my mental strength

After a career spanning five Paralympic Games, Ellen Keane is learning what life looks like beyond elite sport. She speaks with Sarah Finnan about retirement, mental health, disability, and her role as a keynote speaker at WellFest

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Rowing

Rowing Ireland says it will 'engage constructively' with independent review

Rowing Ireland appeared before a joint Oireachtas committee on Wednesday

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Connacht Rugby

Connacht make five changes for trip to face Zebre

Connacht play Zebre at 3pm on Saturday

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Champions League

Champions League draw: Benfica and Real Madrid to meet again, Newcastle face Qarabag

Eddie Howe's men will face either Chelsea or Barcelona should they make it to the last 16.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Wine With Leslie

Close up shot of man and woman toasting and drinking red wine from glasses on dinner

Wine with Leslie: Red wines to warm you up as spring begins

While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#Books - Younger readers

Colm O'Regan: Once upon a time... there was violence, cruelty and murder

Do you remember Stories for Eight Year Olds — and its companions, stories for under-fives, five-year-olds, six, going all the way up to the over-10s

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

#National Development Plan

Fine Gael TDs defend minister after Fianna Fáil criticism over schools investment

Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne said he would not apologise for 'representing schools within my constituency', while questioning the criteria to select projects to prioritise

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

#Video - World

Watch: Margot Robbie looks stunning as she attends world premiere of 'Wuthering Heights' in Hollywood

Margot Robbie attends Warner Bros. Pictures and MCR world premiere Of Wuthering Heights at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 28, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

#Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport looked at suspending business jet travel over passenger cap

Records reveal Daa, which operates the airport, was warned any move to cut business aviation access would send an 'extremely damaging signal' to international business

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Roy Keane

Michael Carrick lacks football knowledge to win titles for Man Utd – Roy Keane

The former Manchester United midfielder has won his first two games in charge since succeeding Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

#Dear Caitriona

Why are Easter eggs smaller and Mini Eggs more expensive? We compare our receipts

As we head into peak chocolate season ahead of St Valentine’s Day and Easter, family favourites have dropped in quality — and value for money

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

#Cork - Opinion

S Michael Moynihan: Cork’s Lord Mayor embracing AI raises serious questions about leadership

The Lord Mayor’s embrace of ChatGPT highlights ethical, environmental and democratic risks when artificial intelligence replaces human judgement

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

#Energy Prices

Heneghan votes against Government on €400 emergency payment for people with disabilities

Barry Heneghan, a Government-supporting independent TD, has voted against the Government and backed the motion by the Social Democrats

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Ireland in 50 Albums

Ireland in 50 Albums, No 38: The Scary Era, by early hip hop act Scary Éire

The pioneering Tullamore group never quite made it to the mainstream, but they helped clear a path for the generation following in their wake

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Subscriber Rewards

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Andrew Newman

Like Andy Farrell, we too are putting the finishing touches to our Six Nations preparation.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Travel - Hotels

S The insider's list: 20 of the best Irish hotels for your 2026 getaway

From newcomers to revamped favourites, Thom Breathnach selects 20 of Ireland's most noteworthy accommodation to book now

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Fota Wildlife Park

Endangered cheetah cubs born at Cork's Fota Wildlife Park

The Northern cheetah cubs mark a major conservation milestone as Fota reports rising visitor numbers following its reopening

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Anja Murray

Flowers are great... until they bloom at the wrong time

Results of the 16th annual New Year Plant Hunt show how our weather is changing, impacting flowering times and other wildlife — birds, bees, butterflies, and a wide range of pollinators — that depend on our wild plants

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork Company of the Year Awards

The international firms shortlisted for the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards

In the last of a four-part series looking at the finalists for Cork Chamber’s Company of the Year Awards, sponsored by KPMG, deputy business editor Martin Claffey profiles contenders in the international company category

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Travel - Destinations

Medieval fortified city of Carcassonne, France

Timoleague and Quin abbeys could be Ireland's Carcassonne

Cork and Clare abbeys are among Ireland's many crumbling monasteries and friaries. We should take our lead from a 19th century French architect who restored Carcassonne — or emulate our own restoration of Holycross in Tipperary

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Russia

Austrian psychologist Viktor Frankl in New York, USA, Photograph, Around 1968

Sarah Harte: Every generation seems to have its Cuban missile crisis — Is this ours?

In a week that felt like we were being waterboarded with bad news every day, Sarah Harte turned to Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl for some coping strategies

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

#Manchester United

Paris Saint Germain v Inter Milan - UEFA Champions League - Final - Munich Football Arena

Champions League permutations: who needs what from final round of fixtures?

A staggering 32 of 36 teams go into the final set of matches with their hopes of staying in the competition still alive

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Leaving Cert

Eligible students to receive extra 10 minutes in written State exams

Important step forward in 'ensuring that students with specific needs are supported in a fair, consistent, and effective way'

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#State Exams

Eligible students to receive extra 10 minutes in written State exams

Important step forward in 'ensuring that students with specific needs are supported in a fair, consistent, and effective way'

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Farming columnist - Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes: What advice would I give a 20-year-old wanting to farm?

It's been a truly international week for Paula and the gang on the farm in Aherla — and beyond

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Farming - Emission targets 25by30

Grass and daisy covered rural lane, lined on either side by hedgerows

Proposed changes to Eco Scheme a 'meaningless measure'

Farming organisations have pushed back against the proposed changes to the Eco Scheme, saying the removal of previously approved actions within the scheme 'dilute' farmers' efforts

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Republic of Ireland MNT

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

Patrick Dorgu a major doubt for Denmark's World Cup playoff - potentially against Ireland

Dorgu has become a mainstay for both club and country, exemplified by his stunning volleyed finish in Manchester United’s 3-2 win at Arsenal on Sunday.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Gut health

What is a ‘parasite cleanse’? Here’s what you need to know and why you probably don’t need it

Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Even supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go. But health experts say they’re not what we need

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Home - WishList

In the kitchen: Our top three super sink organisers

From innovative designs to wall-mounted storage, here is a selection of investment pieces and bargains that make a clean sweep

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Julie Jay

Mikey Geaney celebrates kicking the winning point 18/1/2026

Julie Jay: My five-year-old’s first trip to Croke Park was a cracker

When a town wins the All-Ireland final, it’s not just the players at the pitch who win, but everyone, whether its the child blowing his horn or the 40-something-year-old woman like me who’s never kicked a ball in her life

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Dr Phil Kieran

front and side and back view of same teenage boy standing on white background,

Dr Phil Kieran: Should we worry about my teenage son's short stature?

Height is a complex and sensitive topic that can be normal or indicate a medical issue that may need treatment

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Islands of Ireland

Trillick v Crossmaglen Rangers - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Irish Examiner view: South Kerry taskforce on population decline is a welcome initiative

Taskforce could become a template for all of rural Ireland, addressing a problem affecting communities up and down the country

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Rural Affairs

Irish Examiner view: South Kerry taskforce on population decline is a welcome initiative

Taskforce could become a template for all of rural Ireland, addressing a problem affecting communities up and down the country

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

#Retrofitting Homes

Cabinet to discuss plan to speed up infrastructure delivery

National Development Finance Agency expertise could shave up to 12 months off completion time for major infrastructure works

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Miscarriage

Sushi chef sacked five days after suffering miscarriage awarded €8k for unfair dismissal

Battsetseg Seddavaa had worked for Beacon Sushi Limited in Dublin for around 18 months when she informed her employers that she was pregnant in October 2024.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Karen Walsh

Portrait of an agronomist with a tablet in front of the agricultural machine

Ask a solicitor: My job is changing – and I'm worried what is coming

A genuine redundancy must be based on the role being eliminated, not the person, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Dublin GAA

Guaranteed Irish GAA Community Partnership Announcement

New 50m rule is 'unfair' says former Dublin defender John Small

The Ballymun Kickhams man accepts the premise behind the rule introduced by the Football Review Committee last season.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Live At The Marquee

‘Unwritten’ singer Natasha Bedingfield announces Cork gig

She has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and will come to Cork this summer

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Connacht GAA

Jack Boyle leaves the field on a motorised stretcher due to an injury 24/1/2026

Prop crisis shows how shallow the Irish depth chart really is

When Jack Boyle went down 20 minutes into the game in Galway, throats ran dry, all the more so when he had to be stretchered off the field.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Neutrality

Cabinet set to dismantle triple lock as it amends laws over deploying Irish troops

Ministers are expected to approve a series of amendments to new laws which would dismantle Ireland’s triple lock system

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Sustainability – Business

Value, not sustainability, is driving the second-hand fashion boom

Economic pressures and value-driven consumption are core to the second-hand surge, writes sustainability strategist Pat Kane

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Dereliction

Builder Fitting Insulation Boards Into Roof Of New Home

Over 3,000 vacant homes brought back into use during 2025

16,607 applications have been received since 2022. Of them, 12,096 refurbishments have been approved and 4,514 grants paid out

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

#Celtic

Leaders Hearts leave it late to take a point against 10-man Celtic

The draw allowed Rangers to move ahead of Celtic and close to within four points of Hearts in the three-way fight for the title.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#Mayo GAA

Alan Connolly scores his side’s first goal despite Billy Nolan 25/1/2026

As it happened: Cork begin league campaign with impressive win over Waterford

It was a busy day for Hurling and Football League action across the country.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#UK elections

Labour row after Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race

Keir Starmer among those to vote against move to allow potential rival as prime minister compete to be a candidate in vacated seat

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#Ulster Rugby

Blair Murray and Archer Holz celebrate after the match 24/1/2026

Late Ellis Mee try for Scarlets breaks Ulster hearts

Mee raced 50m to score the game’s sixth and final try with the clock in the red

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Republic of Ireland WNT

Republic of Ireland v France - 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship Qualifier

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Ireland World Cup qualifier against Netherlands

Ireland will face the Netherlands at the home of Cork GAA on June 5

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Tennis

Novak Djokovic sorry for almost hitting ball girl in ‘heat of the moment’

Djokovic’s straight sets victory over Botic van de Zandschulp made him the first player ever to record 400 singles wins at the grand slams

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Obituaries

Paddy ‘Both Barrels’ Clancy: the newspaperman who trained a generation

Cormac O'Keeffe pays tribute to the formidable editor whose sharp instincts, tougher lessons and humanity shaped generations of reporters

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 2013

Muirfield last staged The Open in 2013

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Picture Galleries

A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk

The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 24/01/2026

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#US-Irish

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents and protesters, Minneapolis, January 2026

How Trump-era immigration policies are reshaping daily life in Minneapolis and St Paul

As immigration enforcement intensifies, Minneapolis communities retreat indoors while grassroots networks quietly mobilise in fear and solidarity

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Ryanair

Finding the X factor: Who needs wifi at 30,000 feet, and who will pay for it?

A social-media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink's WiFi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation: who really needs internet at 30,000 feet - and who is willing to pay for it?For ...

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

#Champions Cup

S Ronan O'Gara: Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides

Champions Cup exits, leadership questions and fine margins leave La Rochelle and Munster facing uncomfortable truths and a long road back

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Sustainability – Biodiversity

Interactive map showcases Shannon Estuary's wildlife and how to best protect it

The Shannon Estuary has been internationally recognised for its wildlife, as it sees many waterbirds travel thousands of kilometres from Greenland and Iceland to winter there

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Fertility

HSE's free contraception scheme 'should be expanded'

HSE data shows that, excluding general appointments, costs came to €31,396,464 last year. This included costs for contraceptive items of €16,472,479

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Weddings — sponsored

Stylish rings, flowers on wooden table background. Letters from the bride and groom. Vows. Engagement. Luxury marriage and weddi

The biggest wedding trends of 2026

From flowers to fashion, the rules are changing for every aspect of weddings in the year ahead

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Weddings – sponsored

The biggest wedding trends of 2026

From flowers to fashion, the rules are changing for every aspect of weddings in the year ahead

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#September Reset

Young sporty attractive woman practicing yoga, doing Donkey Kick exercise

Have leggings been cancelled?

Trends change, but this athleisure staple has staying power

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Inflation

Jim Clarken: World's super rich are shaping society

Wealth tax would help with social solidarity, guard against extremism, and shore up public finances

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

#Leinster GAA

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Ulster GAA

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Tottenham Hotspur

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Fifa World Cup

A World Cup boycott over Trump? Football’s hypotheticals cannot be dismissed any more

Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Golden Globes

From TV talent show runner-up to Hollywood darling: Who is Jessie Buckley?

The Kerry-born actress has also been tipped as a leading contender for the Oscars, with nominations yet to be announced

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Energy Efficiency

Irish Examiner view: No force, all farce from Trump in Davos

His speech was characteristic, blending bluster and criticism with threats — some veiled, some overt

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Fitness

Exhausted male athlete feeling tired after sports class in a gym.

The only plank in the gym who can’t get a grip: The Dad Bod Diaries Week 4

I’ve spent years avoiding weights in favour of cardio, but a plank I couldn’t hold and a grip I couldn’t trust revealed midlife fitness isn’t about looking good — it’s about holding on

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

#Cop30

Only 32 fossil fuel firms account for half of world’s CO2 emissions, study shows

State-owned fossil fuel producers made up 17 of the top 20 emitters in the Carbon Majors report, which the authors said underscored the political barriers to tackling global heating

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

#British and Irish Lions

Auckland to host opening test in inaugural women's Lions tour

The Lions will play three Tests and two other matches as part of the tour

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

#Video - Life

Breda Graham: I tried Derval O'Rourke's 10-minute fitness challenge — here's how I got on

Whether you’re brushing off the cobwebs after a break from exercising, kickstarting your fitness journey, or you’re a seasoned gym-goer, you'll likely find this programme helpful

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

#Derval ORourke 10 minute fitness

Breda Graham: I tried Derval O'Rourke's 10-minute fitness challenge — here's how I got on

Whether you’re brushing off the cobwebs after a break from exercising, kickstarting your fitness journey, or you’re a seasoned gym-goer, you'll likely find this programme helpful

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

#All-Ireland Football Final

Dingle v St Brigid's - AIB GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

Paul Geaney confirmed as Kerry football captain for 2026

While the custom of handing the Kerry captaincy to the county champions remains, the practice of naming a vice-captain has been discontinued in the Kingdom

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#Katie Taylor

2026 Lidl LGFA National Football Leagues Launch

Katie Taylor: 'It's frustrating to think if I was a male, I'd be an absolute multi, multi, multi-millionaire'

She last fought in July when she beat Amanda Serrano in their trilogy bout at Madison Square Garden, an event watched by six million viewers on Netflix.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#Greyhound Racing

Third-level course sponsored by Greyhound Racing Ireland branded as 'cynical'

Animal welfare campaigners accuse Greyhound Racing Ireland of deflecting scrutiny as TUS launches new accredited industry courses

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#Dublin Riots

Tasers are a bad idea for quelling riots. Here's why

The idea that tasers would be used during a riot fundamentally misunderstands both the dynamics of civil unrest and the function of tasers, writes Illan Wall

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#Maritime and Port Economy

West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine

Former naval service diver John Kearney and his team at Muirí Carraige Aonair Teo uncovered the wreck of a trawler sunk by a U-boat in the Second World War

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

#Sustainability – Oceans

Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Seaweed blooms have expanded by a staggering 13.4% a year in the tropical Atlantic and western Pacific, with the most dramatic increases occurring after 2008

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

#Brexit

David McNamara: From Brexit to a possible ‘Breturn’

A bolder economic strategy could place a new relationship with the EU at its centre

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

#Boxing

Kellie Harrington with Kellie McLoughlin 17/1/2026

Inner battle the hardest to win when facing a two-time Olympic champion

Kellie McLoughlin, a 27-year-old former Dublin under camogie player and footballer, lost to two-time Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington in the lightweight final at the National Elites on Saturday

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

#Venezuela

Marion McKeone: Trump’s tilt at Greenland is a challenge for all of Europe

Threatened takeover comes at the bidding of billionaires and amid a power struggle within the White House: The EU’s best bet may be to appeal to the good sense of US Republican politicians

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

#Outdoor Trails

S A week-long hike, a three-day hike, or a day out — the Kerry Way has it all

The 210 kilometre Kerry Way has numerous routes featuring dramatic peaks and windswept loughs, while encountering hidden glens, wild moorlands, and magnificent coastal vistas

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

#History - The Civil War

S Mick Clifford: Elizabeth Berney’s death marks the end of Ireland’s revolutionary generation

Elizabeth Berney’s death closes a living link to the revolutionary generation and invites reflection on Ireland’s past, present and political culture

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

#Video - Sport

Watch: Breathtaking 2026 World Sports Photography Awards Winners

From Tennis to Sumo, The World Sport Photography 2026 awards winners have been announced. Here is a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#CAO Offers

Learning and Studying from Home: a Diligent College Student Attending an Online Course by Using his Laptop Computer

CAO 2026: Life skills key to preparing for college

It’s a big leap from school to third level, relieve the stress of the transition, have skills in place beforehand, advises guidance expert

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#CAO College Choices 2026

CAO 2026: Life skills key to preparing for college

It’s a big leap from school to third level, relieve the stress of the transition, have skills in place beforehand, advises guidance expert

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#Pub Openings

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Call to extend pub opening hours if Ireland qualifies for World Cup

Independent TD says temporary licensing flexibility would let fans safely watch late-night World Cup matches together if Ireland qualifies

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#Food Inflation

Food, pints and insurance costs surge as inflation hits Irish households

New CSO figures show food, drink and insurance costs rising far faster than headline inflation, deepening pressure on households

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#Food Inflation

Food, pints and insurance costs surge as inflation hits Irish households

New CSO figures show food, drink and insurance costs rising far faster than headline inflation, deepening pressure on households

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

#Cork Crime and Jail Time

Conditions in remand prison potentially 'highly volatile'

Level of overcrowding at Cloverhill like a 'boiling pot', inspection report reveals

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#Cork Jazz Festival

Death announced of Cork Jazz Festival co-founder Pearse Harvey

Pearse Harvey was one of the core trio who helped establish the festival in its early days

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#Cúpla Focal

S 'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis

Cork musician Peadar Ó Riada talks about his illness, and the big list he still plans on getting through

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

#Kneecap

Appeal over Kneecap rapper’s terror case begins at UK high court

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a 2024 gig in London

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

#Budget 2026

Couple discussing over medical bill while sitting on sofa

Inflation has hit Irish wallets — but wage rises help us stay ahead

The CSO's 'harmonised index of consumer prices' is a crucial measure of spending power

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

#Conor McGregor

Man admits terrorist activities including garda attack and arson of Conor McGregor's pub

He entered guilty pleas to all eight charges before the three-judge, non-jury court

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

#Sex-for-rent

Sex-for-rent law 'will not address wider housing crisis or power imbalances'

Oireachtas Library and Research Service says law will fill a 'legislative gap' but problems with Ireland’s rental system remain

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

#Home - Changing Spaces

Killarney woman reveals what it's like to have Dermot Bannon transform her home

Homeowner Norita O’Donoghue and architect Dermot Bannon talk to Eve Kelliher about filming tonight's episode of RTÉ’s ‘Room to Improve’

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

#Kerry Babies

Much-improved Kerry hamper Tipp’s Munster league progress as Cahill takes positives

Liam Cahill game time to some of the the Premier's All-Ireland final heroes.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

#Grandparents

Multi-generation family bonding in sunny garden

Dear Dáithí: I just can't get excited about my son's partner's children at all

I do like children, and I would love lots of grandchildren that I could get to know from the moment they are born

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

#Travel - City guides

Inside Dublin’s Museum of Curiosities as conjoined lambs and historic royal cake go on display

Dublin’s Museum of Curiosities is expanding with rare, unsettling artefacts collected from across Europe and beyond

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

#FA Cup

'Fragile' Manchester United face more pain after Welbeck returns to haunt them

Manchester United will play their fewest number of games in a season for 111 years following their exit from the FA Cup

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

#Presidential election

Micheál Martin plays down Fianna Fáil unrest after Jim Gavin presidential campaign fallout

Taoiseach says internal tensions have eased following the Jim Gavin review and insists his focus remains firmly on policy

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

#Life Sciences

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Tralee 15-year-old Aoibheann Daly is hailed for her 'extraordinary achievement' which could help doctors improve the treatment of brain cancer

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#Brain health

Young Scientist: Kerry student wins top prize for 'extraordinary' brain cancer diagnostic tool

Tralee 15-year-old Aoibheann Daly is hailed for her 'extraordinary achievement' which could help doctors improve the treatment of brain cancer

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#Cork Airport

Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity

Ryanair will axe three Cork routes in 2026 after shifting an aircraft to Shannon over airport cost differences

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#Crawford Art Gallery

Cork's refurbished Crawford Art Gallery to reopen in 2028

The extensive refurbishment works come with a €93m price-tag, more than treble that of the initial €29m 2020 estimate.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#Health - Mind

Irish Examiner view: Tech will not pause for us to catch up

The issue cuts to the heart of how AI is regulated, and why regulation can no longer be an afterthought

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

#History - 1986

BALLYMUN TOWERS COMPLEX AREA HOUSING ESTATES

Clodagh Finn: Ireland of 1986 felt like an unforgiving, inflexible place for a young female student

Women faced huge social and cultural challenges in Ireland in 1986, particularly when it came to marriage breakdown, single motherhood, and societal attitudes

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

#Referendum

Fergus Finlay: We made a bags of the 1986 divorce referendum

Garret Fitzgerald's 'constitutional crusade' came crashing down in 1986. Fergus Finlay — then a government adviser — says now: 'He, and we, made a complete bags of it'

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

#Christmas

Life Hack: How to safely store away your Christmas decorations as holiday season ends

Keep delicate items safe and reduce your stress when decorating next Christmas

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#Christmas Features

Life Hack: How to safely store away your Christmas decorations as holiday season ends

Keep delicate items safe and reduce your stress when decorating next Christmas

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#Weddings

Checklist with main items, roses bouquet and golden rings

Dear Dáithí: My niece's wedding invitation came with two pages of rules and regulations. Should I even go?

This isn't normal ‘bridezilla’ stuff, this is a different level

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#Ireland and China (CS)

Micheál Martin first taoiseach in 14 years to meet China's leader

Taoiseach arrived in Beijing on Sunday ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping on Monday

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

#Me and My Travels

Molly McDonald: 'My parents were immigrants in New York, every summer we’d return to Galway'

Galway still feels like where my heart is

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

#Cork Housing Crisis

North Cork village faces housing growth with ‘nightmare’ water supply dating back 50 years

Residents warn new housing will worsen chronic water outages as Uisce Éireann says funding is unavailable for pipe replacement

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

#My Life

My Life with Wendi Drinan: I always wanted to time-travel, now I do that every day

Wendi Drinan is an animator at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Co Clare

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

#Census

Ireland first counted itself in the 1926 census — the results still echo a century later

A century after the Free State’s first census, its figures still illuminate Ireland’s struggles with identity, population, and political ambition

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

#New Year, New Career 2026

Entrepreneur enjoys a new lease of life thanks to his career pivot

Ronan Corrigan is an innovative and hugely successful entrepreneur, but he struggled in 9-to-5 jobs; he reflects on his career decisions

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#Sports Calendar

Sports Calendar: All you need to know about what's happening in December 2026

We're making a sports fixtures list and checking it twice.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#Dog Attacks

Woman attacked by her dog remains in serious condition in hospital

The attack, by one of her own dogs, believed to be a restricted breed, happened at her home in Carlow

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

#State Papers

Patient beds in hospitals furniture interior decoration

Young pregnant woman died along with her baby after being denied admission to hospital

State Papers: A letter noted that the head nurse, who subsequently resigned, 'gave a preference to paying patients in arranging for admission to the single bed wards of the hospital'

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#Health - Nutrition

I'm a doctor in my 30s with a healthy lifestyle — I was surprised I have high cholesterol

A healthy non-smoker in her mid-30s, Dr Aisling Farrell was surprised to learn she had elevated cholesterol levels. The result prompted her to review her lifestyle and make critical changes

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

#National Archives

State Papers: White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking hands with Adams

The Clintons visited Northern Ireland in 1995 before travelling to Dublin

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

#All-Ireland Hurling Final

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Tipperary had pact with themselves to stick with All-Ireland final gamble

Tipperary surprised many by playing a plus-one in defence for their All-Ireland hurling final victory over Cork.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

photoessay

Camera Classics 2025: the year's most memorable sports pictures

Picking our favourite snaps from the photographers who had the sporting year in focus.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

#New Year, New Career

HR leaders are in a race to keep pace with AI

With AI and GenAI evolving rapidly, HR leaders and recruiters are keen to advise employers and workers on the many challenges and opportunities

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

SuperValu

Supervalu Christmas snack recalled as FSAI issues 'do not eat' warning

The FSAI said batches may be unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of sulphur dioxide and/or milk.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

#Charity

Housing charity denies knowing about staff asking contractors to work on their own homes

It had been suggested that the works at employees’ residences were at the expense of Peter McVerry Trust itself

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

#Travel - Departure Lounge

Departure Lounge: Take a trip to the Savannah of Rwanda

Designed for complete seclusion, Wilderness Rwanda has just opened Wilderness Magashi Peninsula, an exclusive immersive safari retreat on a private peninsula within Akagera National Park.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#General Election

Colin Sheridan: Ah sure don't mind elections — let's choose who runs the country at random

Governing should be assigned to us all by lottery like jury duty. Surely it couldn't be worse than what we endure from elected governments?

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

#War of Independence

Taoiseach defends €93m cost of redeveloping Cork's Crawford Gallery

Micheál Martin said the iconic gallery project was 'of a different scale from what was originally conceived in 2013'

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

#WishList and Interiors

Wish List: Seven savvy buys to spruce up your home

Mary Cate Smith picks perfect plants, sources a classic read, and perks up as she brews green caffeine potion

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

#Aussie Rules

Armagh v Mayo - Electric Ireland GAA Football All Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

'St Kilda are very sound': Andy Moran explains Mayo plan for Kobe McDonald

Andy Moran said the AFL-bound Kobe McDonald could line out with Mayo this season. Though, he will be taking it slowly with the teenage star.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

#Cocaine Seizure

Drugs ship MV Matthew more likely to be scrapped than sold after costing the State €20m, PAC told

Revenue warns the MV Matthew could cost the State over €20m as regulatory issues stall its sale or scrapping

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

#Eurovision

Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

#Cork County Championship

Rathgormack v Castlehaven - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Cork GAA championship draws: Sars and St Finbarr’s handed favourable group-stage paths

The 2026 Cork championship draws offer favourable routes for reigning champions Sarsfields and St Finbarr’s, while rivals face far tougher terrain

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

#Wexford GAA

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium

Slaughtneil and Loughrea will clash in the other semi-final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm and it was also be shown on TG4.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

#Renewable Island

Challenges around infrastructure are finally being tackled

Implementation of the list of 30 actions set out in the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce report is critical for Ireland’s ambitions to meet its climate targets, and for our future economic development

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

#Cork Flood Plan

Cork County Council announces locations to collect sandbags for flood-prone areas

Council officials said that if heavy rainfall occurs, leading to a high risk of flooding, they will make sandbags available at specific locations.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

#Kyran Durnin

Tusla refers child missing from school to gardaí

'Children absent in education' section has been established within the agency

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

#BusConnects

Infrastructure is the battleground this Government cannot afford to lose

The Coalition’s ambitious infrastructure overhaul promises faster delivery of major projects, but legal risks and EU constraints could undermine progress

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

#Kinsale Living

S How Kinsale became a hotspot for the super-rich as billionaires reshape the south coast

As billionaire buyers acquire landmark homes and push prices skyward, long-time residents say Kinsale’s character and affordability are slipping away

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

#Ryder Cup

RTÉ at critical turning point but TG4 has 'adapted effectively' minister to tell Cabinet

Coimisiún na Meán has recommended increases in funding to help both organisations meet their public service obligations

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

#An Bord Pleanála

Kilkenny couple did the public an enormous service in bringing State to heel over phone mast decision

Kilkenny couple Peter and Doreen Thomson have also shown that, in the Government’s current attempts to stifle access to review of questionable decisions made by State actors, we are heading down a very poorly-lit path.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

#ConsumerCorner

Man opening curtains in room at sunrise, idyllic sunlight

Caitríona Redmond: Stay warm without burning money this winter

It’s all about using as many tricks as possible to keep warm, despite the cold outside

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

#Exam Success - sponsored

One male teacher checking on rows of teenage students taking a school exam shot from a high angle perspective, Newcastle upon Ty

The smarter way to study for the Leaving Cert

Expert advice on how to lay the groundwork for Leaving Certificate success through mindset and confidence

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

#Insurance

Health insurance costs set to rise again as Irish Life warns of 5% increase

Irish Life Health will increase premiums by an average of 5% from January 2026, adding to several rises already this year

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

#Hockey

Hawkshaw leads, Jennings to make debut as Ireland women's team named for FIH Pro League

It's Ireland's first time participating in the contest and Grundie has selected a squad that is varied and full of quality across the field

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

#Taxi

Taxi drivers plan major Dublin protest over Uber fare changes on Thursday

Taxi drivers say Uber’s new fixed-fare option could slash their earnings as they prepare a coordinated rush-hour protest in Dublin

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

#Cillian Murphy

Course supported by Cillian Murphy to teach young people empathy

The module features interactive lessons and real-world scenarios intended to strengthen students’ empathy skills and social understanding

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

#Joe Biden

Donald Trump makes dig about Joe Biden as he pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

The president has pardoned two North Carolina turkeys, Gobble and Waddle – although Waddle was missing for the Rose Garden ceremony.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

#Podcast - ieBusiness

ieBusiness Podcast: Eoin McGettigan on the past year in Irish business

The former CEO the health indicators of the wider economy

Listen | Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

#Seamus Power

Séamus Power fires five-under 65 to keep PGA Tour card hopes burning at RSM Classic

Power needs to breach the FedExCup Fall's top 100 to retain his full PGA Tour card

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

#Elections2024

Attention turns to Dublin Central by-election as Paschal Donohoe steps down

Louise Burne looks at possible contenders from across — and beyond — the political spectrum who may run in the by-election caused by the finance minister's resignation to take up World Bank role

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

#Podcast - Soccer

World Cup Qualifier podcast special: what now after a special night in Budapest?

John Fallon, freshly back from Budapest, joins Brendan O'Brien to discuss that memorable comeback win in Hungary, the events of the past week, and what comes next.

Listen | Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

#Good Friday Agreement

S Fergus Finlay: Labour's vision has never been to force a unity vote

An aspect of Ivana Bacik's speech at the Labour conference last weekend felt more like something Mary-Lou McDonald would say, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

#Vicky Phelan

Ireland on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, HSE report shows

Ireland’s first progress report shows strong momentum toward eliminating cervical cancer, but stresses the need to tackle misinformation and boost HPV vaccination

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

#Cyber Safe Kids

Safety charity urges parents to be cautious when buying smart devices for children

Devices can expose children to risks such as scams, grooming and sexual content, warns CyberSafeKids

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

#Cork Film Festival

'We can build a sustainable screen industry in Cork'

Regional supports are needed to foster developing film industry down south

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

#Travel - International

I spent five days in downtown Chicago — here's why I found it hard to leave

Diverse and friendly, Chicago’s cultural scene is another great reason to visit this fun city, writes Aoife Barry

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

#Shane Lowry

Rory McIlroy battles to 69, Shane Lowry fires 67 to stay in contention at DP World Tour Championship

Nicolai Hojgaard leads the tournament on 12-under.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

#Unwind

Darina Allen: How to make a light Christmas cake and a chocolate Yule log

"I have to say I was properly impressed by the quality and have since sent in an order for several items to stock in our little Farm Shop, in Shanagarry."

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

#Loneliness

Senator asks if SpunOut view on loneliness has 'a dimension of snowflake syndrome'

Former Waterford mayor Joe Conway said SpunOut statement is 'an immensely depressing handle to throw on the youth of Ireland'

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

#Coimisiún na Meán

Elon Musk’s X faces Irish investigation that could lead to multimillion-euro fines

Ireland’s media regulator is investigating whether X breached EU transparency and user rights laws under the Digital Services Act

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

#Money Saving Features

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

Does every little really help? Not always

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

#Jo Jo Dullard

Missing Jo Jo Dullard's sister: 'For anyone with information, it must be a burden to be holding this'

Kathleen Bergin was speaking to the Irish Examiner ahead of a remembrance event in Kilkenny Castle on Sunday at the monument for the missing

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

#Madeleine McCann

Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing missing girl’s parents

Julia Wandelt, 24, put her hands to her face when jurors returned a guilty verdict for the harassment of Kate and Gerry McCann on Friday, but a not guilty verdict for a charge of stalking

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

#British government

Prince Andrew relinquishes titles and honours

Royals acted swiftly to banish wayward Andrew — but is there more to come?

How many headlines can one man make? That is what Andrew has become — a human headline

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

#Feelgood 25

'It’s like chemical castration': The devastating effect of hormone treatment for prostate cancer

The prostate, a gland found only in men, lies below the bladder, in front of the rectum, with the urethra running through it. It increases in size as a man ages and its primary functions are the production of seminal fluid and the regulation of urinary flow

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

#Halloween

Wedding of the Week: Halloween vows are 'a dream come true' for Cork-based couple

Clara Donnelly and Dmytro Bykovskyy's big day at Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa, Tralee, Co Kerry

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

#Blas na hEireann Awards

Cook with a chef’s larder

Trade up to Blas award-winning ingredients to upgrade your kitchen output, with recipes by Clare Anne O’Keefe

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

#Autumn Activities

Flat Lay of Shattered Pumpkins After the Exciting Pumpkin Drop Event

Ireland’s frightening Halloween habit is a curse that can be broken by sustainable choices

Nature’s décor is unbeatable: fallen leaves, pinecones, bare branches, and candlelight (ideally in a glass jar rather than a plastic skull). They’re biodegradable, beautiful, and cost nothing

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

#Rose of Tralee

Case alleging shareholder oppression in Rose of Tralee firm may not go ahead due to death

US-based businessman Richard Henggeler, a 31.1% shareholder in the Kerry Rose Festival Ltd, died earlier this month.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

#Home - Gardening in Summer

Garden Q&A: Why didn't my perennial sweet pea bloom this year?

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

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

#Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk defendant can avoid prison uniform in court but must be restrained

The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing US activist Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing his normal clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge has ruled.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

#Home - Gardening in Autumn

Autumn panorama in the mountains, in a remote rural area

Peter Dowdall: Compost turns fallen leaves from what we once called rubbish into riches

'In the wild, no one gathers up the fallen leaves or hauls them to the dump. They’re left to return to the soil. By spring, they’ve become humus that feeds roots, fungi, and insects'

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

#Careers in Healthcare

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes

More than 6,500 vacant HSE posts despite funds being available

Unions met the HSE on Friday to discuss their concerns, but said they not satisfied with the information shared with them

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

#ieStyle

We tried some of the top spa experiences in the country — here's what's worth the splurge

From Kerry to Kildare, Cork to Dublin, the Irish Examiner’s lifestyle team review some of the top spa experiences in the country

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

#GAA - The Changing Game

GPA Membership Annual Survey 2025 Launch

Inter-county GAA players want seven-month season and no-contact November

New report: 75% of male players believe inter-county managers should receive payment over and above expenses

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

#Parenting - Food

Dr Phil Kieran: Daughter is tired all the time since starting college

"Medically, fatigue is a very common symptom, with infinite causes. She may well be fatigued as her body adapts to a new routine of early morning travel, commuting, and the intensive setting of college."

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

#Podcast - Politics

Is this presidential contest Ireland's 'first podcast election'?

Catherine Connolly and Donald Trump don't have much in common ideologically, but both their campaigns have focused heavily on podcasts, with a different style to traditional media interviews

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

#Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift fans flood German museum to see Ophelia painting echoing hit video

A German museum has been unexpectedly overrun by Taylor Swift fans because one of its paintings bears a striking resemblance to the opening scene of the star’s current number one hit video The Fate Of Ophelia.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

#Titanic

Faulty engineering led to implosion of submersible headed to Titanic – report

Faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people on the way to the wreck of the Titanic, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded in a report.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

#Pensions report 2025

Multi-generation family spending time together for Father's day

Conversations with friends — the things I want my loved ones to know about pensions

Start a pension now. "It’s money for jam" when you consider the tax relief on each contribution; €100 to your pot will only cost you €60 or €80 in real terms

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

#Savita Halappanavar

New documentary serves as a reminder that sepsis can happen to anyone

Kim Wyse's 'Sepsis: A Story of Loss, Love and Survival' is aimed at educating the public on the signs and symptoms of sepsis

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

#Ian Bailey

S Mick Clifford: Jury is still out on whether Ian Bailey murdered Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Jim Sheridan’s 'Re-Creation' imagines the trial Ian Bailey never faced, reopening debate around Ireland’s most haunting unsolved murder

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

#Property Management and Letting (Sponsored)

HomeHak is a positive development for tenants

The quality of management and letting services has never been higher and more professional

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

#C&AG report

Audit reveals 'deficiencies in internal control' at IFI

A damaging series of administrative errors and irregularities saw the organisation’s entire board stood down in 2023

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

#Wildfires

Authorities charge man over deadly wildfire that levelled LA neighbourhoods

A 29-year-old man charged with sparking the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history likely used a lighter to start a fire on New Year’s Day that smouldered underground and reignited almost a week later, killing 12 people in a wealthy hillside ...

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

#National Ploughing Championships

Ploughing Championships return to Tullamore as 2026 dates confirmed

The 2026 event returns to Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly, where it will take place from September 15-17

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

#Dairy

Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits

It was a miserable 48 hours as the rain returned with a bang during storm Amy

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

#Ploughing

Exhibition / new tractors lined up next to each other in a row

Lighten up: Auld Lehane's top 10 budget proposals to help struggling farmers

With Budget 2026 closing in faster than the plastic being stretched over a freshly-made silage pit, Denis Lehane has a shortlist of measures to encourage farmers to stick with the job

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

#Corporate Finance Sponsored

Innovation and teamwork for powerful business growth

Don’t accept the first offer – choosing the right VC partner is critical

Venture capital is designed for high-growth, scalable businesses with innovative products or services; founders should look for meaningful support alongside money, writes Edel Corrigan

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

#Womens Health Survey 2025

Tired or thyroid? How to identify and deal with problems with 'the body's generator'

The thyroid can be overactive or underactive, leading to weight loss or gain. Around 10% of women believe they’ve experienced thyroid problems — an issue often mistaken for fatigue, and disproportionately affects females

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

#Michael Gaine

Gardaí stand down presence at Michael Gaine's farm as murder investigation continues

Gardaí have ended protection at the Kenmare farm where Michael Gaine’s remains were found, but the murder investigation remains active

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

#Corporate Finance (Sponsored)

Green finance is fast moving from niche to norm

From green bonds that fund renewable energy projects to bank loans linked to carbon-reduction targets, this new wave of capital is helping companies align profitability with responsibility, writes Edel Corrigan

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

#How to make the perfect

How to use a soup maker the correct way and the common mistakes to avoid

If you want homemade soup but don't have time or the emotional capacity for more washing up, then this could be the gadget for you

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

#WomensRWC

S Duncan Casey: Rugby's global picture shows it has plenty to learn from growth of women's game

The men’s game can learn plenty from the success of this World Cup and the growth the women’s game has enjoyed in recent years

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

#Creeslough Explosion

Creeslough investigation file forwarded to Director of Public Prosecutions

It comes almost three years after 10 people were killed in an explosion at a building complex in the Co Donegal village on October 7, 2022

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

#Video - Food

In the kitchen with Derval O'Rourke!

Join Derval O'Rourke in her kitchen as she whips up the curry she makes every single week. She'll show us why she reaches for her cheap-as-chips handblender above all other gadgets and how important it is to have her fridge stocked with real butter and lots of yoghurt.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

#Menopause

Heart attacks in women: How we're missing a beat on women’s heart health

A quick response can save a life in the event of a heart attack. But women are more likely to dismiss their symptoms — often different from the chest-clutching stereotype — because they see it as a condition that predominantly affects older men

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

#Oasis

Gallagher guitar damaged when Oasis split expected to sell for up €550k at auction

The band, which are more than halfway through their reunion world tour, split in 2009 after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris, during which Liam Gallagher damaged his brother Noel’s 1960s red Gibson ES-355 guitar

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

#Shane MacGowan

New tour allows Shane MacGowan fans to visit places in Tipperary special to Pogues frontman

The downloadable brochure for the tour is now open online

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham woos back racegoers with cheaper Guinness and return of Ladies Day

The Cheltenham festival attendance, which hit a high in 2022, has been in sharp decline over the last three years.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#Earn and Learn — Sponsored

Apprentices are a step ahead of college graduates

Every apprenticeship host has an apprenticeship mentor, who mentors their work and academic progress to ensure they get any help or assistance they need

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#Kamala Harris

‘Angry and disappointed’: Kamala Harris critical of Joe Biden in new book

Democratic candidate lays bare tensions with then president during 2024 election campaign

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#Staycations — Sponsored

Staycations: Actor loves lights, cameras and action of Belfast

Actor Ciaran Bermingham recalls Belfast’s attractions, grasped in gaps between his stage and screen roles there

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#The Healy-Raes

Outrage as Danny Healy-Rae links autism to ‘lack of vitamins’ in Dáil debate

Autistic advocate and parents have condemned Danny Healy-Rae’s Dáil remarks suggesting autism may be caused by vitamin deficiency

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#Irish Women’s Rugby

All-Ireland League can ride crest of Green Wave from Ireland's Women's World Cup run

“This World Cup has probably been the most massive thing for women’s rugby,” Finn told the Irish Examiner.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

#Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2025

Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2025: Highlights from a fine weekend in Cork

As well as a feast of music on offer, the weekend event also had lots of Cillian Murphy, and a worthy tribute to a deceased friend of the festival

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

#Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar on the ‘snogging scandal’, Trump and Ireland's anti-immigrant backlash

In a candid interview, Leo Varadkar discusses his memoir, political regrets, personal life, and why he chose to walk away

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

#Irish Open

President Trump Concludes Stay In Doonbeg

Doonbeg will bring Irish Open headaches but they'll be worth it

West Clare will feel like golf central this time next year with the Walker Cup and the Amgen Irish Open being staged in the area - and that will present its own issues

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

#Boris Johnson

Call to strip Boris Johnson of ex-prime minister allowance over alleged profiting from contacts

'This is yet another reminder of how deep the rot in the Conservative Party goes — it is riddled by sleaze and scandal'

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

#Pope Francis

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

Leo canonized Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, during an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square before an estimated 80,000 people

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

#Back to school

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'No new legislation' on hot school lunches, says food safety body

Suppliers have said that updated guidance has been delivered to suppliers by a division of the Department of Education

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

#IEAgriMonth

Planning for the future of the family farm

Few topics stir as much emotion – or uncertainty – among farming families as succession. For many, the family farm is far more than a business.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

#Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran to play Dublin’s 3Arena this December ahead of new album

The gig is part of a short run of arena shows across Europe and the UK, timed just ahead of the release of his new album Play

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

#Electric Picnic 2025

Camping space, Kneecap, Chappell Roan, weather... 10 talking points from Electric Picnic 2025

Electric Picnic stretched over four days in Stradbally. Here are some of the takeaways from the weekend

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

#Electric Picnic

'No price increase': Tickets for Electric Picnic 2026 on sale Monday

Tickets go on sale for next year's Electric Picnic as revellers head home from the 2025 event

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

#Summer gigs 2025

'No price increase': Tickets for Electric Picnic 2026 on sale Monday

Tickets go on sale for next year's Electric Picnic as revellers head home from the 2025 event

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

#Longreads

S The Jack O’Connor interview: 'This is why loose, casual pub-talk criticism hurts'

It’s five weeks since Kerry annexed their 39th All-Ireland football title with a final performance out of Utopia. All the more remarkable that it came after a year of stress and strife in the Kingdom but golf legend Tom Watson’s creed served manager Jack O’Connor well: play the game, play the opponent, play it as it lies

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

#Electric Picnic 2024

Electric Picnic weather: Sunny spells due but there is potential for 'significant rainfall'

Conditions for the Stradbally festival look set to be somewhat cooler and wetter than in recent days

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

#Richard Satchwell

Legal team may apply for Richard Satchwell conviction appeal to be prioritised by court

While it is expected that a number of grounds for an appeal will be submitted, none have been, to date

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

#Podcasts - The full story

Sonya Egan's impending release triggers 'fear and worry', says Cork victim

Laura O’Connell told the Irish Examiner podcast she fears harassment could resume as Sonya Egan, jailed for false allegations and stalking, is released

Listen | Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

#EP 2025

Revolut sees rise in fraud relating to tickets after online reports of Electric Picnic scam

Gardaí confirmed this week that they are investigating alleged incidents of online fraud involving the resale of event tickets

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

#Maternity Leave

WRC orders school to pay €85,000 to teacher discriminated against on maternity leave

WRC orders Westmeath school to pay €85,000 compensation after ruling teacher was discriminated against while on maternity leave

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

#Nature Restoration Law

Nature restoration will need farmers, family farms, and grazing animals, so where is the funding?

Farmers need to feel that they are part of the nature restoration journey, and need to be paid for their work, writes Malcolm Noonan

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

#European elections

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Generation shift shows trust in democracy eroding among young Europeans

Persistent inequality widens social distances between social groups, fuelling resentment and a belief that the system is rigged, a Europe-wide study has found

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

#Local elections

Cork TD defends €30k council payments during year he spent six months travelling abroad

Christopher O’Sullivan says he complied with the law when receiving council allowances in 2008 despite a six-month trip abroad.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

#The Menu

Joe McNamee: The finest in real, homegrown food is vital to our sense of humanity

"When tourists return to their home countries raving about Irish food (as 84% of them do, according to Fáilte Ireland), they speak of fabulous foodstuffs such as Irish Farmhouse cheeses, not industrially produced whey nutritional by-products. They gush about beautiful produce in the better restaurants that source locally, the work of a stalwart few remaining growers."

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

#Quiz Time

Oasis quiz: Can you recognise the song from the opening line?

Slip inside the eye of your mind and try to spot the Oasis song from first lyric

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

#History - Terence McSwiney

Cork's Anglesea Street could be renamed MacSwiney Street next year if legislation is changed

Plans by Cork City Council to change the street's name to honour lord mayor Terence MacSwiney has run into issues around national legislation

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

#India and Pakistan

Pakistan says troops kill 33 'Indian-sponsored' militants crossing from Afghanistan

The fighters were intercepted and engaged with "precise" fire, the military's public relations wing said, adding that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

#Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

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Instrotec rescue plan approved

High Court approves Joe Walsh’s rescue plan for Westport-based Instrotec Ireland, which saves the jobs of 480 workers

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

#Laethanta Saoire

Laethanta Saoire: A Gaeltacht Summer, by Louise Hegarty

In the final instalment of our series of summer-themed reads, Cork author Louise Hegarty contributes a short story set in the Gaeltacht

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

#Cork Pride

‘We need Pride more than ever now': Solidarity and celebration at Cork Pride parade

Cork Pride festival's theme of ‘A fearless future' was summed up by its vice chair — 'We will not be silent, we will not be afraid, and we will not be erased'

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

#Coastal Living

Coastal Living: Celebrating the eternal appeal of life by the sea

The numbers of city buyers moving to the coast continues to soar, boosted by the trends of remote and hybrid working in the years since Covid

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

#Omagh bombing

State to oppose Omagh bombing survivors' bid to bring cases over failure to hold inquiry, court told

Articles 40 and 41 of the Constitution require effective investigations of deaths involving potential State failures, papers from two Omagh bombing survivors say

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

#Summer Features

Life Hack: How to treat sunburn and help it heal as fast as possible

Spent too long enjoying the recent sunshine before reapplying SPF? Here are some tips to help you heal quickly

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

#IVF

Eight babies born from pioneering IVF technique to prevent devastating disease

Four boys and four girls, including one set of identical twins, have been delivered and are all doing well following treatment by a team in Newcastle, who pioneered the technique

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

#The Great Irish Summer

S Kingfishr review: Gig of the summer at the Marquee as Cork fans raise the roof with 'Killeagh' singalong

Kingfishr have sold out two nights at the Marquee in Cork

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

#Leona Maguire

'The best golf I've played in quite a while': Leona Maguire finishes tied for seventh at Major in France

Maguire is undecided if she will play the Scottish Open next week ahead of the AIG Women's Open later this month.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

#Navillus

Kerry developer still committed to 34-storey hotel on historic Cork City quay

Time runs out next March for Tower Properties' Custom House Quay plan

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

#Miscarriage

Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave

Sinn Féin senator Nicole Ryan condemned the push-back of her bill as she and other senators shared their experience of miscarriage

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

#Tina Satchwell

Richard Satchwell to appeal against his conviction for the murder of his wife Tina

Richard Satchwell had admitted burying his late wife Tina Satchwell beneath a concrete floor in their East Cork home

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

#Rory Gallagher

Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork

Joe Bonamassa more than lived up to expectations at the Marquee as he took on the mighty task of playing a set of music from the late Cork music legend

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

#Summer Travel

Shannon Airport calls for rail link for over 10,000 daily commuters

The airport group has warned that unless the National Development Plan prioritises infrastructure in the South, the national vision for equitable economic and population growth risks falling short

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

#Sinéad O’Connor

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Dua Lipa review: Pop superstar delights Aviva, Dublin with moving tribute to Sinéad O’Connor

The entire Aviva Stadium sang along with Dua Lipa's emotional rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

#Graduate Careers

MSD developing talent for business-critical positions

A mentoring program is provided at three levels to coach each participant in career and leadership development

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

#Paralympics

New research project reveals untapped potential of Para sport in Ireland

A new report has uncovered the challenges faced by Para sport athletes in Ireland while also shining a light on the major impact it can have on lives.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

#Budget 2025

Ministers will be warned to focus on getting value for money

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers will tell ministers they must ensure spending adheres to the €100bn-plus ceiling set in Budget 2025

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

#Fintech

Happy programmers talking while working in the office.

Developing the skills Irish fintech requires to grow and compete

Targeted training, Government investment and a centralised hub can fuel the sector’s continued growth and competitiveness

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

#Cork Midsummer Festival

Theatre For One review: Intimate setting makes for wonderful experience at Cork Midsummer

The booth outside Cork Opera House offered five-minute pieces for an audience of just one person at a time

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

#Sleep

Dr Phil Kieran: Is my teen's growth spurt to blame for his marathon sleeping?

Oversleeping regularly can contribute to changes in mood and concentration

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

#Fathers Day Features

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Irish Examiner editor Tom Fitzpatrick: Our 'rainbow baby' is cherished on Father's Day

On Father’s Day, Irish Examiner editor Tom Fitzpatrick reflects on a devastating miscarriage, and the joy of welcoming a daughter earlier this year

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

#Future Cities

Residents call for more time to review Cork Luas route amid complex Blackrock section

Residents in Blackrock and Ballintemple say a highly technical report and complex route plans demand more time for review

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

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Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

#Childrens Health Week 2021

S Mick Clifford: Shane O’Farrell case shows the State still protects itself, not its people

Ireland’s justice failures are not isolated — they reflect a deeper State culture of denial, deflection, and self-protection

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

#Fiona Pender

Fiona Pender case: Second search operation in Co Laois concludes

Gardaí said the results of the searches are not being released for operational reasons

Thu, 29 May, 2025

#Podcasts - IE Investigations

Land of the Free podcast: What’s next for the undocumented Irish in Trump’s America?

Land of the Free, an Irish Examiner podcast series, explores the fears and struggles of undocumented Irish immigrants under Trump’s policies

Listen | Wed, 28 May, 2025

#Consumer Column

Caitríona Redmond: Why have butter prices soared and is it cheaper in other countries?

Head melted from increased prices? Word is spreading that butter is cheaper abroad but is that a rumour or a fact?

Mon, 26 May, 2025

#Stardust

'Irish Examiner' journalists shortlisted for six Justice Media Awards

The awards recognise outstanding print, broadcast, and online journalism that contributes to the public’s understanding of justice and the legal system

Thu, 22 May, 2025

#HPV

Concerns raised over lack of clarity on resumption of Laura Brennan HPV catch-up scheme

Roderic O'Gorman pointed out that the vaccination rates have been dropping since 2019

Wed, 21 May, 2025

#CAO Change of Mind

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Tick off your checklist carefully so you don’t miss out on CAO offers

There have been 5,834 CAO applications made since the February 1st deadline

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#Jason Corbett

Molly Martens hired off-duty police to block family from Jason Corbett’s memorial, says sister

Tracey Corbett Lynch and Sarah Corbett Lynch speak out following the release of a Netflix documentary on the case

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#Sean FitzPatrick

Business partner handshake after the meeting. Financial and investment cooperation.

Gardaí exit Ireland’s FBI-style white-collar crime agency amid claims of toxic culture

The Corporate Enforcement Authority is facing major internal upheaval, with experienced gardaí departing amid claims of a toxic work culture and poor leadership.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

#East Cork — Sponsored

Two exciting new developments in East Cork, with Hegarty Properties

Ard na Sailí, Carrigtwohill, and Ard Chriócha, Ladysbridge, two new housing developments coming to market with Hegarty Properties, respected estate agents for 20 years

Tue, 13 May, 2025

#Rachael Blackmore

S Ruby Walsh: there will only ever be one Rachael Blackmore

The history she made didn't come easily - a proper winner, Rachael earned it all.

Tue, 13 May, 2025

#Limerick mayoral election

S Michael Moynihan: McGregor factor shouldn't stop power from the ground up

Cork needs a proper decision-maker, even if the 'business case' has already been made

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

#Teacher Conferences

ASTI to partner with social media platform TikTok to combat cyberbullying of teachers

Delegates told a 'community partner channel' had been established with the social media site, allowing the ASTI to escalate any issues

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

#Easter Features

Darina Allen: How to make my lemon meringue roulade

Plus how to go the egg-stra mile and keep your own hens

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

#US Masters

S Kieran Shannon: McIlroy accepted imperfection en route to Irish sport's finest feat

By taking his time about winning the Masters, Rory McIlroy made it the greatest win of all.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

#Gen AI — Sponsored report

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Agentic opportunity for Irish business: The time to act is now

The agentic era has burst onto the scene with thousands of companies deploying fully autonomous AI agents

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

#Easter Food

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Easter Food: Sweet treats, good to eat

It's easy to celebrate Easter without raising your sugar levels. Caroline Hennessy serves up suggestions your dentist would approve of

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

#Mick O Dwyer

S Donal Lenihan: Standing on the Croke Park sideline, it was hard not to think of Micko

Donal Lenihan's first visit to Croke Park was in 1969 to watch his father's native Kerry beat Offaly in the All-Ireland final, a team which featured Mick O'Dwyer. Years later, Micko would pick his brains on the latest training methods employed by rugby players

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

#Period features

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My daughter has to take painkillers during her periods — I'm worried she might have endometriosis

How do I find out if this bad period pain is endometriosis?

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

#Afghanistan

Avengers Assemble: Meet Cork's robot-makers who are helping make the world a safer place

Robots designed and manufactured in Kilbrittain, Co Cork, are being shipped worldwide to places that are not safe for humans to help dispose of bombs and save the lives of first responders

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

#History - Women at War

Clodagh Finn: Mother’s Day Gaza vigil highlights Irish discomfort with female protest and dissent

The treatment of Gaza protesters outside the Dáil shows how female dissent is still met with disproportionate force

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

#Operation Transformation

'I will destroy you': Operation Transformation's Eddie Murphy was in fear due to poison pen letter

Court hears psychologist's victim impact statement as man who harassed and threatened him is jailed for four months

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

#FamilyBusiness

Family dynamic is often a key success factor

Natural competitiveness motivates those in family-run businesses to never settle for second best

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

#Mothers Day

Families waiting for special school places plan 5k run on Mother's Day

Parents from Waterford, Cork, and Tipperary have been protesting the lack of places at St John’s Special School in Dungarvan

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Kya deLongchamps

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Life in the doghouse: Should we allow our pets in our beds?

Should you really invite the dog onto the mattress, asks Kya deLongchamps

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

#The Tommy Tiernan Show

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Paddy McGuinness on living with clinical depression

Tommy Tiernan's guests on Saturday night included comedian and presenter Paddy McGuinness, academic and former Rose of Tralee Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and rapper God Knows.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

#Gordon Elliott

Irish punters and trainers ready to dominate Cheltenham again

Thousands of Irish punters head to Cheltenham, hoping for another year of racing dominance at the prestigious festival

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

#Vulture funds

Vulture funds charging interest rates of at least 8.5% to 7,000 homeowners

Oireachtas paper suggests examining British proposals to help support hard-hit households

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

#Mica

Builders at centre of mica case ordered to give thousands of files to homeowners

Mr Justice Mark Sanfey said what disturbed him about the case was that the documentation being sought had been given to the other parties in the action

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

#Farming columnist - Hazel Mullins

Hazell Mullins: It's not just the calves that grow up - how calf-rearing has changed

Farm vet and Carrigaline dairy farmer Hazell Mullins had an interesting week as Philip Boucher Hayes came to visit the farm to discuss how calf rearing on the farm has evolved over the last two decades.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

#JN1

How to make the perfect pancakes and the common mistakes to avoid

Thin, delicious pancakes that can be folded, fanned and doused with lemon and sugar

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

#US Business - Sponsored

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Ireland is a safe harbour in an increasingly fragmented world

Ireland's stability has been invaluable in attracting and retaining critical investment from US multinational companies, writes Ann-Marie O’Sullivan

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

#Natasha O’Brien

Gender-based violence survivors call for reform of Ireland's 'barbaric' legal system

Issues raised by four survivors include the sharing of rape survivors' counselling records as evidence during trials

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

#Life Advice

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Life Hack: What are dryer balls and how can I use them in my laundry?

"Anything this easy feels like it shouldn’t work, but some hacks are well worth trying. One great example is adding dryer balls to your tumble dryer."

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

#CorkCompany25

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine named Cork Chamber Company of the Year

J&J IM, which this year marks two decades in Cork, was presented with the award at Cork Chamber’s annual dinner at City Hall

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#Mpox

First case of Clade I mpox detected in Ireland, says HSE

It was detected in an Irish resident who had just returned after travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo where the virus is 'circulating in the community'

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#CAO Choices 2024

Almost 30 tertiary degree courses outside the CAO 'points race' open for applications

Tertiary degrees provide an opportunity for students who might have previously thought higher education was out of reach

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

#First Dates Ireland

First Dates recap: Cheeky chat, shared heartbreak and Ron Burgundy

Episode four of the new series of First Dates Ireland saw more connections made at the restaurant on RTÉ2 on Thursday night. Here's what happened...

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

#Olympics - 2024

Rowing Ireland's Olympic Celebration & Awards Night

Dressed in gold: Irish rowers savour never-to-be-forgotten year at gala awards night

Rowing Ireland celebrates historic year at the Olympic celebration and annual awards night

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

#AmCham

We missed our baby's 12-month vaccinations — can they get them all at their next appointment?

Is it ok to get the MMR and MenB vaccines along with the Hib/MenC and PCV vaccines at the 13-month appointment? That seems like a lot for a baby to get at one GP visit...

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

#Colm O Gorman Recipes

Colm O'Gorman: Comforting leek, potato and cheddar soup with crusty bread

Baking bread does not get simpler than this

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

#Its My Life

Sharlene Mawdsley: Fuelling up for a new PB in 2025

"I don’t really have ‘healthy’ eating habits. I just make sure I fuel myself efficiently as I ask a lot from my body."

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

#Podcast - Ask Audrey

Ask Audrey: Our rural retreat is clearing ten grand a weekend — but we're miserable

Ask Audrey: Should I take things further with my sister's boyfriend?

"I sent him back an even more intimate photo of myself, I really shouldn’t but I’m like a cat in heat for this tractor fanatic."

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

#History - 1985

S Michael Moynihan: Chaos of 1985 reminds us that Cork is in a far better place now

One of the lessons from 1985 which is applicable now — even more so now, perhaps — is not to lose hope

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

#911

Biden administration asks court to block 9/11 plea deals

The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a plea agreement for accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants that would spare them the risk of the death penalty.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

#Best of 2024

How walking 10,000 steps a day can impact blood pressure, sleep patterns and mood

Walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day is the key point for improving health

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

#Euro 2028

Government 'still hopeful' extra Euro 2028 games will be held in Irish venues

Asked if he was disappointed that any extra matches are now likely to be held in Dublin rather than in regional cities, Thomas Byrne said that it was always going to be a Uefa decision

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

#Bruce Springsteen

1985 revisited: Irish gig was one of Springsteen’s steps toward superstar status

Ed Power looks back to a year when some of music’s heavy hitters began to grow into true legend status

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025

#Budget 2024

Everything you need to know before you file your income tax return with Revenue

After Budget 2025, you may find yourself entitled to a bigger tax refund this year

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

#Homeschool

Almost 8,000 referrals to Tusla over poor school attendance in last year

Almost 1,070 such referrals had been made by the end of October for the current school year

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

#Storm Ellen

Alan O'Reilly: Politicians must forget about floodwater photo ops and concentrate on investment

There is an urgent need for improved forecasting systems and communication of changing weather warnings as storms quickly approach and change

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

#Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

'Neither a hurling stronghold': Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's best quotes

'Anthony Lynch, the Cork corner-back, will be the last person to let you down – his people are undertakers'

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

#Hutch trial

Votes Are Counted In The 2024 Irish General Election

Government must face up to ‘disaffection from politics’ after Hutch votes, says Harris

Mr Hutch ran in the Dublin central constituency in last month's election and came close to securing a seat, narrowly losing to Labour's Marie Sherlock

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

#Robert Troy

Sipo responds to criticism around timing of publication of Robert Troy report

People Before Profit TD Mr Murphy made a complaint to Sipo regarding what the report called a 'pattern of omissions or errors in successive declarations' of interest

Thu, 12 Dec, 2024

#Zappone Controversy

Former TD Katherine Zappone bids to return to politics in Seanad

Ms Zappone, a former TD for Dublin South-West, served as children's minister in the last Fine Gael-led government from 2016 to 2020

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#General Election - Listen

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How long will it take to put a government together?

The people have spoken. But what have they said? Mick Clifford looks at the answers on this week's podcast

Listen | Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

#Aer Lingus

Parties in Dublin Airport passenger cap case agree questions for EU court

Dublin Airport challenge could take around 16 months for ruling

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

#Gift Guide - sponsored

Flick through 'Gift Guide 2024' for great gift ideas

From fashion, gadgets, toys and hotel vouchers — there's something for everyone in our Gift Guide e-magazine

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

#General Election - Watch

Watch: Count centre scenes at Nemo Rangers

Counting is set to continue late into the night at Nemo as the tallying process carries on.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

#General Election - Issues

Scaffold poles surrounding the partly tiled roof with dormer windows of a new bungalow being built, against a blue sky.

Election 2024: Renting — No party has a plan to increase supply in the private rental sector

My message to the next Dáil: Housing expert Ronan Lyons says the big gap in all parties' housing plans is the private rental sector

Listen | Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

#Cop29

Takeaways from the Cop29 climate summit in Azerbaijan

Here are some of the takeaways from the Cop29 summit held in Azerbaijan's capital of Baku

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

#Christmas In the City

Wintry weather doesn't deter students enjoying 'college Christmas Day' in Cork

While everyone else around Ireland was piling on the layers, students in Cork defied the elements to don miniskirts, Christmas jumpers, and festive bows for the annual fiesta

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

#Constituency boundary review

Kingswood and Wellingborough by-elections

ieExplains: Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election

This year, Ireland is voting on two referenda and in local and European elections — so now is the time to check if you are on the electoral register

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

#Cop28

Who’s who at Cop29? The world leaders who will forge the global response to climate change

The presidents, ministers, and senior officials who will shape the UN's 29th climate summit which gets underway on Monday

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

#History - Cork at War

How the dissolution 100 years ago of Cork Corporation led to our local government system today

The country’s first City Manager was appointed in Cork in 1929 and effectively saw the sharing of power between the manager and the elected council

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

#Cork Jazz 2024

Cork Jazz Festival reviews: Jakob Bro leads ECM extravaganza at Triskel

Triskel again provided the venue for some impressive artists from the legendary ECM label at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

#Christmas Gift Guide 2023

Ring in 2025 in style at the Grand Canal Hotel

Make it a celebration to remember at this luxury four-star hotel in the heart of Dublin 4

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

#Morning routines

5 PTs on their cold morning training hacks

'It may just change your life': Five personal trainers on their cold morning training hacks

Struggling to maintain your workouts now winter is creeping in? These expert tips could be the motivation you need

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

#Pensions 2024

Retirement options: What should I do with my tax-free lump sum?

Why are retirees leaving their retirement lump sum on deposit? Expert advice on the range of options to choose from

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

#Rural Ireland Thinks

S Elaine Loughlin: Can Sinn Féin arrest its long decline in time for the general election?

The party has plummeted from a high of 37% this time two years ago to below the 20% mark — and yet members continue to insist that a term in office is within the party’s grasp.

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

#Food ieFood recommends

Second helping of the Examiner Eats Club goes down a treat

Some 50 diners gathered for an exclusive event at Good Day Deli restaurant on the grounds of the Nano Nagle Centre in Cork City

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

#sustainable staycations

‘Flight shame is dead’: Concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom

Post-covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

#Autumn Staycations

Enjoy our Staycations e-mag — 40 pages packed with magical home holidays

Treat yourself to our exciting Staycations e-paper, packed with great hotel deals, an autumn/winter events guide, an all-island food guide, and beautifully written personal accounts of hidden gems all over the island of Ireland

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

#Barbie

Barbie and Oppenheimer help Odeon Group revenues to rise by 15% to €29.65m

Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer were two of the box office hits that helped the Irish arm of the Odeon movie group to increase revenues by 15% to €29. 65m last year.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

#Oppenheimer

Barbie and Oppenheimer help Odeon Group revenues to rise by 15% to €29.65m

Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer were two of the box office hits that helped the Irish arm of the Odeon movie group to increase revenues by 15% to €29. 65m last year.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

#Farmland

Forestry, a vital sideshow in complex farmland story

"There’s good activity in the forestry sector at the moment for the right quality farmland," says a leading estate agent

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

#IWD 2023

Nell McCafferty in Easons Dublin during her book s

Nell McCafferty: A sublime ability to unearth the root of injustice

Twenty years later, I’m more inspired by her than ever

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

#Ironman

Plaque to be unveiled in Youghal in memory of two men who died in Ironman 2023

Family members of Brendan Wall (45) and Ivan Chittenden (64) will travel from County Meath and Toronto, Canada respectively for the ceremony

Sun, 18 Aug, 2024

#The Experts

Young dietitian with apple and dumbbell at clinic

Irish oncologists share eight things they do to lower their risk of cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death, but up to half of all cases are preventable. We ask four oncologists about the steps they take to lower their risk

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

#Music - B-Side the Leeside

Talos: Eoin French recalls leaving the drawing board for debut album Wild Alee

In this 2020 interview, the Talos frontman recalls the circumstances and challenge that drove his Choice-nominated debut LP.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

#B-side the Leeside

Talos: Eoin French recalls leaving the drawing board for debut album Wild Alee

In this 2020 interview, the Talos frontman recalls the circumstances and challenge that drove his Choice-nominated debut LP.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

#Olympics 2024 - Podcast

Good Morning Olympics: assessing Team Ireland's performance after a memorable Paris Games

Once more with feeling, Brendan O'Brien, Cathal Dennehy and Maurice Brosnan wrap up Team Ireland's performance in Paris.

Listen | Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

#Euro 2024

Reflections from Germany: If, if, if. The enduring, eternal conjunction of English football

As Spain head home with the silverware, England return home to with that sinking feeling that has become all too familiar.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

#Food Make it tonight

Five recipes to celebrate the Fourth of July — from chicken wings to beef burgers

The Fourth of July is a great excuse to whip up some classic dishes

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

#Growing Up In Lockdown

Depressed teenager sitting lonely outdoors

Loneliness after covid lockdowns blamed for spike in youth mental health referrals

National youth mental health centre Jigsaw saw a 6% rise in referrals last year, with almost 9,000 young people attending therapy at 14 centres, and a further 2,000 using online services

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

#Podcasts - Parenting

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on the importance of teenage friendship

Growing Pains podcast: Joanna Fortune on how to negotiate during the tween stage

According to Dr Joanna Fortune, the tween years are a significant stage of growth

Listen | Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

#How to Bake

Scottish Caramel Slice or Millionaire's Shortbread Confectionery Dessert with Layers of Chocolate and Caramel over Shortbread Cr

Michelle Darmody: How to bake Millionaire's Shortbread Squares — and the mistakes to avoid

"Three contrasting layers are brought together to create the enduring favourite, one soft, one crisp, and one crumbly."

Sat, 29 Jun, 2024

#Tony Bates

Dr Tony Bates: Kindness is love dressed in plain clothing

Dr Tony Bates believes that being kind is the most effective way to help people who are experiencing mental and emotional pain

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

#Podcast - Big Listen

EU Election Podcast: Outgoing MEP Deirdre Clune rules out presidency run

Fine Gael politician, whose political career has spanned 27 years, tells European Election Podcast she is looking forward to being home

Listen | Thu, 30 May, 2024

#Great Irish Summer

Bright and breezy: Nine ways to wear summer dresses

"Nostalgic for the '70s? Let Stella McCartney’s flowy floor-sweeping confections bring you back in time to family band Wings and life on the road."

Thu, 09 May, 2024

#Budget2023

Letters to the Editor: People with Parkinson's need others to adopt a fresh new outlook

Gary Boyle appeals for a sense of urgency about the 'ticking time-bomb' of Parkinson's Disease that Ireland faces now

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

#Food Special

Stephen Cadogan: Storms gathering on the horizon

Some 83% of the fruit and vegetables we consume are not Irish. We now import 70,000 tonnes of potatoes each year — as well as tens of thousands of tonnes of apples, carrots, onions and cabbage. In a special report, we investigate where our food comes from and why it matters

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

#Food Slow cook weekend

Rainy day comfort food: Six slow cooker recipes to make for dinner

When the weather isn’t inspiring you in the kitchen, turn on the slow cooker and try one of these delicious dinners

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

#Oscars 2024

Cillian Murphy (no, not that one) paraded through streets of Cork town

The red carpet was rolled out for Cillian Murphy as he made a surprise appearance in Co Cork following last week’s Oscar glory. There was a real taste of Tinseltown as Cillian was paraded through the streets of Carrigtwohill.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

#Examiner Voices

'Amidst the whirlwind of lockdown with premature twins, I found myself on the brink of losing it'

As part of our Examiner Voices series, 39-year-old Brianna Jackson who hails from Washington but lives in Dalkey, Co. Dublin, shares her journey with premature twins to completing a very special personal goal.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

#Charlie Bird

Letters to the Editor: Charlie Bird’s professional impact

One reader writes that the late Charlie Bird 'had charisma and helped us to pay attention to important news'

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

#IWD 2024

UN boss says gender equality fight is an uphill struggle

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a packed UN commemoration that “a global backlash against women’s rights is threatening, and in some cases reversing, progress in developing and developed countries alike”

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

#Black Lives Matter

Sam Boland: Time for men to listen to women, and learn from them

Amid a new global gender divide, men could mark International Women’s Day by taking responsibility for the way they behave

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

#The Fabulous Pharmacist

The Fabulous Pharmacist: STIs are like any other infection — it's vital we reduce the shame

Our guest columnist Laura Dowling shines a spotlight on sexually transmitted infections and explains why people need to test themselves regularly

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

#Election 2020

Paul Hosford: How a single vote paved the way for Holly Cairns to lead the Social Democrats

Soc Dems leader recalls — with 'a shiver' — her one-vote local election win in 2019, and how one woman told her she only decided at the last minute to go cast her ballot for Ms Cairns

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

#John Bruton

Shots rang out to say to John Bruton: 'Farewell and thanks for everything'

The community’s respect and affection were evident in how many poured into the church and watched the mass outside in front of a nearby big screen

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

#du Plantier murder

Late Late Show: Sophie Toscan du Plantier's son 'very confident' Ian Bailey will be found guilty

Pierre-Louis Baudey-Vignaud tells Patrick Kielty on RTÉ's Late Late Show that Ian Bailey had not been convicted in Ireland "yet"

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

#Christy Dignam

Aslan announce new singer and gigs following Christy Dignam's death

Dignam, who died last June following a long battle with cancer, was the band's frontman since it formed in 1982

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

#Talk To Me

Senior woman indoors looking upset and bored

Talk to Me: I'm grieving the death of my husband

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

#History - Two Lord Mayors

Remembering Cork’s longest-serving mayor: It wasn’t always smooth sailing for Seán French

Seán French was elected as Lord Mayor of Cork 100 years ago today. While he served 12 terms, Aodh Quinlivan and John Ger O’Riordan explain why it wasn’t smooth sailing for French

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

#Womens World Cup 2023

Spanish judge wants ex-soccer boss Rubiales to stand trial in kiss case

The court said in a statement that the judge, Francisco de Jorge, also sought a trial for former women's team coach Jorge Vilda, as well as Albert Luque, the men's team's sports director, and Ruben Rivera, the federation's marketing chief, for pressuring Hermoso to say the kiss was consensual

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

#History - 1984

S 1984 Revisited: Ford's was so rooted in Cork that its closure was unthinkable

1984 was a seminal year in Ireland. Forty years on, our writers look back at some of the scandals and stories that made the headlines and helped shape the Ireland of today

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

#Helen O Callaghan

playful child using tissue to clean his nose from cold

How to protect your child from winter cough, cold and flu and how to beat the bugs

With kids back in close contact with each other, there's been a steep increase in seasonal colds and flu. We ask experts for advice on how to look after a sick child, keep infection at bay and when to call the doctor

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Cork Basketball

Brunell U20's reach National Cup final with a 10 point win over Killester

What an incredible weekend for the club as their U18, senior and now U20 team all reached National Cup finals

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

#Best of 2023

Cork's disappearing family businesses

A mixture of business challenges and succession issues brought an end to some of Cork's most iconic retailers

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

#History - The Burning of Cork

S Fireman’s rest: Cherished piece of Cork’s history restored after 20 years of rot

The diminutive structure was situated in the middle of Cork’s main thoroughfare for well over acentury and it has found a new home after its repair, writes Eoin English

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

#Podcast - Ciara Phelan

The Ciara Phelan Podcast: How sport helped Cork GAA star Bríd Stack deal with miscarriages

Stack, who is now six months pregnant with her second child, said she suffered a miscarriage before her son was born but also had another loss late last year.

Listen | Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

On the first anniversary of campaigner Vicky Phelan’s death - November 14, 2023 - the Irish Examiner launched the Read My Lips initiative with the help of seven high-profile women to remind people of Vicky's core message: choose screening.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

#Juanita Browne

One of the most aggressive birds you could meet... the truth about the friendly robin redbreast

Robins will even fight to the death if necessary — thankfully most intruders can be deterred through song

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

ieFood

Leslie Williams: My top drinks for your Christmas trolley, from wine to non-alcoholic options

When it comes to serving drinks this Christmas, there’s no need to fret, writes Leslie Williams

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

#JP McManus Pro Am

S From the archives: A rare JP McManus interview - 'Writing the cheque is easy compared to the efforts some people make'

He’s had a year to savour, but nothing will give JP McManus as much pleasure as fifteen-deep galleries trailing the world’s finest golfers in Adare next week. Limerick’s Pied Piper spoke to Tony Leen.

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

Women in Sport

Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

On December 23rd Welch will break new ground once again when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

#AGSI

Richard Collins: Makes scents — weapons and warnings in nature

A skunk's spray is so strong that exposure to it can cause vomiting and temporary blindness

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

#Healthy Ageing Week

S Terry Prone: Dolly Parton is a lesson to us all in growing old disgracefully

The thing about old age is that, until it hits, you assume it’s going to be a gradual process. It isn’t

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Holly Bough

Irish Examiner view: Consequences to long-haul journeys

Environmental factors do not seem to be a consideration in seeking markets for our agricultural produce

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

#Dairyland

Flick through our 32-page Dairyland e-paper for insights on Ireland's No1 agri-food sector

Dairyland e-paper: Industry views and expert commentary on the challenges facing Ireland's dairy farmers as their sector comes under pressure to produce more milk while assessing calls to reduce the size of the national herd as part of the nation's drive to reduce CO2 emissions

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

#Sligo Killings

Taoiseach hails bravery of assaulted man who helped gardaí catch double murderer

The testimony of Mr Burke, who lost an eye in the attack, was seen as crucial in gardaí efforts to track down Palani following the murders

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

#Podcast - RWC

S The Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup podcast: a memorable night in Paris

Ireland made a statement with a clinical win over the Scots.

Listen | Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

#Global Irish

Catherine Martin brought four officials to Ryder Cup showpiece in Italy

The Irish Examiner has learned that Ms Martin brought four officials to the golf showpiece between Europe and the USA

Thu, 05 Oct, 2023

#Sounds From A Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour review: Untitled Song Cycle, by Enda Walsh & Anna Mullarkey

It may be billed as a work in progress, but Unfinished Song Cycle already looked impressive at Sounds From A Safe Harbour

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

#Oscars 2023

Roisin Gallagher: 'I was working in a bowling club on the Falls Road'

Roisin Gallagher hopes The Lovers - Sky's new comedy-drama set in Belfast - can repeat the success of Derry Girls, writes Esther McCarthy

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

Clonmel Crash

'We were honoured to be parents of Luke and Grace,' says mother of siblings killed in crash

The town of Clonmel came to a standstill during the joint funeral for Luke and Grace McSweeney, who died in the crash last Friday.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

#History - Road to Civil War

S Mick Clifford: MacSwiney’s legacy is being stolen by Sinn Féin

Next Sunday, Terence MacSwiney’s grave is set to be robbed in the name of rewriting history. The graverobbing will be metaphoric but is worthy of comment.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

#Michael Parkinson

Cricket - Basil D'Oliveira Thanks Giving Service - Worcester Cathedral

Michael Parkinson remembered as ‘one of the Northern lads’ following death

Michael Parkinson has been remembered as “one of the Northern lads” whose transfer from news to light entertainment was the result of his “good looks, personable manner and ready wit”.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

#Reopening

Forget headlines about falling inflation - consumers must brace for more price hikes

The rate of inflation is dropping but fuel, food, beer, and mortgages are all continuing to rise in price

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

#Staycations

No high-rise perch for King Puck on Scattering Day

Goat will make final appearance at Puck Fair at short dethroning ceremony but will not be raised into the air

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

#Harry Burton Cartoons

Cartoon by Irish Examiner artist Harry Burton shortlisted for European prize

The cartoon makes reference to last year's Cop27 climate summit in Egypt

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

#Sinéad O'Connor

Taoiseach pays tribute to Sinéad O'Connor at opening day of Fleadh Ceoil

Sinéad O'Connor will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 8

Sun, 06 Aug, 2023

#Abhaile

Watch: Atlantic Puffins depart earlier from Skellig Michael

Atlantic Puffins are currently departing in their droves, which seems earlier than previous years from Skellig Michael (Skelig Mhichíl) 6th-century Monastic Island, 12km off the coast of Kerry.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

#Rainy day features

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try

Go back to your childhood with art from Mary’s Make & Do. Plus Mark The Science Guy shares his top experiments to try at home.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

#Tara Mine

Tara Mines workers accept management's layoff support measures

Agreed deal means the company will provide enhanced support for workers laid off during a temporary closure of the mine

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

#CAO 2023

CAO makes early college offers to 5,100 applicants

The first tranche of CAO 2023 offers go out on Friday — mainly to mature students and deferred applicants who have until Wednesday to respond

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

#World Ocean Day (Sponsored)

Ireland's call: 'Something in the Atlantic Ocean, Celtic and Irish Seas calls to us from the deep'

MEP Grace O’Sullivan reflects on the call of the Ocean for Irish people and how a new approach to our seas could be Ireland’s own ‘Green Deal’

Sun, 11 Jun, 2023

#Pride 2021

The Pride Guide: Understanding gender terminology and LGBTQIA+ slang

A guide to understanding sexual orientation, sexual health, gender terminology and some LGBTQIA+ slang

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Engineering excellence

What more can be done to attract women into careers in engineering?

With female levels of participation in the industry still low, Deanna O’Connor asks if enough is being done to encourage women

Sun, 28 May, 2023

#Midterm Break

Three kids running on last day of school

Is it ever okay to take children out of school to go on a cheaper holiday?

Thom Breathnach looks to teachers and parents for an answer to the perennial dilemma of holidaying during term time

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

#Queen Elizabeth II

Attending coronation of Britain's King Charles the ‘right thing to do’, says Michelle O’Neill

“I am an Irish republican. I also recognise there are many people on our island for whom the coronation is a hugely important occasion.”

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

#Mother's Day

Loss and Mother's Day: 'Life goes on but it will never be the same'

While Aoife Stokes was pregnant with her long-awaited first baby, her mum was undergoing treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer. She is forever grateful that Edna lived long enough to help her through the challenging rite of passage into motherhood

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

#Lunch to Go

Lunch to go: Mix it up with Jamie Oliver's veggie sausage rolls

No need to lose out on taste or flavour with this meat-free recipe

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

#Ruby Breakfast

Ruby Walsh's Cheltenham Breakfast Breakdown: Willie Mullins' best chance

The racing legend and Examiner Sport columnist ran the rule over the runners and riders early on Thursday morning.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

#Podcast - Let Me Tell You

Let Me Tell You: Series 2 Ep 4 — Vaping is 'the revenge of the tobacco industry', says Micheál Martin

The 2004 smoking ban 'went beyond' what the then-health minister had envisaged

Listen | Thu, 16 Feb, 2023

#Small Weddings

Wedding of the Week: Student politics led to love for Rebecca and Ian

Ian popped the question at the couple’s new home in Clonlara, Kerry Pike, in June 2021

Sat, 11 Feb, 2023

#Valentine's Day

Weekend Loves: Singalong fun, romantic breaks and Disney wheels

Ruth O'Connor's weekly guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

#Podcasts - Basketball

All Net Podcast: Cup Finals preview - dirty chaos and red zone execution

Pat Price and Mark Scannell join Conor Meany and Kieran Shannon to preview National Cup Finals weekend.

Listen | Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

#Review of Year 2022

The Menu: A look back at the best culinary achievements of 2022

Welcome to The Munchies Part II: The Menu’s annual food accolades hailing the year’s culinary achievements

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

#Munster in 30 Artworks

Munster in 30 Artworks, No 30: The Way the Fairies Went, Sneem

The local priest and a group of men employed on a Fás scheme rowed in to help James Scanlon create his Slíghe na Síoga piece in the Co Kerry town

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

#CAO 2022

Third-level reform will change 'national obsession' with CAO points race, says Harris

Students of all ages will be offered alternative paths to further education without the need to secure high points in the Leaving Cert

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

#The Changemakers

The Changemakers: The woman who took on the State – and won access to contraception for all

When Customs officials seized the spermicidal jelly mother-of-four May McGee had ordered from the UK on the advice of a doctor, she was livid and took action that led to lasting change, writes Clodagh Finn

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

#The Magpie

The Magpie: Nine makeup and skincare bits to see you through party season

Christmas is coming and festive parties and gatherings are back. Here are a few items that will impress as we head into the most wonderful time of the year

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

#Affairs

Shot of a senior woman using her cellphone at home

Talk To Me: My husband wants us to get back together now his affair is over

Psychologist Caroline Martin is here to answer your questions on whatever issues you are dealing with in life, from work pressure and stress to loneliness and grief

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

#Brexit Ready

Cabinet approves €200m expansion of Rosslare Europort

Major expansion is intended to Brexit-proof the port in Co Wexford by ensuring compliance with EU customs

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

#Budget2022

Fears for Irish businesses as Britain heads for year-long recession

While Ireland has 'a little more fire power' to handle the cost of living crisis, Britain's recession will impact small enterprises

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

#Budget2022

Fears for Irish businesses as Britain heads for year-long recession

While Ireland has 'a little more fire power' to handle the cost of living crisis, Britain's recession will impact small enterprises

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

#Taste The Nation

Taste the Nation: The secret behind this North Cork creamery's butter

Generations of farming families and locals have been involved in producing the popular product

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

#Statues

Momentum building in campaign to erect Michael Collins statue in Cork City

A group of Collins enthusiasts have agreed to raise funds for a new statue of Collins that they will then hand over to the city for placement in the city centre

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

#Clarissa McCarthy

Rebecca Saunders: ‘I feel like I can move mountains because I can take Clarissa home’

Clarissa was drowned by her father Martin McCarthy, 50, who then took his own life, on Audley Cove, a beach below their home in West Cork in a tragic murder-suicide

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

#OceanWeek2022

Seaside setting inspires vibrant home interiors makeover

We consult interior designer Emily Cunnane of InSpace on how she gave a period residence in Sandymount a refresh

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

#History - Tomas MacCurtin

PAC calls for investigation into €450m spent on unused PPE during pandemic

There has been a call from within the Dáil’s spending watchdog for a full investigation into public money wasted on approximately €450m worth of unused PPE and ventilators bought during the pandemic.

Thu, 19 May, 2022

#Storm Barra

Donal Hickey: Ongoing problem of eel kills at Ardnacrusha

Limerick scientist says a major kill of eels occurred on the lower Shannon due to a lack of mitigation measures during Storm Barra

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

#Cork In 50 Artworks

Cork in 50 Artworks, No 50: The Canova Casts, Crawford Art Gallery

Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo set in train a series of events that saw the famous pieces transfer from the Vatican to Cork. In recent times, they've featured on a BBC series as their 'modesty coverings' were removed

Mon, 18 Apr, 2022

#Personal Insights

'I’m no longer gender dysphoric, I am simply Sara Jane'

Gender Identity Ireland has been founded by Cork-based author Sara Jane Cromwell, who has written extensively about the struggles she overcame growing up in the 1960s

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

#Womens Health Week

Women at the centre of CUH’s dedication to patient care

The advice of healthcare staff and the personal stories of female patients show how lives are enhanced by the commitment to the wellbeing of women by the teams at Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

#Currabinny Cooks

Currabinny cooks: How to make a classic club sandwich that's better than any hotel

Plus our no-fail carbonara and a kedgeree that is a hit for brunch

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

#IWD 2022

Clodagh Finn: If women ruled the world, would we still have leaders like Putin?

Looking around the world right now, you'd wonder if more women in power would provide a better alternative to the self-aggrandising egotism that has us in the state we're in

Wed, 09 Mar, 2022

#AmCham 2022

Glandore: Experience of the past, space for the future

Demand for co-working spaces has seen Glandore go from 75 desks to 3,500 desks in nine buildings in Dublin, Belfast and Cork

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

#Irish Examiner 180

Sculpture By Artist Kehinde Wiley Titled "Rumors Of War" Unveiled In Times Square

Maeve Higgins: Portraits of courage in Ireland and America

Richmond, Virginia and Dublin in Ireland: How two sculptures, thousands of miles apart, unite to reimagine something terrible into a thing of great beauty and power

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

#IWD 2021

Darina Allen: The best Victoria Sponge you'll ever taste

— plus some handy tricks for making the perfect Brown Irish Soda Bread

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

#Look Back 2021

Tom Dunne: A grinchy kind of year, but we did get Abba and The Beatles

It was a tough year for many people, but at least we again get to say thank-you for the music

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021

#HomeAtHeart

'We made it here eventually': Joyous scenes as families reunite in Cork for Christmas

Signs made with love and excited hands were held aloft for family returning home for Christmas at Cork Airport, many coming back for the first time in years

Sat, 25 Dec, 2021

#Limerick On The Rise

Spirited Courceys defy Mungret comeback for extra-time triumph

Cork champs Courcey Rovers delivered a determined last 10 minutes to finally shake off the challenge of Mungret St. Paul's

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021

#Children's Hospital

'I get to play every day with the most amazing children': Fun and games in hospital

A father was so grateful to the staff on CUH's Puffin Ward, he built a toy MRI simulator to help prepare children for the scanning procedure

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

#Mitchelstown Murders

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Mitchelstown killings - Reporting on a family tragedy

The Mitchelstown killings shocked a community. What happened to prompt this tragedy and could anything have been done to prevent it?

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

#Screen Challenge

Computer games addiction. Boy Doesn"u2019t Want to Learn and Read a book

Richard Hogan: My husband spanks the kids, but lets them on screens all weekend

'Technology has been a serious challenge for my partner and me. It is the main area we fight over, but we also differ on how to discipline the children. My partner will spank the children from time to time and I just don’t agree with it.'

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

#Christy Ring 100

Michael Moynihan: What’s in a name? Everything, if it tells people where you’re from

Working out the precise dimensions of every separate part of Cork is the kind of task that has an overwhelming appeal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Mart Reports

Mart Reports: Busy with prices holding steady

Latest prices from Kanturk, Macrrom, Kilmnallock, Ennis nad Kilkenny

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

#Pensions2021

If I leave my job, what happens to my pension?

If you change jobs and were a member of an occupational pension scheme, know your options with your accumulated pension benefits, advises a leading financial expert

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021

#Dairyland 2021

"One of the main reasons we won — we used no antibiotics for the past five years"

Meet the McCarthys of Feenagh, Co Limerick, NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2021 Dairy Farm of the Year

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

#CAO 2021

Money talks: Tips to manage your money in college

Hermony.ie's Carol Brick says that it's important to build smart financial habits in university that will last a lifetime

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

#Motors & Me

Motors & Me: 'A little house on wheels' - Pádraig Greene and his Ford Transit camper van

The first in a series, Pádraig Greene tells us about his Ford Transit camper van conversion which he says helped him through the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.

Sun, 08 Aug, 2021

#Podcasts - Weekend

What should we be watching, reading and listening to? Find out on the Great Irish Summer Podcast

Eoghan O'Sullivan is joined by Des O'Driscoll, Marjorie Brennan and Esther McCarthy to talk music, books, podcasts and streaming for your holiday season

Sun, 01 Aug, 2021

#Emergency Care Week

Is your accident an emergency? Your answer is in this booklet

Rapid responses to fevers, burns, heart attacks and much more: #Emergency Care Week, an Irish Examiner and Cork University Hospital public health campaign

Sun, 01 Aug, 2021

#Ocean Week 2020

My favourite Irish beach: Six celebs on their beloved local strands

Looking for a new place to get sand in your toes this week? Six strand fans explain what they love about their own favourite spots

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

#Christian Eriksen

Denmark step up Uefa criticism: With Covid you can postpone a game, with cardiac arrest apparently not

Christian Eriksen remains in hosptial but has said he is "fine - under the circumstances" as doctors work to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

#ieStyleMay2021

The Career Coach: How to ask your boss for a pay rise

Advance your professional life with help from our careers agony aunt Angela Burke

Mon, 24 May, 2021

#Palestine

Taoiseach: Israel's attack on Gaza 'wholly disproportionate'

Almost 200 people have died in Gaza as of this morning, including at least 58 children

Mon, 17 May, 2021

#CAO 2020

High Court dismisses lead action over calculated grades

The rejection of the case brought by Belvedere College Leaving Cert student Freddie Sherry has implications for more than 60 other challenges to the calculated grades.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

#Colm O'Gorman Recipes

Cooking with Colm O'Gorman: Restaurant-quality karubi beef with fried rice

If you'e craving a takeaway, then try this Irish Angus Ribeye with gochujang and vegetable fried rice

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

#Love Matters

On a small scale: The rise of the micro wedding

Smaller weddings are here to stay. Here's how couples are making the most out of micro weddings

Wed, 17 Feb, 2021

#Staying In Guide

Michelle Darmody: Brownies, meringue pies and chocolate cake for one

— we can't have large gatherings but we can still have cake

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021

#Lifestyle 2020

Woman listening music with her mobile phone in first snow

Top 10 true crime podcasts: From Serial and West Cork, to Dr Death and George Gibney

The stories veer from fascinating to harrowing, but the true crime genre offers some of the most gripping listening in the podcast world

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

#HomeHeart

'I know you're ouching for family': Graham Norton and Maeve Higgins read messages from Irish abroad

Maeve Higgins and Graham Norton chatted all about being Irish as part of a campaign to bring us all together this Christmas and they included some of our #HomeatHeart messages too

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

#John Hume

Hume foundation to nurture peaceful values of late Nobel peace prize winner

John and Pat Hume Foundation chairman Professor Sean Farren said Mr Hume’s values were needed more than ever to help young people navigate these difficult times

Fri, 13 Nov, 2020

Person: Niall De Baroid

Good Samaritan stabbed in throat

Two good Samaritans who came to the assistance of a man having an epileptic fit rowed afterwards about how they had cared for the victim and it escalated to the point where one of them stabbed the other in the throat.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015