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#Donald Trump

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Middle East

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Iran

US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images

Downing of fighter plane – the first shot down over Iran since start of war – prompts frantic US rescue effort

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Health - Body

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

With a farming background and married to a butcher, why did Helena Ní Chonchúir give up meat for a month for RTÉ programme Slán go Feoil? She talks to Caroline Hennessy about the experience.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Health - Nutrition

I gave up meat for a month — here's what I learned

With a farming background and married to a butcher, why did Helena Ní Chonchúir give up meat for a month for RTÉ programme Slán go Feoil? She talks to Caroline Hennessy about the experience.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Books – Non Fiction

Book review: A gay man at war with himself who fought to free his country

Dying at the end of a rope in an English jail, rebel Roger Casement displayed the courage that defined him

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Cork - News

Cork Luas preferred route to be unveiled with major changes later this month

Revised Cork light rail route expected to include western extension and changes in Bishopstown ahead of public consultation

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Podcasts - Home

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The inquest into Waterford man Jamie Weldon's death concluded last week with a verdict of suicide, but his family still have questions

Listen | Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#The Deirdre O Shaughnessy Podcast

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The lonely death of Jamie Weldon

The inquest into Waterford man Jamie Weldon's death concluded last week with a verdict of suicide, but his family still have questions

Listen | Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Dublin GAA

Ger Brennan watches on from the stands after being red carded 22/3/2026

12-week suspension for Dublin manager Ger Brennan upheld

The county are now expected to apply to the Central Appeals Committee to quash the three-month punishment.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Israel-Palestine

McEntee condemns attacks on UN troops as Irish peacekeepers remain in Lebanon

Foreign affairs minister warns attacks on UN troops undermine decades of peacekeeping work as tensions escalate in Lebanon

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Cork - Sport

Cork v Limerick: The same six? Ben O'Connor happy to shuffle Cork defence

Will the Rebels be headed into a third consecutive championship with the same sextet at the back? Ben O'Connor is not concerned.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Munster Rugby

Clayton McMillan eyes overseas recruitment despite Munster redundancies

Thaakir Abrahams is set to leave the province as the head coach plans for NIQ spot.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Weather

Storm Dave: Met Éireann extends nationwide yellow wind warning

Southerly winds turning westerly are expected to bring strong gusts and coastal disruption across Ireland this weekend

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Top 8

Beef Curry in rich sauce with Basmati Rice

Top 8: The best ready-cooked lamb dishes for an easy Easter dinner

Spring loaded Easter lamb dishes to go

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Easter Food

'If the amount you eat leaves you physically uncomfortable, you're missing the point of chocolate'

Dietitians advise the best way to enjoy a chocolate Easter egg this weekend is without guilt or shame but with a dollop of moderation

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Irish Examiner Instagram

Artemis II Launches Manned Test Flight Around The Moon

Relief for astronauts as fault fixed on Nasa’s €26m Artemis II toilet

Mission control confirms ‘toilet go for use’ after glitch sorted

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Simon Harris

Public consultation launched for Ireland’s proposed new digital wallet

People are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland’s proposed digital wallet app.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Artificial intelligence (AI)

Public consultation launched for Ireland’s proposed new digital wallet

People are being asked to take part in the testing of Ireland’s proposed digital wallet app.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Podcast - GAA

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Dalo and TJ jump the fence at the Munster Championship launch

We're 'full media now', Dalo says, after he and TJ tackled the players at the Munster Championship launch, held at The Dome in FBD Semple Stadium.

Listen | Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Podcasts - Mick Clifford

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Was IRA informer John Corcoran sacrificed? Former Special Branch handler breaks silence

Ex-detective JP O’Sullivan examines controversial killing of IRA informer and questions over decisions made at the time

Listen | Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Appointments

S Irish Residential Properties adds key new members to its board

Gary Britton and Shruthi Chindalur bring a range of skills to their roles as non-executive directors of Irish Residential Properties REIT

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Politics

Minister’s trip to Lebanon cancelled following Defence Forces concern

But the cancellation presented an opportunity the Defence Forces was able to exploit to pull off its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Clare GAA

Allianz National Hurling League Finals Media Event

Mark Rodgers: Clare can look forward to championship 'with quiet confidence'

Rodgers believes Clare possess the know-how to navigate the fortnight into a first-round Munster Championship clash.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Outdoors

Underwater coral bleaching of critically endangered species Staghorn (Acropora cervicornis)

Hot topic: The impacts of El Niño in a warmer world

El Niño years tend to push global temperatures higher, not because they cause climate change, but because they amplify it

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Sustainability – Oceans

Hot topic: The impacts of El Niño in a warmer world

El Niño years tend to push global temperatures higher, not because they cause climate change, but because they amplify it

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Michelle McKeown

Hot topic: The impacts of El Niño in a warmer world

El Niño years tend to push global temperatures higher, not because they cause climate change, but because they amplify it

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Greyhound Racing

Tim Lucey 'did not state that any number of deaths was acceptable', says Greyhound Racing Ireland

It comes after comments from the Greyhound Racing Ireland's chief executive about the culling of 3,000 dogs in a year

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Natural Health

Girl lying on the bed, period, stomach pain, menstrual cycle

Natural health: I feel bloated in the run-up to my periods

Dandelion root is a herbal remedy that can help ease your pre-menstrual symptoms.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Working Life

Working Life: I carry out lifesaving colonoscopies for those with positive BowelScreen tests

Maura O’Connor, advanced nurse practitioner, St John’s Hospital, Limerick

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Bowel cancer

Working Life: I carry out lifesaving colonoscopies for those with positive BowelScreen tests

Maura O’Connor, advanced nurse practitioner, St John’s Hospital, Limerick

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Workplace Wellbeing

How to give thanks and reap the rewards: the science behind gratitude

Gratitude, whether felt or expressed, is good for mental health, and compliments at work are an employer’s greatest asset in improving performance. The Irish should learn to be less suspicious

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Prison

More than 150 prison officers take up posts after graduation ceremony at Croke Park

Last year, 304 prison officers were recruited following a national campaign

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

#Cork - Business

Prime Cork City unit comes to market for €280,000

Former cafe on Princes Street includes kitchen and cold room

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Film & TV

Six For Your Radar: Triskel jazz, The Drama, Dónal Dineen

The follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale also hits our screens

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Screen Scene

25 years of Amélie: French favourite gets anniversary re-release in Ireland

Audrey Tautou charmed all round in a breakthrough role in 2001. Esther McCarthy looks back on a film that became an international phenomenon

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Home - Interiors

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

Eve Kelliher talks to the master eco-builder and presenter of RTÉ One's 'Build Your Own Home'

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Home - Improvements

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

Eve Kelliher talks to the master eco-builder and presenter of RTÉ One's 'Build Your Own Home'

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Home - Changing Spaces

See inside Harrison Gardner's family home in Co Clare

Eve Kelliher talks to the master eco-builder and presenter of RTÉ One's 'Build Your Own Home'

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Fifa World Cup

Paul Rouse: War will also shape the future of our sporting world

Sport pales in importance beside the loss of lives, but it allows us further insight into the impact of war.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#House of the Week

House of the Week: €1.35m five-bed Maryborough Hill home

High-quality upgrades are attracting locals keen to trade up as well as people ‘on their way back’ to Cork — and people currently renting while waiting for the right house to come along

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Elon Musk

Tesla posts worst quarterly sales in years

Tesla shares fell as much as 4.6% after the markets opened in New York, the biggest intraday drop in almost two months.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Agribusiness

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Rural Life

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Munster

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Dairy

North Cork Creameries and Carbery reach milk supply agreement

The two co-ops have reached a commercial milk supply agreement with the aim of assisting and providing certainty to North Cork Creameries' suppliers

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Homelessness

the notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house

Labour introduces bill seeking to reinstate ban on no-fault evictions

'Homelessness is continuing to rise and now renters are facing an even greater minefield when it comes to their real rights under the new rental legislation'

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Beef and Sheep

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.

HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Since September last year, farmers and farm staff have been required to complete telescopic telehandler training to comply with the HSA Code of Practice

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Pigs and Poultry

HSA Code of Practice on telescopic telehandlers 'over the top', ICMSA says

Since September last year, farmers and farm staff have been required to complete telescopic telehandler training to comply with the HSA Code of Practice

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Energy Prices

Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war fuel crisis

Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#IEVideo

Watch: Lelia Doolan's Walk for Peace

At 91, peace activist and cultural trailblazer Lelia Doolan sets out from Shannon Airport on a walk to Dublin, joined by a group of supporters calling for peace, Irish neutrality, and an end to the airport’s use by US military aircraft.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Bernard OShea

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: The food log of a hungry but health-conscious man

In the latest chapter of his Dad Bod Diaries, Bernard O'Shea tracks a full day of his eating, his attitude to eating... and thinking about eating

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Donal Hickey

Summertime and the gorse is budding yellow flowers along the country road.

Reading between the lines: Hedgerows enrich the lives of everyone

As well as providing safe nesting for birds, hedges have many other important benefits for plants and animals. The huge loss of this habitat has serious consequences for nature

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Taylor Swift

'Hopefully she likes it': Taylor Swift waxwork unveiled in Dublin

The Blank Space singer will soon be joined by a new imagining of Sinéad O’Connor

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Irish Examiner Lifestyle Instagram

'Hopefully she likes it': Taylor Swift waxwork unveiled in Dublin

The Blank Space singer will soon be joined by a new imagining of Sinéad O’Connor

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Sport - Top Picks

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Arena is a new podcast from the Irish Examiner, bringing weekly, feature-style reflections on Irish sport every Wednesday.

Listen | Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Podcast - Arena

Episode 2: Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Ruby Walsh on the art of punditry

Arena is a new podcast from the Irish Examiner, bringing weekly, feature-style reflections on Irish sport every Wednesday.

Listen | Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#IEexplains

ieExplains: How Nasa's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

Artemis ‌II is designed to pave the way for future missions aimed at returning astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Republic of Ireland WNT

Chelsea FC v Arsenal FC - UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-finals Second Leg

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor fumes at refereeing as Katie McCabe defends hair-pull incident

The Republic of Ireland international posted shortly after the game that she wanted “to clarify that I was genuinely reaching for the shirt, I wouldn’t ever want to pull someone’s hair. Full respect to Thompson”.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Mayo GAA

Kobe McDonald celebrates at the final whistle 1/3/2026

Connacht U20 round-up: Kobe McDonald scores match-clinching two-pointer as Mayo edge Roscommon

Elsewhere a Matthew Walsh goal in the third minute of stoppage time gave Sligo a 1-11 to 0-12 win over Leitrim. who now have no margin for error with games against Galway and Roscommon still to come.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Manchester United

Armagh refuse to let Manchester United training camp confusion ruin Championship preparations

Armagh opted against a foreign camp in advance of Sunday week's glamour Ulster SFC preliminary round opener against Tyrone but were left frustrated by their trip south before returning home and improvising

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Cork City Council

Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor

Among its aims are maximising Cork City’s potential as a university city, and considering how Cork City’s arts and culture offering could be strengthened

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Future Cork

Cork City Futures Group 'a pointless exercise' without funding to back it, says councillor

Among its aims are maximising Cork City’s potential as a university city, and considering how Cork City’s arts and culture offering could be strengthened

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Leinster Rugby

'You can't sleepwalk into these weeks' says Hugo Keenan as Leinster prepare for Edinburgh

No-one expects Edinburgh to provide anything beyond a speed bump as Leinster get another Investec Champions Cup knockout journey started at the Aviva Stadium on Easter Sunday.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Republic of Ireland MNT

Right direction: Heimir presents case for Ireland's improvement

It was approaching 11pm on Tuesday when Heimir Hallgrímsson invited a bunch of journalists into the Ireland dressing-room for a visual illustration of the progress he’s overseen.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Anja Murray

Curled Octopus in a Rock Pool, Wicklow, Ireland

Unfurling the changing fate of octopuses in Irish waters

In recent years, the less frequently encountered common octopus has been showing up more in Irish waters, an influx that may spell changes in Ireland’s marine areas

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Childrens Health

dermatologist Inspecting patient skin moles at clinic

Almost a tenth of people on hospital lists awaiting dermatology care

Among the 60,700 people on the lists are 3,600 children, according to the Irish Hospital Consultants Association

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Womens Health

Almost a tenth of people on hospital lists awaiting dermatology care

Among the 60,700 people on the lists are 3,600 children, according to the Irish Hospital Consultants Association

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Mens Health

Almost a tenth of people on hospital lists awaiting dermatology care

Among the 60,700 people on the lists are 3,600 children, according to the Irish Hospital Consultants Association

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Cork - Opinion

S Michael Moynihan: Cork taskforce welcome but action on its recommendations will be the real struggle

If the Cork City Futures Group wants to show citizens it means business it could do a lot worse than pick a fight with State agencies responsible for our appalling infrastructure, transport, and water quality issues

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

#Ryder Cup

Paul McGinley: Adare captaincy unlikely as Tiger Woods in 'last-chance saloon'

The 15-time major winner said in a statement on Tuesday he was "seeking treatment and focusing on his health" after entering a plea of not guilty to charges related to last week's car crash in Florida.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Leinster GAA

Donách Magee takes a shot despite Padraic Tinnelly 1/4/2026

Leinster U20 football round-up: Padraic Tinnelly's goal sees Louth defeat Dublin

Elsewhere Meath are top of Group 2 after another big win, this time taking out Laois 3-12 to 0-10 with goals from Cormac O'Donoghue, Ben Corkery and Pat Crawley.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Waterford GAA

Waterford v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Waterford rue missed chances as Tipperary snatch second win in U20 Hurling championship

The hosts’ winless streak extends to 15 games at this grade, while the All-Ireland champions thoroughly rode their luck to escape with a second successive narrow triumph.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Tipperary GAA

Waterford rue missed chances as Tipperary snatch second win in U20 Hurling championship

The hosts’ winless streak extends to 15 games at this grade, while the All-Ireland champions thoroughly rode their luck to escape with a second successive narrow triumph.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Ukraine

Paul Hosford: Ukraine war merely another chapter in Russia's aggression against its neighbour

Russia's full-scale invasion of the country has meant that up to one third of Ukrainian children remain displaced

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Richard Hogan

Editable vector of man on chair with head in hand

Richard Hogan: Guilt and shame are very Irish and very human emotions

In his day job, Richard Hogan meets many people who are carrying guilt and shame — here he explains why it's such a common human response

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Parenting - Advice

Richard Hogan: Guilt and shame are very Irish and very human emotions

In his day job, Richard Hogan meets many people who are carrying guilt and shame — here he explains why it's such a common human response

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Climate Change

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford

The climate change warnings are getting louder — are we just refusing to listen?

A new report highlights worsening extreme weather and warns Ireland must urgently shift from reaction to long-term climate planning

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Chelsea

Chelsea announce Premier League-record pre-tax loss of £262.4m and top agents’ fees list

The loss was attributed by the club to higher operating costs compared to the 2023-24 season, and smashed the previous highest pre-tax loss posted by Manchester City in the 2010-11 season.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Cost of living

Basic Income for the Arts scheme to open applications on April 15

2,000 artists across Ireland will be selected to receive the payment of €325 per week for three years under the €18.27m budget that is available

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Emission targets 25by30

Black and white dairy cow grazing contentedly relaxed and happy while other cows graze behind. Methane and greenhouse gases a bi

Online derogation and dairy banding systems open

Farmers can now apply for the 2026 Nitrates Derogation and dairy banding via the department's online Agfood system

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Books – Features and News

10 books for April: Katriona O'Sullivan, Patrick Radden Keefe, Louise O'Neill

Ardal O'Hanlon is also publishing the first of his new series of mystery thrillers

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Farming - Property

36a Kerry farm at 'Brennan's Glen' guiding €12k/acre

Farm attracting good interest locally with proximity to Killarney making it an attractive holding

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#LGBTQ+

HSE to spend €750,000 on branded condoms and lubricant for sexual health programme

The products will feature the HSE logo and the address of a website providing sexual health information for 'gay and bisexual men [and] other men who have sex with men and the trans community'

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Wexford GAA

Kerry v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Final

S Maurice Brosnan: Eight observations from the weekend's national football league finals

In the modern game, it doesn’t matter how you defend if they have a constant supply of ball

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Michael Gaine

Michael Gaine murder accused further remanded in custody

The book of evidence in the case is not yet available, the court heard

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Electric Vehicles

Surge in electric car sales softens fall in new-car registrations in March

Sales of new electric car saw a significant 52.1% increase compared to the same period last year, new data shows

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Munster GAA

Limerick's Lynch-English partnership could prove too potent for Cork

The circumstances in bringing Lynch and English into consistent midfield partnership were not as Limerick would have liked.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Insight

Bought for €115m by Michael O’Flynn 20 years ago, work now set to begin at Long Mile Rd site

The Naas Rd/Long Mile Rd has been an important stretch for centuries, originally for coaches in the 1700s and as the main road out of the capital to the South-West.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Ryanair

Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief

Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Hospital overcrowding

More than 11,000 patients spent night on hospital trolley in March - INMO

1,701 without bed at University Hospital Limerick, 939 at Cork University Hospital, and 924 at Sligo University Hospital

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Irish Rugby

S Donal Lenihan: Munster’s future may well depend on developing their cohort of emerging talent

While it will take Munster some time to develop a cohort of their emerging talent to be ready to compete at next level, I can’t escape the feeling it will prove a worthwhile investment in the long run.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Social Welfare

Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday

Early social welfare payments and fuel supports aim to ease pressure on households during Easter bank holiday period

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Motoring

How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?

With the price of petrol within touhcing distance of €2 per litre — and diesel even higher — you want to make sure you get the best fuel economy from your vehicle.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#My Wedding Day

S My Wedding Day with Caoimhe Hartley: 'Mick’s dad was an All Star so the servers wore GAA jerseys'

The priest was my husband’s uncle, Jim, who married his entire family over the years

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#US Elections

ieExplains: Trump’s order to limit mail-in voting — does he have the authority?

Critics say ‘election integrity’ plan to compile national voter list is unconstitutional and will be blocked by the courts

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#AGSI

Garda Commissioner seeks laws to protect on-duty gardaí from prosecution

Recently a garda was convicted of dangerous driving in Dublin District Court, after he pursued two masked scrambler bikers while on duty

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

#Pope Leo XIV

Pope urges Easter end to US-Israel war on Iran

Pope Leo XIV has expressed hopes that the US-Israel war on Iran could be finished before Easter. The US-born pontiff made the remarks to reporters as he left the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome on Tuesday.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

fianna fail

Taoiseach leads tributes after death of former Fianna Fáil TD Rory O’Hanlon

The former Fianna Fail TD and Ceann Comhairle has died at the age of 92,

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Russia

No contradiction between Ireland's support for Ukraine and alumina shipments to Russia, says Helen McEntee

The minister for foreign affairs continues her visit to Kyiv on Wednesday

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Leaving Cert

Teachers warn Leaving Cert changes risk inequality and AI misuse

Teachers warn increased project weighting and AI risks could undermine fairness and integrity of Leaving Cert assessments

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Enoch Burke

Enoch Burke's mother and sister arrested during visit to Castlerea Prison

The High Court ordered almost four weeks ago that the pair be jailed for two weeks after finding them in contempt of court

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Catherine Connolly

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

President Connolly appoints Council of State nearly six months into term

Seven new members bring legal, academic and human rights expertise to advise the President over her term

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Health news

Asian nurse taking care of mature male patient sitting on wheelchair in hospital. Young woman and old man wearing surgical face

Ireland ‘no better prepared’ for next pandemic, experts warn six years on from covid

Experts warn persistent gaps in nursing homes, public health structures, and coordination leave Ireland vulnerable to future pandemics

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Life Hacks

Whatsapp, Messenger, Telegram and other phone chat Apps on iPhone screen

'A small support bubble': Why I love the WhatsApp group chat

Three-quarters of us are on it, but WhatsApp has become our flexible friend, says Jenny McEntegart, a place you can dip in and out of for chats

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - School children

Two bikini-clad girls with outstretched hands near water

Joanna Fortune: My 15-year-old is going away on holidays with her friend's family

Her decision to go on holiday with another family instead of her own is not just hers to make

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Teens

Joanna Fortune: My 15-year-old is going away on holidays with her friend's family

Her decision to go on holiday with another family instead of her own is not just hers to make

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Joanna Fortune

Joanna Fortune: My 15-year-old is going away on holidays with her friend's family

Her decision to go on holiday with another family instead of her own is not just hers to make

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Roy Keane

‘Our hearts are ripped out’: Roy Keane pays heartfelt tribute to mother Marie

The 79-year-old passed away at Marymount Hospice in Cork city last Friday. Mrs Keane, nee Lynch, was predeceased by her husband Mossie, who died in 2019.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Limerick mayoral election

Limerick council meeting cut short after allegation of 'off mic' comment from mayor

John Moran said the meeting should be about 'good news for Limerick' amid news of an alleged complaint following a tense meeting

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Liverpool

Liverpool's Konate: 'With time, we will win trophies, we will have success'

The 26-year-old believes the Reds' difficulties stem from multiple changes to the squad in the off-season.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Farming - Legal matters

Ask a solicitor: Planning was refused for my home. Can I take a judicial review?

Understand judicial review, its strict time limits, and if it's the right legal path to challenge unfair local authority decisions.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Social media

Children sitting on windowsill and ignoring real life immersed in their cell phones

Australian government accuses Meta, TikTok and Google of disobeying social media ban

Nearly 70% of under-16s with accounts on Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok had maintained access, survey found

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Farming Columns

Paula Hynes: Our farm's secret to fantastic maiden heifers

Housing through summer with a consistent diet transformed their thrive, boosting future herd performance and AI success

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Farming columnist - Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes: Our farm's secret to fantastic maiden heifers

Housing through summer with a consistent diet transformed their thrive, boosting future herd performance and AI success

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#My Childhood

My Childhood with Alison Spittle: I didn’t talk to Dad for a few years after the divorce

Comedian Alison Spittle tells Sharon Ní Chonchúir about her early life on the move with her parents before they settled in Westmeath, and how grateful she is to them

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Farming - Signpost

Signpost: Successful lambing, soil management, and feed strategies

Lambing has gone quite well here on the home farm. We had a total of 180 to lamb this spring. All 20 hoggets have lambed and there are just 20 ewes left to lamb out of the 160

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Travel - Family holidays

Industrial strikes at Spanish airports ahead of busy bank holiday weekend

Walkouts have been called by Spanish trade unions following disputes over salaries and working conditions, and they are pushing for labour agreements

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Podcast - Subscriber

S The Gaelic Football Show: Donegal make a statement, Royals rumble, the rise of Carlow

Plus Ger Brennan and the leagues' centenary with Maurice Brosnan, Paul Rouse and James Horan.

Listen | Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Vaping

Vaping likely to cause lung and oral cancer, Australian researchers find in new review of evidence

‘There is no doubt that the cells and tissues of the oral cavity, the mouth and the lungs are altered by inhalation from e-cigarettes,’ academic says

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Connacht Rugby

Vodacom Bulls v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Provinces look to Europe again on back of mixed fortunes

Clayton McMillan’s Munster side has now been beaten in nine of its last 13 matches across both competitions.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Ulster Rugby

Provinces look to Europe again on back of mixed fortunes

Clayton McMillan’s Munster side has now been beaten in nine of its last 13 matches across both competitions.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Tweens

Delicious cheeseburger with cola and potato fries on the wooden table. Fast food concept.

Aoife Hearne: How do I talk to my teen about her weight gain and snacking habits?

There is no doubt that you are dealing with a delicate situation

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Aoife Hearne

Aoife Hearne: How do I talk to my teen about her weight gain and snacking habits?

There is no doubt that you are dealing with a delicate situation

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Podcast Corner

Podcast Corner: Family dramas from The Idiot to Peaky Blinders

M Gessen's five-part series comes from the Serial stable, while Edith Bowman presents the Peaky Blinders podcast

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Colman Noctor

Colman Noctor: Learning improves when children have opportunities to move more

For many children, particularly those with ADHD, the expectation to sit still and focus for extended periods is not just difficult, it conflicts with how their brains are wired

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Farming - Tillage

Combine Harvester in Barley Field during Harvest

Agricultural land under cereals rose by almost 5% in 12 months

According to the latest CSO report, the area assigned under 'cereals' grew by almost 5%, while grassland designated land fell by 0.4% when comparing 2025 to 2024 figures

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Toddler

Row of colorful easter eggs on green grass bunny ears

Julie Jay: I won’t sugarcoat it — my children eat far too many sweet treats

Whether your kids are eating treats on the daily or indulging only on a Friday afternoon, ultimately we are all just out here doing our best as parents, and isn't that all that matters (my dentist might disagree)

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Pregnancy

Certificate of loss for early miscarriages could be in place by next year

Senator Linda Nelson Murray said she has personal experience with this issue

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#History

Decapitated skeletons in Limerick point to society where life was 'fraught with risk'

Before archaeologists started digging at the site on the route of the Foynes to Limerick Road Project, they were told they were excavating in 'the field of blood'

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Nature Restoration Law

Public urged to report any sightings of Asian hornets

It comes as some 1,356 reports were made last year amid concerns of the presence of the invasive creature in the country

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Weddings

Dear Dáithí: My girlfriend thinks I’m planning to propose...but, I'm not

My girlfriend walked in when I was measuring one of her rings. I explained I had planned on surprising her with a ring for her birthday and she seemed delighted. A mutual friend has since told me that my girlfriend believes I'm planning on proposing.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Video - World

Watch: Trump signals easing of Cuba oil blockade as Russian tanker nears

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he was reversing course on blocking oil shipments to Cuba on Sunday (March 29), saying he had "no problem" with any country sending crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port with a badly needed shipment.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Marina Market

S 'This is a better site': Marina Market boss on his plans for a Cork events centre

Cork developer Tom Coughlan champions his Marina Market site for the city's vital events and conference centre, highlighting logistical ease and its crucial role in attracting major conventions.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Gaelic Football

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Jim McGuinness, Donegal, and the blueprint for how to beat Kerry

Donegal showed the best way to deal with Kerry's much-vaunted attack is to starve them of possession. You can be sure that anyone else with All-Ireland ambitions will also have sat up and taken notice

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Property Advice

Client looking at a house brochure at a real estate showing

I'm looking for my first home and I've found it overwhelming. What should I be focusing on?

I'm ready to buy... but where do I start?

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Global Irish

'They said my documents weren’t real': Irish man claims ICE agents stopped him at gunpoint

Jonathan Cunniffe, living legally in Minnesota, says armed ICE officers pulled him over, pointed guns at him, and accused him of carrying fake documents

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Immigration

'They said my documents weren’t real': Irish man claims ICE agents stopped him at gunpoint

Jonathan Cunniffe, living legally in Minnesota, says armed ICE officers pulled him over, pointed guns at him, and accused him of carrying fake documents

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Defence Forces

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security

Robert McCabe, who is leading the new maritime security research project at the NMCI, says events in the Middle East and closer to home underline the international importance of that work

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Motorsport

Measured win for Moffett and Moriarty in Nenagh

The Longford/Leitrim pairing of Shane Quinn and Stephen Reynolds took a superb second.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Sex File

Displeased couple having problems in a bedroom.

Sex File: My wife says she is bored with our lovemaking

There are all sorts of ways to make sex more exciting, but it all starts with emotional intimacy

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Health - Life

Sex File: My wife says she is bored with our lovemaking

There are all sorts of ways to make sex more exciting, but it all starts with emotional intimacy

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Inflation

Financial Services Ireland calls for tax exemption for investment accounts

FSI said the initial goal of the accounts is to help 'more people in Ireland become financially resilient through investing' and get more money into capital markets to help fund growth

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

#Oscars

Getty Images Portrait Studio Presented By IMDb And IMDbPro At The Intercontinental Hotel Toronto, 2025

Éanna Hardwicke: 'Growing up in Cork I never understood why we didn’t film more here'

Éanna Hardwicke’s latest role sees him bring one of the most notorious crimes in British and Irish history to the big screen. He talks to Esther McCarthy about what drew him to the true-crime thriller, Cork’s role in the ‘green wave’ in film and his mother’s influence

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Conor McGregor

Abdullah Khan case exposes ‘new reality’ of Islamist extremism and Irish attacks

Recent attacks and intelligence warnings point to a shifting threat landscape as Ireland faces both jihadist and far-right extremism

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Food News

Aishling Moore: This restaurant favourite is deceptively simple to make at home

The dish typically comprises of dover sole, which has been dredged in seasoned flour, fried in clarified butter and finished with a sauce of brown butter, capers, lemon juice and fresh parsley

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Travel - Hotels

S Hotel review: Don’t bypass this Macroom favourite if you’re seeking a bargain, culture, or coffee

It’s been a big year for the Buckleys. Along with celebrating that sapphire milestone in 2026, it’s also not every year your cousin (yes THE Jessie Buckley) wins an Oscar.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#US-Irish

Flag that flew over Catalpa Fenian jailbreak to go on display

The National Museum of Ireland will exhibit the flag next month to mark the 150th anniversary of the daring April 1876 Fenian raid in Western Australia

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Dairy

John Whelan: Only niche Irish exporters to benefit from Australia deal

Australia represents a highly significant and strategic market for these companies, and the EU free trade deal which will eliminate the import duty on machinery products will certainly assist their sales promotion efforts

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Family

Funeral with casket carried by coffin bearer

Irish road deaths rise 7% bucking downward trend across the EU

Road deaths rose by 31% in Ireland since 2019 while they dropped across the EU by 15% in the same time period

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#History - Cork at War

Descendants to restore grave of Cork man who plotted 1880s dynamite attack on Britain

John Curtin Kent was a relative of the well-known Thomas Kent whose body was exhumed and buried after a State funeral in Castlelyons in 2015

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Cork County Council

Descendants to restore grave of Cork man who plotted 1880s dynamite attack on Britain

John Curtin Kent was a relative of the well-known Thomas Kent whose body was exhumed and buried after a State funeral in Castlelyons in 2015

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#Wedding of the Week

Wedding of the week: A Kerry and Mayo match in which both sides win

Kiara Carolan, Killorglin, Co Kerry, and Kealen Conboy, Claremorris, Co Mayo, are married in St Mary's Cathedral, Killarney, with reception in The Brehon Hotel

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Basketball

Double-chasing Ballincollig book Super League final with comfortable win over Eanna

The Cork side were simply awesome in the second half and with their Irish players also stepping up to the mark they can now look forward to a trip to the National Basketball Arena on April 12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Camogie

Ailish Whitty elected next president of the Camogie Association

Whitty, a former player and coach herself, will succeed Brian Molloy as Uachtarán Tofa after she ran unopposed

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Neutrality

Cork-born Lelia Doolan, 91, to walk from Shannon to Dublin in protest over US military use of airport

Veteran activist embarks on a 16-day journey to highlight concerns over Ireland’s neutrality and US military stopovers

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#My Saturday

Saturday with Patrick Bergin: People want to meet me — it’s not unpleasant, it’s very flattering

I still get a great buzz out of performing. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world when it’s gone well.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Galway GAA

A view of the TUS Gaelic Grounds 21/3/2026

All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals to remain at neutral venues

Meanwhile, at Saturday’s meeting in Croke Park Cork chairman Pat Horgan hit out at the decision to stage both Division 1A and 1B finals on the same bill in Limerick tomorrow week

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Home - Art and Antiques

Art by Markey Robinson and Henry Morgan, and self-portraits by Bono and Damien Hirst

There's much to interest collectors at Whyte's spring online art sale, writes Des O'Sullivan

Sat, 28 Mar, 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. 28/03/2026

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#The Late Late Show

Five Late Late Show talking points, from Irish funeral FOMO to Pat Kenny’s Toy Show PTSD

Plus Ciaran Hinds on Christmases with Liam Neeson, and Doirean Garrihy decision to share parenting highs and lows online

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Camhs

North Kerry Camhs: Hundreds more children may receive apology

Further review of cases was announced on Thursday in the wake of Dr Colette Halpin's report

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Books - Fiction

Book review: A behemoth of the Irish canon

Spanning Mary Lavin’s long career, this book gathers 16 stories that show her at different stages of life, yet always alert to the same quiet tensions

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#My Life

My Life with Dr Sean Dunphy: I was a doctor on call during the Fastnet disaster

I can still remember the phone call alerting me to what would ultimately become the largest ever sea rescue operation in peacetime.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Dodgy boxes

Family watching television in living room

Colin Sheridan: Dodgy boxes have become Ireland’s worst-kept secret — but can the State really crack down?

As costs rise and subscriptions multiply, illegal streaming has slipped from taboo into everyday life for many Irish viewers

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

#Religion

Cork mayors ring Shandon bells to mark completion of major restoration project

'Bells of Shandon' and 'Ode to Joy' ring out over Cork after renovation work on the iconic tower under the 'Goldie Fish'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Restaurant Review

S Restaurant review: This Galway gem has some of the finest fine dining in Ireland

Lignum's chef-proprietor Danny Africano’s cooking harks from the minimalist school: ‘bass notes’, those deep, plangent flavours, are used sparingly; mid-range and treble, his most preferred area of expression

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Kinsale Living

Price cut for Kinsale’s €2.2m Joaney’s Garden as overseas demand grows for coastal homes

Overseas buyers eye a distinctive four-bed villa with uninterrupted harbour views and strong links to Kinsale’s luxury market

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Irish Women’s Rugby

Lynne Cantwell confident AIL review will strengthen league's long-term future

The review outlined a plan to strengthen player retention through junior to senior age grades and grow the domestic game across all four provinces, while keeping the AIL at the centre of the high-performance pathway

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Home - Gardening

Peter Dowdall: Don't be fooled by the pet days of March and early April

What happens at night still matters more than what happens at midday. Temperatures are still fluctuating, and cold snaps, even light frosts, are still very much part of the picture

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Home - Gardening in Spring

Peter Dowdall: Don't be fooled by the pet days of March and early April

What happens at night still matters more than what happens at midday. Temperatures are still fluctuating, and cold snaps, even light frosts, are still very much part of the picture

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Farming - AgTech

Minister launches Lee and Bandon-Ilen Action Plan to improve water quality

The Teagasc 'Better Farming for Water' campaign has launched its Lee and Bandon-Ilen catchment action plan with Carbery as its industry lead of the implementation group

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#FamilyBusiness

Professional IT worker working late, coding and machine learning working with AI.

Tech-smart on a budget: how family businesses can keep pace without falling behind

SMEs can integrate AI without overspending on fashionable tools, while strong cybersecurity does not have to be expensive

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Consumer Affairs

Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'

Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil prices rose rapidly in March, leaving Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Podcast - Soccer

Jimmy Dunne with his mother Sharon after the match 26/3/2026

Prague post-mortem podcast: Ireland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon react to shootout pain for the Boys in Green in Prague.

Listen | Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Rural Affairs

'Sword of Damocles' hangs over North Cork village

Villages under threat because of a lack of critical water infrastructure, councillors claim

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Wine With Leslie

Hand sommelier holding glass of white wine. Swirling wine glass in wine tastings White wine concept. Wine tour. Vertical, cold

Wine with Leslie: I made my first aïoli of the year — here's the rosé I paired it with

I use a recipe from Lulu’s Provençal Table written by the brilliant Richard Olney with Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier in Bandol, perhaps the most iconic wine estate in all of Provence

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Energy Efficiency

Rising fuel costs, Bantry, Co Cork. Ireland

Why Ireland’s energy supports are becoming part of the problem

What begins as emergency support can quietly become a standing feature of the system, rarely questioned and even more rarely removed

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

#Life Advice

Young couple having an argument at home.

Four telltale signs you may be in need of couples therapy

Relationships expert Karen Doherty tells Sara Keenan why couples counselling can offer a safe space to air issues, and lists the indicators that therapy is required

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#What a difference a day makes

S What a difference a day makes: 'After my six months in India I sold everything to return there'

Photographer Jo Kemp first set foot in India, aged just 20. More than 4,000 miles from her Shropshire home, she knew her life had changed forever. She tells Helen O’Callaghan what exactly it was about India that mattered so much for her — both spiritually and as an artist

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#An Bord Pleanála

Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

10 people were killed in the 2022 explosion in the Donegal town of Creeslough

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Creeslough Explosion

Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

10 people were killed in the 2022 explosion in the Donegal town of Creeslough

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Home - WishList

Wish List: Luxe lighting, pink power bars and rocking horses for teddy bears

From the practical to the pretty, Mary Cate Smith finds eight buys for every room

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Video - Sport

A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

A win against Czechia would set up a playoff final against Denmark or North Macedonia with a spot in the summer's World Cup finals on the line

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Ladies Football

Four-goal Our Lady and St Patrick's stun Spanish Point to claim first Girls PPS SAFC title

Girls PPS SAFC final: Our Lady and St. Patrick’s College 4-11 St.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Hurling

Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service

Family and friends celebrate broadcaster’s life with heartfelt tributes, music, and personal mementos at private Dublin service

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#RTÉ

Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service

Family and friends celebrate broadcaster’s life with heartfelt tributes, music, and personal mementos at private Dublin service

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Olympics

Transgender women athletes banned from female events at Olympics by IOC

Coventry said the decision, which applies to elite individual and team sports, was based on science and would protect the fairness and safety of women’s sport

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Travel - International

Charles,Bridge,,Old,Town,Bridge,Tower,,Prague,(unesco),,Czech,Republic,

How to spend 48 hours in Prague — where to eat, drink, stay, and more

From cultural heritage and cafes to the architecture, 48 hours in Prague feels like an excellent idea indeed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Travel - City guides

How to spend 48 hours in Prague — where to eat, drink, stay, and more

From cultural heritage and cafes to the architecture, 48 hours in Prague feels like an excellent idea indeed

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Business Movers

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Auxilion, The Metropole Hotel, InsTech.ie, Chanelle Pharma, BGF and O’Flynn Exhams

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Baby

My Childhood with Fintan McCarthy: 'When we moved from London to Skibbereen, I stood out'

The world champion lightweight rower talks about dealing with moving with his family to Skibbereen from London when he was six and how having a solid base of family support helped him as an athlete

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Health - Fitness

Father leads a little child school boy go hand in hand. Parent and son with backpack behind the back.

Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Whisper it, but am I afraid to succeed?

When his youngest stopped holding his hand crossing the road, Bernard O'Shea took it as a chance to explore his inner feelings about his exercise regime, and came to a starkly honest conclusion

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#WomensRWC

'Young girls can now dream about playing at the Aviva': Scott Bemand on growth of the women's game

Interest in women’s rugby is at an all-time high following last summer’s World Cup

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Richard Collins

Spike in numbers: Sounds good for hedgehog survival rates

Hedgehog numbers are falling all over Europe. But new research shows there’s a ray of hope for this ancient beast

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Sustainability – Biodiversity

The many ways to be a wild bee — and what we can do to help them

Taking action for wild bees and other wildlife is a powerful way to engage with the wondrous world of wildlife all around us

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Domestic Violence

Emma deSouza: Too many women in Northern Ireland are dying at the hands of men

Northern Ireland's violence is not in the past — it's merely retreated behind closed doors, where women bear the brunt, writes Emma deSouza

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Violence against women

Emma deSouza: Too many women in Northern Ireland are dying at the hands of men

Northern Ireland's violence is not in the past — it's merely retreated behind closed doors, where women bear the brunt, writes Emma deSouza

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

#Government spending

National Children’s Hospital shambles should warn us about future projects – Tadgh McNally

The NCH saga is far from over as it misses its 18th deadline. But we should be looking ahead to the way Ireland does tendering and procurement of major projects such as Metrolink

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Gangland Crime

Court jails gang members who branded the word 'RAT' on victim's face and torso

The judge said the court had difficulty describing what happened as words like 'dreadful, horrendous and frightening are not sufficient to describe the horror'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Dublin Airport

Airlines for America warns Dublin Airport passenger cap may bring 'repercussions' from Trump

Director general of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, said the cap needs to be addressed by September at the very latest

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Hockey

Munster glory for Ashton after shuttles drama

From start to finish the final was close and credit to both defences, they were well on top.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Sustainability – Business

CBV delivers better results no matter the animal type, says Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Analysis of data collected from finishing animals has found performance gaps between top-ranking and bottom-ranking CBV calves were not evident at the time of calf purchase

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#State Exams

Minister defends reintroduction of State exam fees

State Examinations Commission has notified schools that families will once again be required to pay €116 per Leaving Certificate candidate and €109 per Junior Cycle candidate

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Irish Examiner Instagram Sport

Kerry v Mayo - Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

Munster SFC cup to be named after Kerry legend Páidí Ó Sé

Prior to this announcement, the cup was not named after a person or organisation.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Miscarriage

NI to become first part of UK or Ireland to offer paid leave after miscarriage

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the new miscarriage leave and pay entitlements would come into effect from April 6th.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#Cork Airport

Airport signage for international arrivals

Government to collect passenger data for EU flights under new plan

The Department of Justice said the move would help 'to detect suspicious travel patterns and identify criminals and terrorists'

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Snooker

World Snooker Championship to stay at Crucible until 2045 after revamp deal struck

The tournament will have to find an alternative home in 2028 and possible 2029 while the Crucible is renovated

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Dog Attacks

British pensioner died after being ‘savaged’ by XL bully, court hears

An examination of the dog after his death found no food in its stomach, but showed that he had begun to eat Mr McColl alive, the court heard

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Dereliction

Cork has highest number of vacant homes in the country, with more than 8,500 lying empty

CSO said an estimated 70,149 homes in Ireland were vacant over the 12-month period to the end of 2024, with Cork having almost one in every eight vacant dwellings across the country

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Colm O Gorman Recipes

Colman Noctor: Teen boys in a bind, caught between old and new views of masculinity

Young men today are navigating expectations very different from those of previous generations. They are encouraged to be empathetic and emotionally open, yet can be criticised for offering a seat to a woman, which was once considered polite or respectful

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Live At The Marquee

Top Scottish comedian announces Marquee date in Cork

He will be joined by some of his comedy pals in Cork

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Dr Phil Kieran

Sad woman holding her nose because sinus pain

Dr Phil Kieran: What can my teen do about her repeat sinus infections?

They leave her feeling miserable and she's stressed about her upcoming Junior Cert, which probably isn't helping

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

#Rugby World Cup

‘They call me Grandpa Joe’: Joe Schmidt in a hurry as clock ticks down on Wallabies reign

Australia rugby’s outgoing boss celebrates the high points, ‘not end points’, as he prepares to guide the side in three Tests before handing over the keys

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

#Dear Caitriona

Caitríona Redmond: E-scooters affect how safe public spaces are — rules need tightening

There are some things consumers should be aware of if considering buying an e-scooter

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

#Sustainability – Renewables

Offshore Technician Observing landing Helicopter and Wind_Farm from deck

Harnessing wind energy to become self-sufficient opens economic opportunities

Geopolitical disruption only serves to reinforce the reality that energy independence and security have never been more important, writes Phil Murphy

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

#Athletics

Fortnight before winning world bronze, Kate O'Connor was struggling to walk

Earlier this month, Kate O'Connor developed an issued with her knee which meant she was struggling to walk. An Achilles tendon issued then followed

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

#Arsenal

Carabao Cup final ratings: Kepa struggles but O'Reilly shines as Man City beat Arsenal

Nico O'Reilly's brace earned him the man of the match award.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

#Cork Housing Crisis

Cork City Council to develop 138 homes at site of former Blarney Park Hotel

A civic centre is included in the plan, incorporating a public library, community café and a creche for 32 children

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

#Celtic

Celtic lose ground in title race with damaging defeat to Dundee United

The pressure was on Martin O'Neill's side after leaders Hearts and title-challenging Rangers both won on Saturday and they meekly failed to meet the challenge.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

#Kilkenny GAA

Jordan Molloy scores a point to equalise the game 21/3/2026

Jordan Molloy strikes late to snatch draw for Kilkenny in dead-rubber with Tipperary

On his return to action, TJ Reid tallied 1-8, while Jake Morris (1-5) and free-taker Jason Forde (0-8, including two sideline cuts) led the way for Tipp, for whom John McGrath was a late withdrawal.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

#Boxing

Michael Conlan v Kevin Walsh - SSE Arena

'Slán go fóill' - Michael Conlan to retire from boxing after split-decision defeat to Kevin Walsh

Conlan will retire with a 20-4 professional record

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

#Travel - Departure Lounge

Bernina Express train traveling through snowy Swiss Alps panorama

Departure lounge: A breathtaking train journey through the Swiss alps

Plus vibrant India, the cosy Costwolds, and the beauty of Barbados

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

#Tottenham Hotspur

'Four-point game' - Igor Tudor stresses significance of Spurs' clash with Forest

Spurs have slipped into a Premier League survival battle after a disastrous campaign where they have won only two of their last 21 league fixtures.

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Obituaries

'A true pioneer of the folk tradition': Tributes paid to folk singer Dolores Keane

Dolores Keane obituary: An hauntingly talented singer who battled her demons

The renowned folk singer toured the world but lost years to alcohol and depression before finally finding peace in later years

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Cybercrime

In an era of drone attacks on data centres, digital resilience is key

As digital infrastructure becomes a target in modern conflict, countries like Ireland that depend heavily on shared digital systems must begin treating resilience as national infrastructure

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Careers that Make a Difference

Working in not-for-profit, a career with real purpose and passion

"Governance, funding, reporting must all be done. It's not for profit, but it's still a business"

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Health - Mind

Lightbulbs kaleidoscope of rainbow colours

Are you a 'keen bean', 'worrywart' or 'hothead'? 10 thinker types and what they mean

Oxford-based academic Marius Ostrowski has broken down how we think as individuals into 10 different types of thinkers

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Sustainability

What’s in a place name? Lots of human fingerprints as it happens

Place names on maps are not fixed truths. They are human decisions, shaped by language, power and, quite often, misunderstanding

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#St Patricks Day

Irish Examiner view: Tenants may pay the price for rent rules

While intended to offer protection to tenants, the new rules risk overlooking a fundamental reality: The private rental sector is not a single, uniform entity

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

#Jeffrey Epstein

St Patrick's Day 'Epstein files' float shows manosphere isn't only on TikTok

Being a solitary voice in a group of men, from your local St Patrick’s Day Parade all the way to the Oval Office is not a reason to speak softly

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

#Six Nations

Robert Baloucoune leaves the field 14/3/2026

Rob Baloucoune set to miss rest of Ulster's season with elbow injury

Meanwhile, Ulster and Connacht have welcomed back several internationals for their URC Interpro clash at Affidea Stadium on Friday night.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

#Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face ‘chill wind’ from east and west

Former taoiseach warns of conservative Russian influence and says US is now ‘off the pitch’ under Trump

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

#Ozempic

Weight-loss drugs could alleviate anxiety and depression symptoms - study

'For anxiety and depression that co-occur with diabetes and obesity, semaglutide and, to a lesser extent, liraglutide might be useful dually effective therapeutic options'

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#Champions League

Salah's 50th Champions League goal helps Liverpool progress to PSG rematch

Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike joined in the goal-scoring fun as the Reds blew away Galatasaray at Anfield.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#Rory McIlroy

'My mum does these really nice': Rory McIlroy explains his menu for 2026 Masters Champions Dinner

McIlroy has decided against going all out Irish and having the other former winners taste black pudding, Irish stew or bacon and cabbage.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#US Masters

'My mum does these really nice': Rory McIlroy explains his menu for 2026 Masters Champions Dinner

McIlroy has decided against going all out Irish and having the other former winners taste black pudding, Irish stew or bacon and cabbage.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#Cheltenham Festival

BHA stewards find no evidence of racist abuse by Nico de Boinville at Cheltenham

Tempers had flared ahead of the Turners Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham as De Boinville and Irish jockey Declan Queally sought a position near the rail at the start

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

#Irish Open

Tadgh McNally: Micheál Martin may face storm during Oval Office meeting with Trump

Severe storm warning in Washington DC is not the only threat hanging over Taoiseach's Oval Office shamrock ceremony

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

#Disinformation

Interpol: Fraud up by 70% and will escalate further due to AI

International police body predicts escalation in scams due to the proliferation of artificial intelligence and cloning tools

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

#Grandparents

Caring for children and elderly parents... what life is like for the 'squeezed middle'

They are the generation juggling work, raising their kids, and minding their ageing parents. Yvonne Reddin speaks to people in the midst of 'mid-life care'

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Karen Walsh

Adult male German Shepherd angry and barks

Ask a solicitor: Security dog attacks — what farmers need to know

Under Irish law, the owner of a dog is generally strictly liable for any injury caused by that dog, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Kieran Coughlan

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline

Kieran Coughlan: Higher prices for oil and other farm inputs — what to expect in 2026

The perceived risks of the lack of availability of oil and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are not actually major issues for Ireland

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

#Oppenheimer

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Colin Sheridan: Ireland needs to become a nuclear power — now that would be the bomb

We will never be capable of defending ourselves from invasion. We need an actual deterrent, and it can’t involve exposing our adversaries to The 2 Johnnies

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Cillian Murphy

Colin Sheridan: Ireland needs to become a nuclear power — now that would be the bomb

We will never be capable of defending ourselves from invasion. We need an actual deterrent, and it can’t involve exposing our adversaries to The 2 Johnnies

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Fota Wildlife Park

'Robust' biosecurity measures at Fota after bird flu outbreak in East Cork

Fota Wildlife Park, which is approximately 20km from Castlemartyr, was forced to close from October to December during last year’s outbreak of avian flu

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Mothers Day

'Nobody was more surprised than my mother when I wrote a book'

Ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, Liz Nugent, Caoimhe Kenny, Georgie Durcan, Dr Doireann O'Leary and Sarah Maria Griffin share their memories

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Podcast - Rugby

Six Nations Podcast: not to be for Ireland after a thrilling final day

It’s a Triple Crown but no title for Ireland as an epic Six Nations comes to an end. Simon Lewis and Brendan O’Brien run through Ireland’s defeat of Scotland and try to sum up a truly memorable Championship.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Sleep

Worried Senior Woman In Bed At Night Suffering With Insomnia

Natural Health: I'm in menopause and waking every two hours — what can I do?

One of the best ways to address your sleeping difficulties is to apply magnesium topically and take it internally

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Life Sciences

Killeagh’s hidden spaceship: Inside Michael Fitzgerald’s recycled sci-fi film studio

Aerospace engineer Michael Fitzgerald transforms recycled materials into a sprawling sci-fi film set with global YouTube reach

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

#Breast cancer

I did a random €50 health check-up and discovered I had triple-negative breast cancer

Anne O’Carroll decided to have a scan because it was good value. Had she delayed it, the triple-negative breast cancer could have spread to other organs

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

#Outdoor Trails

Step back in time to explore the island stronghold of Mayo’s warrior queen

Check out Clare Island’s many defensive structures and its harbourside castle while taking in expansive views over a pristine wilderness dotted with picturesque lakes

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

#Books - Younger readers

Troy Parrott celebrates after scoring the winning goal 16/11/2025

Children's book reviews: Dreams of sporting greatness, messy hair, and suspicious fish

With Seachtain na Gaeilge upon us, Pet O’Connell reviews a selection of Irish language books for children and teenagers

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#Fertility

My complex fertility journey to have a baby after PCOS and endometriosis

Caitríona O’Donnell has endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome and knew she would need help to get pregnant. A new treatment targeting an overactive immune system ultimately led to the birth of her baby

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#British government

Paul Hosford: Keir Starmer steers clear of controversy on Cork trip

British prime minister stayed on safe ground, highlighting his honeymoon in Ireland, his time spent pulling pints of Guinness — and his 'grá' for Declan Rice

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Brexit

Starmer: Irish-British relationship 'not as good as it should have been during Brexit years'

British prime minister said UK-Ireland Summit would focus on security, and 'share prosperity' in energy, trade, and maritime security

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Podcasts - Rugby

Six Nations Podcast: the Ireland v Scotland preview

We go again! It’s round five of the Six Nations - Super Saturday. Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis look back at what has been a superb tournament, and consider how the last lap might go

Listen | Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Kneecap

What Kneecap stand for is 'completely intolerable', British PM claims

Keir Starmer said Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) would be looking at a judgment that a member of the group will not face a terror trial 'very carefully'

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher's brother Dónal receives honorary doctorate for his contribution to music

Dónal Gallagher was presented with his doctorate from the Open University at Croke Park

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Food Inflation

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living

Inflation rises in year to February as cheese, white bread and butter prices go up

The Central Statistics Office also reported the highest volume of housing permissions in 16 years

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Food Inflation

Inflation rises in year to February as cheese, white bread and butter prices go up

The Central Statistics Office also reported the highest volume of housing permissions in 16 years

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#Subscriber Rewards

S This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Gearoid Crowley

Ireland face Scotland in their final game of the Six Nations this Saturday, and you could be there to witness it live.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

#Catholic Church

Hundreds of students apply to study at US‑run third‑level campus in former Mount Melleray

Florida-based Ave Maria University is offering students the chance of 'a transformational semester of prayer, study, work, and adventure'

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

#Insurance

Average health insurance premiums reach €1,902

The Health Insurance Authority also found that the number of people who have private health insurance has increased to 2.55 million

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

#FA Cup

Dango Ouattara fluffs his lines as West Ham edge past Brentford on penalties in FA Cup

West Ham will host Leeds in the FA Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Brentford

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

#Cyber Safe Kids

Adult content button through reading glasses.

Australians turn to VPNs to access porn as age restrictions kick in

Australians have begun downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world's largest porn distributors said it was blocking users ‌from its platforms as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions on Monday.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Denis Lehane

US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-AWARD-RED CARPET-ARRIVALS

Lighten Up: Why the Oscars needs to come to the Green Glens

The National Ploughing Championships changes venue every few years, and this always adds a fresh spark to the adventure... the Oscars could do the same by moving to Millstreet

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

#Pensions

Senior couple checking financial documents at home

Pension gender gap would see women working 10 extra years

Study finds women are more likely to face barriers in regards to pensions and 'retire with 31% less in pensions savings than men'

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

#Farming Columnist - Brian Reidy

Brian Reidy: Planning for turnout — don't give up hope just yet

This year, there is added pressure to get stock out as there has been no opportunity to spread slurry since the opening of the spreading window, warns ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

#ieStyle

International Women's Day panel: 'It's about giving women the tools to change their lives'

The Irish Examiner celebrated International Women's Day with an event that saw Sonya Lennon, Dr Manizha Khan and Deirdre Mortell talk to the issues that women face in Ireland today. Here, they tell Gemma Fullam how they are making change

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

#Staycations — Sponsored

The sauna scene: Take in the hottest views of Ireland

With outdoor saunas popping up all over Ireland in the last five years, Mimi Murray chats to two couples at the coalface of the warm wellness sensation

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#Pub Openings

Cork's Flying Enterprise gets new life as South Gate ahead of St Patrick’s Day opening

New owners plan major renovation and expansion of landmark Cork bar complex ahead of St Patrick’s Day reopening

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

#General Election

Who are the runners and riders in the Galway and Dublin by-elections?

Paul Hosford fills in for Mick Clifford to run the rule over the Dublin Central and Galway West by-elections with Louise Burne and Tadgh McNally

Listen | Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

#Health - My Story

Kick-boxer Conor is clear-eyed and laser-focused on his stellar career

The Kildare man became a top fighter despite poor sight. Laser surgery means he no longer wears glasses or contacts in bouts

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

#Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry's daughter helps put golf in perspective: 'I would have liked to have finished first but we move on'

Lowry snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at the Cognizant Classic in Florida

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

#Aussie Rules

'Irish off-season' has Mark O'Connor well prepped for AFL campaign

Geelong boss Chris Scott described Oisín Mullin as a "supreme athlete"

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

##Golfgate

Government nominates Phil Hogan as candidate for senior UN position

The nomination was brought to Tuesday's Cabinet meeting by agriculture minister Martin Heydon

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#Parenting - Columns

Group Of Multiethnic Students Chatting And Having Fun After Classes

Colman Noctor: Campus life is a vital learning opportunity for students to connect

Humans are wired for connection. Especially during late adolescence and early adulthood, peer relationships are vital to their identity. Campuses serve as fertile ground for this, acting as vibrant spaces to live, laugh, learn, and love

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#Travel - Local

I followed my dreams of learning to drive a bus — it has been a bumpy ride

With dreams of learning to drive a bus, Siobhán Cronin embarked on lessons... but this road less travelled is proving a difficult journey

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

#Video - Life

Watch: 'Freezebury', raising over €4,000 by swimming every cold February day

Cork photographer Joleen Cronin and RNLI volunteer Shane McAuliffe take to the sea for one of the final days of their month-long “Freezebury” challenge in support of the RNLI, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

#Sky Matters

Sky Matters: The universe still challenges our understanding of it as we get to know it

We should not despair that we live in a universe which is beyond our understanding. We can in fact be confident that we do understand much about how the universe works

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

#Menopause

Esther McCarthy: What I learned at a midlife breakfast

The event is called The Midlife Breakfast, organised by The Pink Ladies, to support breast cancer services at CUH so she’s preaching to the choir

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

#Great Place To Work

What the next generation wants from employers

Are Gen Z making unnecessary demands from employers or are they bringing about necessary change? The answer is very much dependent on who you ask

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

#Tyrone GAA

Eoin McElholm with Daniel Kirby 11/5/2025

'Hard for players to commit to 11-month cycle': Tyrone's McElholm on demands of GAA calendar

McElholm, a two-time U20 All-Ireland winner with the county, expects the trend of players taking time off in-season to become the norm, such are the demands of the GAA calendar

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

#Maritime and Port Economy

Maritime security strategy aims to restore sight to Ireland's 'seablindness'

Focus and ambition of Ireland's first ever national maritime security strategy praised, but concerns over lack of detail on international cooperation, actual implementation and capacity and capabilities of the Defence Forces

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

#Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor confirms retirement with final fight set for Dublin

Boxing champion confirms she will retire this year, with Croke Park her dream venue for a Dublin farewell

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#Royal Family

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor - Epstein files scandal

Police finish search of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home

Investigators have called for "the time and space to progress their work" following the former prince's arrest last week

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#All-Ireland Hurling Final

S Fogarty Forum: Loaded August All-Ireland final motion is in jeopardy

Claims that the media are opposed to the split season and are the only people who care about an August All-Ireland final are strange

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

#All-Ireland Football Final

S Fogarty Forum: Loaded August All-Ireland final motion is in jeopardy

Claims that the media are opposed to the split season and are the only people who care about an August All-Ireland final are strange

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

#Good Friday Agreement

Bertie Ahern and Gerry Adams to discuss peace process at Oireachtas committee

In his statement, Mr Adams will focus on the cause of Palestine and will call for the Government to pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Building Advice from Kieran McCarthy

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How to combat cold and damp in a 1970s bungalow

Outside of the cost, the biggest downside with drylining is the upheaval in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#Retrofitting Homes

How to combat cold and damp in a 1970s bungalow

Outside of the cost, the biggest downside with drylining is the upheaval in your home

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#Cork County Championship

Patrick Horgan opens up on All-Ireland heartbreak and life after Cork hurling

The Cork hurling icon talks to Kieran Shannon about All-Ireland heartbreak, retirement, Glen Rovers roots and his new role analysing the modern game with the Irish Examiner

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

#Stardust

Stardust redress scheme 'makes a shambles of the State apology now', say survivors

Basing this new scheme on one that was itself heavily criticised at the time speaks to how critics claim it is a 'one-size-fits-all' approach that ignores the lasting impacts that have lingered well beyond the first one, writes Sean Murray

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#Taxi

Uber-style taxis operated by private individuals shot down by minister

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said its research highlighted a supply shortage in the taxi sector, as 40% of people who tried to get a taxi in December reported difficulties

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#Catherine the Fake

Court adjourns €100k deception case against Cork woman Catherine O'Brien

Two of the charges relate to sums of €10,000, while the third charge relates to a sum of €80,000

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

#Jo Jo Dullard

Gardaí dig at Wicklow quarry in search linked to Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard murders

Excavation work underway near Dunlavin after new intelligence received in long-running investigations into two missing women

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

#US Business - Sponsored

More than meets the eye: How Bausch + Lomb, Waterford is shaping the future of contact lenses

For the teams in Bausch + Lomb, Waterford, it is not about following trends, but about setting them — with the responsibility that comes from shaping products relied on by millions worldwide

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

#How to make the perfect

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, 17 Feb, 2026

#Feelgood Season

Science-backed ways men can reduce belly fat — and their risk of heart disease and diabetes

Our science-backed guide to beating belly fat, can help you trim down while also reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

#Dancing With The Stars

Dancing with the Stars recap: Judges crown the best rumba in the show's history

Paudie Moloney continues to hold on as another star departs

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

#The Tommy Tiernan Show

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Laura Dowling on ending stigma surrounding women's intimate health

Tommy Tiernan’s guests on Saturday night included rugby player Mack Hansen, pharmacist, entrepreneur and author Laura Dowling, and Choctaw academic Waylon Gary White Deer.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

#Valentine

'She brings me tea and biscuits when I'm stressed': Readers share everyday acts of love

Valentine’s Day may invite grand gestures, but it’s the small, habitual acts that sustain our closest relationships.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

#Facebook

Scales Of Justice On Sunrise Landscape Background

Marion McKeone: Judgement day for social media platforms

Big Tech is facing a class action in the US over the addictive design of online apps

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

#Sex-for-rent

Film depicting story of woman offered sex-for-rent arrangement to be screened in Leinster House

The film was produced following an 'Irish Examiner' investigation into sex for rent in Ireland in December 2021

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

#Kyran Durnin

Tusla probe to determine whether close to 24,000 children are safe and well

Details of 23,594 children are being checked against school enrolment data as well as records on children who are being homeschooled

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

#UK elections

Ireland's low ranking on military aid to Ukraine does not reflect our financial support, experts say

Ireland has allocated 'several hundred million euro' in direct assistance to Ukraine and billions hosting and supporting Ukrainian refugees, which is not reflected in German report on military aid

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

SuperValu

CYBER ATTACKERS HIT SUPERMARKET GIANT MUSGRAVE

SuperValu and Centra owner Musgrave warns of over 80 job cuts

The retailer has indicated that the jobs losses will occur in their finance and Human Resources departments in Dublin, Cork and Belfast.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

#Hutch trial

Gerry Hutch 'is no Robin Hood' says Jack Chambers after 'The Monk' confirms by-election run

Mr Hutch has confirmed he will run in the Dublin Central by-election to fill the vacancy caused by the departure of former Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

#Feelgood 25

'Bowel cancer is the third most lethal cancer, but a simple home test is improving survival rates'

The most notable gains in treatment success rates are seen in the age group participating in the bowel screening programme. So why are uptake rates so low?

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

#Careers in Healthcare

Department of Health seeks new top civil servant as Robert Watt’s term expires

Mr Watt’s successor is expected to be paid the top salary for a secretary general — €280,902 per year

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

#Unwind

Restaurant review: Kinsale's St Francis Provisions is one of Ireland’s finest restaurants

Kinsale’s St Francis Provisions claimed the Best Service award at the Michelin Guide Ireland & Britain Awards Ceremony 2026 at Dublin’s Convention Centre. Here's is our 2023 review of the Cork restaurant

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

#Tennis

Serena Williams is eligible to return to tennis later this month. It’s not clear if she will

Williams will be eligible to return to competition on February 22

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

#Christmas

Cork City Council spent €343,000 on Christmas events

Income from the Ferris wheel and Christmas markets brought the net cost to Cork City Council to just under €269,000.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

#coaching

Cropped image of basketball coach working on game plan with junior team

S Coaching's quiet theft: every time we name the threat, we pickpocket tomorrow's intuition

When it comes to coaching young players, spontaneity vanishes under a system that prizes error-free performance

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

#Loneliness

Text helpline sees record number of struggling people make contact

Text service sees spike in conversations about housing problems and loneliness

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

#Dublin Riots

S Mick Clifford: Ireland should think twice before embracing the new left-right political divide

As culture wars intensify abroad, Ireland should resist importing polarisation, extremism and political certainties that corrode democratic debate

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

#Birds of Ireland

Birds of Ireland: Goldcrest

Goldcrests are the smallest bird in Europe — they are just 9cm long with a wingspan of 14cm

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

#GAA - Corn Ui Mhuirí

Clonmel face Kerry giants with midfield battle crucial

On the outside, Saturday's Corn Uí Mhuirí final might have a touch of the David v Goliath about it.

Sat, 07 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

#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

#Bullying

It developer overwork office closeup. Exhausted man project manager rubbing eyes

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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 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

#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

#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 2026: the Gaelic games schedule

Your guide to the intercounty games throughout the year.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

#State Papers

State Papers: U2 U-turn put Irish diplomats in ’embarrassing situation’

Irish officials thought they had five times as many free tickets for a U2 tour of the United States

Tue, 30 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

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

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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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

Close-up on school lunches at the cafeteria

'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

#European elections

Conceptual image of a person voting during elections

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

#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

Dua Lipa "Radical Optimism" At Aviva Stadium, Dublin

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

#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

#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

#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

#Gen AI — Sponsored report

AI chat technology, Businessman use smartphone with virtual screen of AI chatbot communicate and answer questions. Artificial in

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

#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

Photo of charming teen girl sit sofa suffer stomach pain wear yellow clothes modern interior flat indoors

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

Kya deLongchamps

Adult woman lying in bed with her dog and enjoying the moment

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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#JN1

Mick Clifford: People are left to make up their own mind on whether or not Bailey is a killer

This article is part of our Best of 2024 collection. It was originally published in January. Find more stories like this .

Tue, 24 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

#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

#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

#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

#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