The first big deadline for students to avail of the CAO Change of Mind facility is July 1. Experts offer valuable advice on key dates

Cleary suffered what looked to be a serious arm injury in Clare's last outing against Cork three weeks ago.

It looks like the days of warm, bright, long sunny spells are long gone as Met Éireann says that heavy, thundery showers with possible flooding" is expected this weekend.

New appointees with Tourism Ireland, UPMC, Workvivo, Volkswagen, Global Innovators Ireland and Velo Coffee Roasters

Teagasc is asking farmers to capture what they love about dairy farming for a new competition. The “This is Dairying” photography competition will run in conjunction with the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day throughout June 2023.

Teagasc is asking farmers to capture what they love about dairy farming for a new competition. The “This is Dairying” photography competition will run in conjunction with the Teagasc Moorepark Dairy Open Day throughout June 2023.

Ireland can become a powerhouse for renewable energy, says Minister Eamon Ryan, TD

Ex-president is being prosecuted for violating Espionage Act and obstruction over documents held at Mar-a-Lago and has been summoned to court next week

And we long for a chaise longue, reusable food wraps, magic murals, multicoloured throws and bedroom buys

And we long for a chaise longue, reusable food wraps, magic murals, multicoloured throws and bedroom buys

While there has been some promising cameos off the bench of late, Cork City's Richie Holland is looking to bolster the squad with extra reinforcements when the transfer window opens.

Accused fails to show up at Cork District Court and was convicted and fined in his absence

The hotter temperatures and drier ground conditions which are caused by climate change combine to create more wildfires, which then result in air pollution.

This Kerry island was named at a time when these magnificent apex predators soared above the lakes and mountains before nesting in the woods

This Kerry island was named at a time when these magnificent apex predators soared above the lakes and mountains before nesting in the woods

Al Gore said: "The actions we take now will determine whether or not we're going to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable future."

Al Gore said: "The actions we take now will determine whether or not we're going to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable future."

Bernie O’Loughlin, survivorship programme coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme

Plus - natural ways to boost memory

Hotel capacity is limited, with the State finalising contracts to secure an extra 1,500 beds. Some 6,418 beds have been procured so far this year to shelter refugees

This is easy to cook, and absolutely delicious. Bite-sized chunks of marinated chicken thigh meat are twice fried until deeply golden brown and super crispy

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

Millennials are more likely to stay with a company if they are given advice and have opportunities to develop their skills. A confidential mentorship programme can provide the framework for this support 

The Home of the Year winner loves her post-sea swim rinse so much she plans to install an outdoor shower in her garden

Poverty monitor shows 236,910 children were experiencing poverty in Ireland in 2022, an increase of 34,525 on the previous year

Poverty monitor shows 236,910 children were experiencing poverty in Ireland in 2022, an increase of 34,525 on the previous year

Tommy Tiernan performed at the Marquee's first ever phoneless show, as punters had to place their devices in special pouches 

'I hadn’t painted since I was a child, but suddenly, I found it was this language in which I could express myself'

Member of Elvis Presley tribute band that played in the nightclub the week before the fire said he saw a 'shower of sparks' coming from the ceiling at the backstage area

Paula Meehan made her first appearance since being added to the list of prescribed poets and the unseen poem was by Victoria Kennefick, a native of Shanagarry, Co Cork, now living in Kerry

Looms & Blooms creation at Bloom by garden designer Kevin Dennis celebrated the past and present 

Munster and Ireland rugby player O’Mahony is used to being grilled by the media but he had to watch his step at Scoil Bhríde Eglantine in Douglas, where his daughter Indie is a pupil

Construction works are expected to start in early July and continue for 32 months

Kiss star Gene Simmons has called for the return of the Stormont government, and spoken of his desire to meet the Taoiseach.

Brian Hogan, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers look ahead to the weekend's hurling with Anthony Daly.

Brian Hogan, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers look ahead to the weekend's hurling with Anthony Daly.

Flies are not just a nuisance for cattle that can affect productivity; they can also act as vectors for a disease that can result in serious consequences for animal health, writes vet Hazell Mullins.

The noted climate change campaigner told the Fair Seas World Ocean Day conference at Cork City Hall that Ireland is at the forefront of managing and protection marine life

Flies are not just a nuisance for cattle that can affect productivity; they can also act as vectors for a disease that can result in serious consequences for animal health, writes vet Hazell Mullins.

Flies are not just a nuisance for cattle that can affect productivity; they can also act as vectors for a disease that can result in serious consequences for animal health, writes vet Hazell Mullins.

Flies are not just a nuisance for cattle that can affect productivity; they can also act as vectors for a disease that can result in serious consequences for animal health, writes vet Hazell Mullins.

Meanwhile, this year’s Leaving Cert engineering paper featured extended reality (XR), classic car restoration, delivery robots and foldable electric scooters

Counsel said that Thomas McConnell was "intrinsically involved" in the careful planning and execution of the "ambush" on Gareth Hutch

European airlines and airports can expect to boost profits this summer, but the threat of more turbulence involving flight cancellations and chaos at airports still looms large, a ratings firm has warned.

The number of children in poverty is more than the entire population of Kilkenny and Waterford combined 'for whom poverty is seeping into every aspect of their life'

The number of children in poverty is more than the entire population of Kilkenny and Waterford combined 'for whom poverty is seeping into every aspect of their life'

Even for a well-established icon of cuisine like Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, waiting for the guide’s annual inclusion can be a nervous affair.

She had been moved to pallative care on Monday, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.

Vapes are made of materials such as plastic, rubber and metal that don’t break down naturally, and 1.3 million single-use vapes are thrown away every week

In advance of her Freefalling play at Cork Midsummer Festival, Miller includes Self Esteem, Flight of the Conchords, and Rob Delaney among her selections

The Tánaiste said the controversial merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed Liv Golf is a reminder to him that sports should remain independent

A campaigner of institutional abuse has predicted that survivors will decline to take part in state investigations because of the government’s history of “whitewashing” reports.

It can be very challenging trying to support an exam-stressed child. So, here are a few tips...

From overcrowded grills to plastic tools, here are the common mistakes to avoid while BBQing this summer

A milestone birthday is a chance to check in with friends and family and just show you care

The judge said Hutch was recognised as the figurehead and patriarch of the Hutch criminal organisation, and the Hutch gang was responsible for the attack

Total emissions from agriculture are projected to fall by between 4% and 20% over the period 2021 to 2030

Britain's Prince Harry launched his hacking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mirror after bumping into a barrister to the rich and famous in France.

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

"Many parents struggle when they see the vegetables left behind, but the more you draw attention to it, the lower the chances your child will eat them."

An air of sadness descended upon the farm this week when my favourite cow, affectionally known as Val, closed her eyes for the very last time.

An air of sadness descended upon the farm this week when my favourite cow, affectionally known as Val, closed her eyes for the very last time.

Exploring the murky waters of hydration, super drinks, and an Irish homemade concoction

New figures also show that 40% of people are not confident that the health service has capacity to treat them in a timely manner

New figures also show that 40% of people are not confident that the health service has capacity to treat them in a timely manner

"...listen with an open and empathic ear, provide nurture and support, and get her engaged in activities beyond her typical school peer group this summer so she has experiences of entering new groups and developing new connections..."

"...listen with an open and empathic ear, provide nurture and support, and get her engaged in activities beyond her typical school peer group this summer so she has experiences of entering new groups and developing new connections..."

"...listen with an open and empathic ear, provide nurture and support, and get her engaged in activities beyond her typical school peer group this summer so she has experiences of entering new groups and developing new connections..."

That so many people are enthusiastic about restoring nature is grounds for hope. We must not let the scaremongering of a minority derail this democratic process

Surely state-encouraged behaviour modification is not the same as prohibition?

Surely state-encouraged behaviour modification is not the same as prohibition?

Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in Ireland and other European countries, writes Catherine Conlon

You are probably wondering how a technical marvel of an old computer like me will manage to write a Lighten Up column and to tell you the truth, I wonder too

Holding with traditional farmhouse in spectacular location an attractive proposition both to farmers and those seeking an idyllic country lifestyle, according to selling agent

A scientific assessment of the human health and environmental aspects of the world’s most popular weed killer is expected to be completed by the European Food Safety Authority by the end of next month.

The corresponding figure in the last census, in 2016, was 156,799, writes Pádraig Hoare

Cork, Dublin, Limerick, and Maynooth have emerged as the most expensive places for students to study, largely due to the high rents charged.

Cork, Dublin, Limerick, and Maynooth have emerged as the most expensive places for students to study, largely due to the high rents charged.

Cork, Dublin, Limerick, and Maynooth have emerged as the most expensive places for students to study, largely due to the high rents charged.

British economic growth was still lagging the US, the eurozone, and "all G7 countries except Germany over three years on from the start of the pandemic", Ms Gregory said

'This is now the first major component of the Earth system that we are going to lose because of global warming'

I’m sure I found the heat just as tricky when pregnant with Ted in the summer of 2020, but this time it feels a lot more oppressive

Almost 40 flights to and from Ireland were cancelled on Tuesday while over 100 were delayed due to French air traffic control (ATC) strikes. Dublin Airport bore the brunt of the ATC strikes with 39 flights cancelled.

It is nice to be back to reality on the farm post wedding, the honeymoon is well and truly over and my first task on my return was taking faecal samples from our calves, I think that was as far from the Italian Riviera as you could be.

The market is expected to record a deficit of 7.3m bags

Irish funds industry charity basis.point has announced €1.8m in funding to support education programmes in the Munster and South East region.

This creamy salad has a great mixture of flavours and is an ideal summer dish

In an email to staff, Dave Walsh said that he hoped that two other public bodies with access to the report would carry out a similarly “thorough” investigation

Six-month-old Fionn Plunkett can’t sing or laugh due to a medical condition. He is being treated in Crumlin children’s hospital, where the psychological team prioritises the central role his parents play in his care and development

Farmers are fearful of proposed EU environment laws, European commissioner for financial stability Mairead McGuinness has said, but they are “crucial” to restore nature.

A post can be pollinated to thousands in seconds, often without any thought for the person at the centre of the footage

The American comedian's new series is aimed at helping you to wind down, and even has an episode recorded in Ireland

A post can be pollinated to thousands in seconds, often without any thought for the person at the centre of the footage

Visitor numbers were up threefold in Sligo, Roscommon/Longford, Louth/Monaghan and Laois/Offaly.

A staunch opponent of abortion rights, Mr Pence supports a national ban on the procedure and has campaigned against transgender-affirming policies in schools

INMO Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha, said: "This type of overcrowding at the beginning of summer must be immediately addressed to prevent an even more chaotic winter.

You can hardly blame businesses for feeling they shouldn't have to do all the heavy lifting for public convenience

"The longer you avoid sex the harder it is to get things back on track, so whether you feel like it or not, you both need to make sex the number one item on your to-do lists for once."

All major parties want to keep the controversial tax — which generates around €5bn each year — despite a seismic shift in attitude among their own supporters

Yes. I did clamber into a thing that looks like an overgrown skip on wheels to whiz around Dublin roaring at passers-by

Seasonal workers are critical to agriculture and horticulture in the role they play in harvesting, planting, packing, Seanad told

We trawl the coast for the region's top strands, from the Blaskets to Silver Strand - and their nearby food and drink options

The following is a political statement issued this week by the Rural Independent Group of TDs in the Dáil. The headline went: Government Secret Plot to Massacre Our Precious Cows.

Does a decline in Roman Catholic Church member numbers necessarily mean a decline in faith?

The former British prime minister vowed to send all his messages to the official investigation directly, circumventing the cabinet office.

Tony Kenny and Joan McEneff's clothes shop continues to trade under threat of closure after Everyday Finance bought its loans from AIB

Stately homes tell architectural stories and whisper the tales of former residents, from gossip of sculleries to gilded ballrooms

Graham Knuttel, who died aged 69 at his home in Dublin, was one of Ireland’s most colourful artists. He is best-known for his paintings of underworld characters, animals and fish. He also worked as a sculptor and designer.

Irish Coast Guard warns about the dangers of using inflatable toys, such as lilos in lakes, rivers, and the sea

A guide to understanding sexual orientation, sexual health, gender terminology and some LGBTQIA+ slang

HSE CEO Bernard Gloster described it as the "single biggest improvement" for the future resourcing of GP care.

A retired garda sergeant welcomes the medals awarded to living members of the force, but decries the delay in honouring frontline gardaí who died in the line of duty

In a lot of places in Cork there are traffic measures in place. They just aren’t observed. Or enforced

Peterborough United midfielder Jack Taylor has earned a place in Stephen Kenny's Ireland squad

This bird’s flamboyant crest made it a solar symbol to the ancient Egyptians and Minoans. Its image adorned their temples and monuments

Rather than trying to guess what to get your child’s teacher this year to say thank you, we decided to ask teachers what they really want - go straight to the source and you can’t go wrong.

Department secretary general Graham Doyle will tell Oireachtas public accounts committee about the causes of the underspend

Trauma and grief caused by domestic homicides are for life, according to a new study — and support for the bereaved should too be for life, writes Cormac O'Keeffe

In the throes of a worsening climate emergency, can we really justify the maintenance of six airports?

An executive salary survey from recruitment firm Brightwater said the average pay for a CEO in general management and operations was €180,000

In the first season of this format, there was big results for Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon, while Dublin and Kerry will be aiming to prove doubters wrong when they play provincial rivals this weekend.

A reader spells out the type of civil disobedience employed by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr

More than 20 of the horses seized remain in the care of the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, which is currently paying the costs for minding the animals, while O'Brien's whereabouts are unknown, Dáil heard

The deadline for the UK government to hand over Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages, diaries and notebooks to the covid-19 inquiry has been extended as officials claimed they did not have all the documents demanded.

Make an impact with your staycation fashion choices this summer by packing sustainably

There is room for some modest tax changes, but there are far more important issues than that around

"Bones are robust and light, but given the right impact, they can and do break. This force depends on the bone in question, the person’s age, and the type of impact."

The 2021 attack on the HSE caused havoc for patients, medics, and admin staff with the wide-ranging impacts lasting for months

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

In a video posted online, Crowe wished the 50-year-old well after his final Friday night as host and dedicated a song to his 'mate'

13-year-old Ava suffered with a rare form of epilepsy, the symptoms of which were eased by the use of cannabis

With female levels of participation in the industry still low, Deanna O’Connor asks if enough is being done to encourage women

The deadline is nearly upon us for submitting applications for Department of Agriculture farm payments this year. Next Monday, May 29, marks the date, and after this penalties are applied in a linear fashion.

It always bothers me when a woman is described only in terms of her relationship to the men in her life. Mention the name Maud Gonne, for instance, and someone is bound to add the annoying rider, “muse to poet WB Yeats”.

Minister Roderick O’Gorman has tasked Sheila Nunan with completing “negotiation with religious bodies, on his behalf, in relation to contributions to the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme”.

Just as he is before a World or Olympic championship rowing regatta, Paul O’Donovan was calm and collected while collecting his Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine in UCC

Just as he is before a World or Olympic championship rowing regatta, Paul O’Donovan was calm and collected while collecting his Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine in UCC

The Anti-Racism Summit at City Hall heard that Cork ‘has a pride about itself’ and how it can take that pride to be a shining example to other towns and cities to combat racism in all its forms, writes Pádraig Hoare

Star corner-back Cathal Barrett has been named to start

"Currently splitting her time between north Melbourne in Australia, where she plays Aussie Rules (AFLW) and her home county, the Macroom native jokes that her previous success on the Cork senior team might also be partly down to a pre-game family ritual."

"...she said she'd make it well worth my while..."

And we share other top home picks to invite the new season into our living spaces. (Clue: Sunshine sofas and hanging egg chairs)

Reaction to the planning refusal has been almost entirely negative, with many pointing out it is a space drawing hundreds of people to a previously derelict part of the city

“I don't think there was an intention to upset anyone. It was an opinion piece. Three junior ministers were outlining again, a policy which I support"

What liberals may have feared as the alliance of two anti-woke villains, turned out to have the menace of a damp dishcloth

Why are we not facing up to the incontrovertible fact that the policy of privatisation as practiced by this government continues to be detrimental to the wellbeing, health, and wealth of our nation?This Government has demonstrated beyond doubt that ...

Rita de Brún sings out for summer as she eyes her top eight choices to brighten up our lives and living spaces this week 

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer alluded to retirement after the Lakers’ playoff exit this week. Only he can decide if continuing is worth it

It very much depends on a wide variety of factors, such as family circumstances, whether there is a child farming and the tax implications

Andy Farrell must now turn players' disappointment into a motivational tool to double down for victory

Andy Farrell must now turn players' disappointment into a motivational tool to double down for victory

Andy Farrell must now turn players' disappointment into a motivational tool to double down for victory

Prof Brendan O’Leary calls on Irish Government to set up a sovereign wealth fund for the potential transition to a United Ireland 

The Independent senator has brought proceedings over what he claims is an agreement between Ireland and Great Britain allowing the RAF to fly into Irish airspace

It’s in everyone’s interest to back the push for 100% renewable, sustainable energy, says Yvonne O’Brien of Wind Energy Ireland

Actor James Martin was part of the cast of the short film An Irish Goodbye which swept the major awards ceremonies this year

Some countries remain reluctant mainly because of the trade curbs this would entail.

Community integration needs the right supports and resources in place

“You don’t want to shoehorn people into the wrong home solely out of desperation," says Cork property agent

The bride and groom first met in Coogee, Australia but came to Killarney for their wedding

'Be angry for now, you will be afraid for a while, but then take that anger and fear and channel it for good, channel it for tolerance, tell your story everywhere and often'

Rory Carroll joins Mick on this week's podcast to discuss his new book Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown

Sharing of 'stomach-churning' video of attack on boy, 14, prompts new calls for Government crackdown and for social media companies to take action

The North Cork band emerged from a thriving music scene on Leeside in the 1990s 

Top-level intervention by the Camogie Association has failed to resolve the impasse in Kildare

It has been non-stop for Jenny Dixon and her husband since they brought their daughters home from hospital

Simon Harris 'working on way forward as we seek to grow the numbers of apprentices'

Ex-wife said both county boards of Fermanagh and Derry were aware of the alleged abuse she referred to in her post.

Eurovision spectacular

'There is dialogue with France and Ireland on this case'

 

The presenter said she is "pretty sure" she has "some kind of PTSD" from the pregnancy

Tim Martin, the founder of the pubs and hotels chain said its UK pubs were "much slower than anticipated" to recover from the covid lockdowns and restrictions.

IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts denied the governing body had omitted former Ireland player Cliodhna Moloney from national squads following her criticisms of its approach to women’s rugby on social media.

Grocery prices

The intention of Government's Little Baby Bundle feels sweet in sentiment, but when it comes to the cold hard reality of the labour of care work, it misses the mark.

Swapping rooms around is one way to make better use of daily sunlight, writes Kieran McCarthy

Dublin booked their place in the TG4 Leinster Senior Football Championship final with an emphatic triumph

"Women are considered to be officially in menopause when they have gone 12 months without a menstrual period, so you may be close to the point where symptoms often settle down or even disappear."

The conflict in Sudan again demonstrates the abject failure of the UN and the international community to prevent or stop conflicts in Africa that have amounted to genocide and widespread human rights abuses.

UEFA insists it has established a process to avoid destruction of stadium CCTV footage in the event of problems

UEFA insists it has established a process to avoid destruction of stadium CCTV footage in the event of problems

"Hopefully we can get her enough minutes to be available for Ireland at the World Cup," said Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard on Friday.

The lowest rate of maternity leave was in the accommodation and food services sector

You wouldn't think it from all the hype around his visit, but there was something more pressing on the minds of many in Doonbeg than Donald Trump’s arrival — the Munster Final clash between Kerry and Clare on Sunday

It comes just days after the price of milk was cut at supermarkets

"Use over potatoes, rice, dipped or spread on chunky bread for summer tapas - bring jars on picnics and use on bread instead of butter."

Where were you on February 14, 1981? Were you even alive? How much living have you done since then, from childhood or teenage years into adulthood, or from that station beyond into old age? How many of your loved ones who were around then are now ...

Despite the outpouring of support after the violent deaths of two gay men in Sligo, LGBT+ people tell Sorcha Crowley that, one year on, they see little positive change in attitudes here

So many plant–animal interactions have been harmonised over thousands of years but some of these relationships are now beginning to fall askew as a result of rapidly shifting seasonal patterns

“I am an Irish republican. I also recognise there are many people on our island for whom the coronation is a hugely important occasion.”

Mother who had two children through IVF calls for 'financial burden' on would-be parents to be lifted, calling on Government to give detail of plans for free service

The Department of Education says that Bus Éireann's family portal for new applications for school transport for the 2023/2024 academic year will close this Friday, April 28

A 'crisis of confidence' has emerged following the resignation of a senior investigator at Gsoc, who claimed he told colleagues he had attended a party with Gerard “The Monk” Hutch the night he walked free from court

Kilkenny were never troubled in a contest that never really sprung to life.

A member of Mayo’s last All-Ireland senior winning panel in 1951, he served as GAA president from 1985 to 1987

Health Minister says he did not get important correspondence from department secretary general Robert Watt due to breach

Christmas in Cork City is set to be reimagined with a new vision as the council is set to spend €200,000 on this year’s festive programme.

Ever wondered what professional chefs feed their family? Caroline Hennessy was eager to find out.

Building windfall taxes into recurring spending 'would be a mistake' in spite of expected €10bn surplus

The building at Durrow in Stradbally fell into a state of disrepair over the years due to a lack of investment

Their top air fryer tip is to ignore the pictures on the packaging

A Bukayo Saka penalty miss did not help Arsenal's cause as they again lost a two-goal lead

Cost-of-living allowance

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.

Mamie Forde and Nan Fennell, along with their brother, John Joe Hegarty, received the national service medal for their active roles in the War of Independence

If Ireland is to reverse its plummetting level of biodiversity, the treadmill of intensive beef and dairy production cannot continue.

Gather round the table this Easter and enjoy your best ever Easter feast, created by Darina Allen 

When Jasper Kraus was killed by a rooster at his home nearly a year ago, the story spread around the world. This Irish Examiner podcast series looks at the ‘insensitive’ headlines, the tragedy of his life as well as his Hollywood glories 

We find out what happened next for those who said 'yes' as First Dates Ireland wraps up for another season

Silvio Berlusconi

The ability to engage with change is vital in business, say the owners of successful family firms Timbertrove and Dualtron

Once you've tried these chocolate chip cookies you'll never buy a packet of biscuits again 

The Olympic champion would only fight as an amateur

Monaghan's great escape in Castlebar condemned Armagh to relegation

Dublin GAA confirmed he wears number 16 for the clash with Louth

Dolores Keane spoke about her career, her struggle with alcoholism and detailed why she finds living alone lonely.

No one thought the potential takeover of Manchester United — likely to be the biggest deal in the history of sport — would be an easy transaction and, for now, there is some doubt that there will be a deal at all.

Depriving your children of the opportunity to play, to socialise, to make lifelong friends, to prepare them for real life, has never sat easy with me

The tournament victory will help Andy Farrell's men ahead of a tough World Cup assignment.

Katie Taylor predicts epic homecoming bout in May

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning, the 2FM breakfast star said he knows he 'wasn’t the best dancer' on the show

Government must take ownership of the crisis

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

AP McCoy hit the nail on the head in aftermath of an absorbing Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Why do we prioritise romatic relationships over platonic ones? Filomena Kaguoko finds out

No need to lose out on taste or flavour with this meat-free recipe 

The racing legend and Examiner Sport columnist ran the rule over the runners and riders early on Thursday morning.

Football pundit chose to stand up against a vicious and uncivilised proposal on immigration policy

International Women's Day

The IFA will spell out its demands when it appears before the joint Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday

The company already cut 13% of its global workforce in November

The incident happened near the end of Manchester United’s 7-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield.

Ahead of World HPV day, we talk to Laura Brennan's brother and experts about the free vaccine catch-up programme named in her honour 

Rory Gallagher's 1973 album, Tattoo, was recorded in London, but much of it was written in Cork. Among its tracks are A Million Miles Away, inspired by a walk in Ballycotton 

Some fun alternatives to parsley and thyme...

James Leonard and Timmy Long of The Two Norries sat down with Clodagh Finn to talk about their journey, what it means to be a man in today's world and what comes next for Cork's inspiring duo

Numbers of hedgehogs are falling across Europe and this project examines the rate of decline and tries to discover the causes

Jacqueline Wilson grew up reading Enid Blyton but writes about children whose lives are less than perfect. Her relatable storylines have gone on to captivate generations of young readers, with her books selling over 40m copies, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Plus, organic reds from €15 at your local stockists

Customers in some stores are limited to just two packs of peppers or tomatoes per person due to a shortage caused by poor weather in Spain

Spike Island gaffe

Old age is not a disease and we shouldn't treat it as one

Pádraic Joyce’s men regrouped in the second half and carved out an excellent win.

A message to Stephen Donnelly, Leo Varadkar, and Micheál Martin. Spare us your sorrow. Your expressions of regret. Spare us your faux concern for the weak and those who have been so badly screwed over by the State on your watch.

United takeover

Popular GAA coach Damien Barry, who passed away on Tuesday a fortnight after he was hit by a car in Waterford city, is to be laid to rest today following a requiem mass in Butlerstown.

The 2004 smoking ban 'went beyond' what the then-health minister had envisaged

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February 14 is an ideal opportuntity for parents to connect with their children and let them know they are special. 

Aoife Mannion says she was compelled to realise her ambition of representing Ireland when her Manchester United teammate Millie Turner suffered a health scare

Over the coming months, Rose of Tralee Regional Selections will take place in towns and cities across Ireland and the rest of the world 

Over 1,600 people are employed at the site on Cork's Model Farm Road

Ian popped the question at the couple’s new home in Clonlara, Kerry Pike, in June 2021

Nan Chinese opened just a few weeks ago and is a sister restaurant to Hakkahan in Stoneybatter

'I officially invited him to Waterford and he said we’ll definitely do that'

Elsewhere on Operation Transformation, the Mocks meant more stress in Wexford while there was a touch of a lovers tiff in Longford

Ten people lost their lives in the disaster in the Co. Donegal village.

Once upon a time, root vegetables were our winter staples, they stored well at a time of the year when fresh fruit and vegetables were not so readily available

Mary Cate Smith meets the married couple who turned their love of movies into a hugely successful cinema podcast

Ruth O'Connor's weekly guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

Micheál Martin said that the call from ECB boss Christine Lagarde “won’t affect the March payment” but said the Government must look to intervene next winter should inflation rates require it

I work with families who are supporting their child while they transition. How is the child at the centre of this processing the storm all around them?

In the final part of our series looking at the finalists for the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2023, we profile the contenders in the International category

Green Party councillor Liam Quaide said: 'The power of the Commission's words rightly made the state of Camhs a central focus... with many senior politicians commenting on it'

Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards selected Cronin’s in Crosshaven for Pub of the Year, which endured an especially torrid time during the pandemic when hit by extensive flood damage

Ó Broin: 'Where mistakes were made, the moment they were brought to our attention, we acknowledged the mistakes and we rectified them'

'I think there could be more done to educate coaches on the signs to look out for if you think there's a girl on your team suffering, and what is the best way to approach her to talk about it' 

All roads eventually lead to Rome, and in education there is always an alternative route to get you well on the way towards a good career.

Pat Price and Mark Scannell join Conor Meany and Kieran Shannon to preview National Cup Finals weekend.

WHO's immunization, vaccines, and biologicals department director Dr Kate O'Brien, said safety concerns are regularly investigated

2023 should be the year that we take control and make smart decisions when it comes to our mortgage.

Eggs are a versatile breakfast option and have a lot to offer

Post pandemic societal changes

Even in producing such a beautiful celebration of nature, the filmmakers do not shy away from including scenes of its devastation, too — a beautiful white swan swims in a pool of litter and a seal has a noose of plastic netting around its neck

Harry Burton's unique take on the trolley crisis and overcrowding in Ireland's hospitals

'For people who are waiting on answers it is massively frustrating and very stressful,' minister says

The Fifa president's reputation was bad enough already and then he compounds it with his tacky behaviour at Pelé's funeral

Petitions for pensions or compensation tell hidden stories of the long-term suffering of people caught up in the Civil War in Kerry

Further details have emerged of the exploits of Cumann na mBan members in the area, some of whom smuggled guns and others who provided safe houses and medical care for injured or ‘on the run’ IRA volunteers

A word of warning though: dogs (even on a leash) can disturb wading birds and force them to miss out on feeding time

Ange Postecoglou hailed the typical never-say-die attitude of his Celtic players after they fought back to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw with Rangers at Ibrox

No doubt Chelsea will try to spend their way out of trouble - when have they ever done otherwise? - but 2023 already looks like being a tough one for Graham Potter

Being eco-friendly is not limited to rural areas, writes Pádraig Hoare.

Welcome to The Munchies Part II: The Menu’s annual food accolades hailing the year’s culinary achievements

Irish ambassador in Madrid criticised the broadcaster for incorrectly suggesting the attempted military takeover of the country was widespread

The Liffey Trust planned a Monte Carlo-style F1 circuit along the East Wall Rd, through Fairview, and back via Alfie Byrne Rd 

Ten questions from an interesting year in the worlds of film and television 

Plan a brunch party over Christmas with this menu plan from Colm O’Gorman

Jack Carty had a conversion attempt to tie the match and complete a stirring comeback

Jack Carty had a conversion attempt to tie the match and complete a stirring comeback

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

Get past the cold snap with a Hot Toddy from the Examiner's food and drink specialist

Clonmel’s Sean Tobin was competing in the Antarctic Ice Marathon, just over 1000km from the South Pole.

The suspension is a result of an ongoing investigation into allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches

Once you try this recipe, I promise you, you will want to make it again and again

The  remaining tickets for Electric Picnic 2023 are set to go on sale on Friday, December 9

Students of all ages will be offered alternative paths to further education without the need to secure high points in the Leaving Cert

KIERAN McCARTHY introduces an edited version of the 1922 blueprint for Cork City by JOSEPH F DELANY — a report which resonates with challenges facing the city one hundred years on

The current gold standard method for diagnosis is a heart biopsy – which is invasive and risky and can sometimes still miss signs of the condition

The writings of Cork's martyred lord mayor give new insight into the realities of revolutionary struggle

In an interview with the 'Irish Examiner', Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney talked about the Zappone controversy, Russian diplomats, and a 'fight for the soul of Irish politics', writes Ciara Phelan

The Demons had 17 points to spare over the Kangaroos in front of 5,592 at Ikon Park

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

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

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

'A good jazz quartet is like a four-square room without walls' 

Tom Breathnach visits the Kerry hotel reaping interest in a resident ghost

The public and media reaction to Savita Halappanavar’s death can now be seen as a strong driving force in Ireland’s recent abortion laws, writes Cianan Brennan

Garda Commissioner says gangland figures will likely be caught arising out of international policing cooperation on drug trafficking and the illicit movement of money

Education Minister Norma Foley and Ceann Comhairle Sean O Fearghail are among those to have made changes to their declarations of interests

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

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Federer revealed on Thursday that he will call time on his professional career.

This sort of weather always gets me thinking about and cooking warming comfort food.

Major expansion is intended to Brexit-proof the port in Co Wexford by ensuring compliance with EU customs

There is something for everyone as the prizes range from soccer to GAA, golf to wrestling and tennis to Formula 1

B-Side The Leeside: The latest in our series looks back to The Dolphin’s Way, the genre-bursting album from 1987 

The tie was also the 100th cap for captain Sean Murray

While Ireland has 'a little more fire power' to handle the cost of living crisis, Britain's recession will impact small enterprises

While Ireland has 'a little more fire power' to handle the cost of living crisis, Britain's recession will impact small enterprises

It has all the fun of discovering new boroughs without the guilt of air travel

The TV personality and cookbook author already has two children with singer John Legend

The finance minister made the comments in the new 'Irish Examiner' podcast, Let Me Tell You

Nadine Coyle, Brooke Scullion and many more will be celebrating one of the final events on Cork Pride’s calendar

Our quizmaster has put together a massive selection of questions related to the summer season and sunshine — get the whole family involved and see how many you can answer correctly!

In the latest of our summer-themed series, Alice Taylor recalls fond memories of trips to the Kerry town involving seaweed baths, and fun at the Merries, all involving the beloved matriarch of the family 

John Caulfield's side played more than 85 minutes with 10 men and were full value for their point

Generations of farming families and locals have been involved in producing the popular product 

Local businesses are celebrating a massive profit spin-off from the JP McManus Charity Pro-Am in Adare.

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

The Waterford man had been beautifully positioned at the halfway stage

Babies yet to be born will feature in the long-running programme that helps policymakers learn more about young people's lives

A dad plays a central role on a wedding day by accompanying his daughter as she walks up the aisle. We talk to four families about their unforgettable memories

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

We consult interior designer Emily Cunnane of InSpace on how she gave a period residence in Sandymount a refresh 

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.

Neptune's Cian Heaphy rounded off a great year personally, winning the Super League Young Player of the Year award

Donning the word 'Limerick' on his back, the red-headed wonder opened with 'Tides', much to the crowd's delight.

Limerick scientist says a major kill of eels occurred on the lower Shannon due to a lack of mitigation measures during Storm Barra

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 

The Ulsterman is focused on making up for lost time as he chases the elusive career grand slam

Community is 'speechless' with grief at death of 21-year-old Red Óg Murphy who also played Australian Football with North Melbourne

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

Putin's Road to War analysed this evening and household expenses examined in The Price of Everything

What more can be said about Rachael Blackmore that hasn’t been said already?Less than 24 hours after her historic Gold Cup victory last Friday, the jockey was back in the saddle riding the appropriately named Gentlemansgame to victory in Thurles.

Plus our no-fail carbonara and a kedgeree that is a hit for brunch

Simon Keelan took Tyrell Hatton’s 8 iron and hit the the green of the famous 17th hole left-handed

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

Louth native leaves after four league games in charge with Wicklow in last position in Division 3

Corkman will be taken out of the limelight for the FA Cup fifth-round visit of Norwich on Wednesday after a gruelling 120 minutes against Chelsea

Demand for co-working spaces has seen Glandore go from 75 desks to 3,500 desks in nine buildings in Dublin, Belfast and Cork

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

Don't miss our special Six Nations show with Donal Lenihan, Ronan O'Gara, Peter Jackson and Scott Robertson

Leona Maguire admits that her decision to take on caddie Dermot Byrne last June has been a gamer-changer for her career.

It’s that time of year again, when Shane Lowry gets a gentle kicking for taking part in the Saudi International golf tournament.

Who doesn't take a quick glance to see what your fellow shopper has in their basket? It's a normal human curiosity to see what other people are eating, buying, and where they are going.

— plus some handy tricks for making the perfect Brown Irish Soda Bread

It was a tough year for many people, but at least we again get to say thank-you for the music

'Munster rugby has always been famous for a forward-dominated style and it seems that every coach that comes in seems to think they have some kind of obligation to maintain this.'

Mighty Potter led home a Gordon Elliott one-two in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle

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

Cork champs Courcey Rovers delivered a determined last 10 minutes to finally shake off the challenge of Mungret St. Paul's 

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 

The Mitchelstown killings shocked a community. What happened to prompt this tragedy and could anything have been done to prevent it?

McLoughlin, who held the record for Irish caps, is regarded as a visionary and “one of the finest scrum operators to have ever graced the game”

The former chief executive and chairman of Anglo Irish Bank died at the age of 73 last Monday after a short illness

'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.'

Working out the precise dimensions of every separate part of Cork is the kind of task that has an overwhelming appeal

Latest prices from Kanturk, Macrrom, Kilmnallock, Ennis nad Kilkenny

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

Meet the McCarthys of Feenagh, Co  Limerick, NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards 2021 Dairy Farm of the Year

Dr David Styles, lecturer in UL's School of Engineering, offers a non-farming view on future actions open to Ireland's dairy sector

“I didn’t think it was that bad until I asked my wife what it was like for her, and they got dog’s abuse going around as well,” said Lowry

Ireland loses more farmers to suicide than to farm accidents. It's why #AgMentalHealthWeek is so important

The 16-page document is a summary of an FBI interview undertaken in 2015 with a man who had frequent contact with Saudi nationals in the US who supported the first hijackers to arrive in the country before the attacks

Hermony.ie's Carol Brick says that it's important to build smart financial habits in university that will last a lifetime

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.

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

Rapid responses to fevers, burns, heart attacks and much more: #Emergency Care Week, an Irish Examiner and Cork University Hospital public health campaign

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

Inspired by your staycation accommodation? Here we have some easy ideas to give your own rooms the luxe factor

While McGregor has fought in title fights over the years, while he was riding a wave of momentum and, more importantly, was winning, this is arguably the biggest bout of his career.

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.

Advance your professional life with help from our careers agony aunt Angela Burke

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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.

If you'e craving a takeaway, then try this Irish Angus Ribeye with gochujang and vegetable fried rice

Smaller weddings are here to stay. Here's how couples are making the most out of micro weddings

— we can't have large gatherings but we can still have cake

The wettest day of 2020 was recorded in Kerry in July, while the highest wind speeds were recorded at Roche's Point in Cork

The stories veer from fascinating to harrowing, but the true crime genre offers some of the most gripping listening in the podcast world 

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

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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