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Gareth O'Callaghan: What if everything we thought we knew about Jesus was wrong?
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Colin Sheridan: 21st century would be incompatible with a modern-day Jesus
Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals
Pet shop owner warns Easter rabbit trend could lead to abandoned animals
Dublin retailer highlights surge in impulsive rabbit purchases ahead of Easter, warning of long-term care needs and abandonment risks

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

EU referendum
'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

Easter egg donations
Dublin family deliver thousands of Easter eggs to hospitals and homeless hubs
By Sunday,  they will have delivered more than 3,400 easter eggs

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Gardaí launch nationwide road safety crackdown ahead of Easter weekend
Gardaí launch nationwide road safety crackdown ahead of Easter weekend
Nationwide operation targets dangerous driving as gardaí warn of rising pedestrian deaths and increased holiday traffic risks

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Warning that shortage of eggs on supermarket shelves now a reality
Warning that shortage of eggs on supermarket shelves now a reality
IFA warns of egg shortages on supermarket shelves, with Lidl already sourcing eggs from Poland to supplement supply

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann warns of stormy Easter weekend as nationwide weather advisory issued
Met Éireann warns of stormy Easter weekend as nationwide weather advisory issued
The forecaster said the weather will be 'unsettled and mixed over Easter with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting Ireland'

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Behind the scenes of the viral M&S custard cream Easter egg being made in Ireland 
Behind the scenes of the viral M&S custard cream Easter egg being made in Ireland 
With Easter fast approaching, the Irish Examiner got a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the viral custard cream egg at Lir Chocolates in Navan, Co Meath

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

1916 Easter Rising commemoration
S Terry Prone: GPO Museum communicates how memory of Easter Rising evolved
Those currently in charge of our GPO are pulling out all the stops to make the 1916 Rising come alive for today’s Irish citizens and visitors to our capital city

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

VATICAN Pope 7
Colin Sheridan: The church told us to know our place — maybe now it finally knows its own
A personal reflection on faith, failure, and letting a daughter receive Communion from a Church that still owes answers

Sat, 03 May, 2025

Ideals of 1916 leaders should 'continue to inspire us', says Higgins 
Ideals of 1916 leaders should 'continue to inspire us', says Higgins 
In comments ahead of what will be his last commemoration, Mr Higgins said that Irish people could still take inspiration from the proclamation

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out
Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out
Rising prices have made spring lamb unaffordable for many Irish families, forcing butchers and diners to rethink Easter traditions

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Israel Palestinians Holy Week
‘They are trying to make it unbearable’: Jerusalem Christians face Easter under Israeli crackdown
Palestinians trying to access Christianity's holiest sites in the Old City of Jerusalem face restrictions and hostility

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend
‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend
Gardaí urge drivers to slow down and stay sober as one-third of road fatalities involve people under 30

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Easter commemoration parade
Gardaí monitor dissident republican-linked Easter Rising parade in Dublin
Uniformed Garda members and detective colleagues were in attendance as participants in the event paraded up and down O’Connell Street before gathering to hear speeches and lay wreaths outside the GPO

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Clodagh Finn: Accidental Casement sighting upended Mary Gorman’s life
S Clodagh Finn: Accidental Casement sighting upended Mary Gorman’s life
At this time of year, I often think of Mary Gorman, a 17-year-old farm servant from Ardfert, Co Kerry, whose life was upended by what she saw in the early hours of Good Friday morning in 1916.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Resurrection greatest story ever told, whether you believe or not
S Colin Sheridan: Resurrection greatest story ever told, whether you believe or not
While many of us claim to be Roman Catholic, church attendance has plummeted and the Easter story is a casualty of the Church's very brutal folly

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

Easter travel breaks could lead to widespread measles outbreak, warns expert
Easter travel breaks could lead to widespread measles outbreak, warns expert
The risk of a widespread measles outbreak will be heightened in the coming weeks with increasing international travel over the Easter break, a leading public health doctor has warned.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Sao Paulo Easter Egg
Easter egg price hikes are just the start as cocoa soars
Cocoa has more than doubled in price already this year, making it the world’s hottest commodity

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more
12 fun things to do with the family this Easter in Cork, Limerick, Dublin and more
Egg hunts, Easter arts and crafts and much more

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids
Easter holidays: 15 hotel and self-catering breaks in Ireland for families with kids
The Easter break falls early this year so it’s time to get planning. There are some great hotel and self-catering deals available for families, writes Ciara McQuillan

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

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Parents should buy only one Easter egg per child, warns medic
HSE clinical lead on obesity Professor Donal O’Shea warned it was 'a flawed narrative' if parents think it is okay to indulge for one day

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

Happy woman proposing to her boyfriend in a bar.
Everything you need to know about February 29, from cosmic alignments to proposals
Happy birthday to those born on February 29 — happy 21st birthday to all those Leap Day senior citizens!

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try
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

Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings
Darina Allen's Easter feast: How to make the perfect roast lamb with all the trimmings
Gather round the table this Easter and enjoy your best ever Easter feast, created by Darina Allen 

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

The great outdoors: Five long walks to enjoy with your family over the Easter holidays
The great outdoors: Five long walks to enjoy with your family over the Easter holidays
The Easter holidays are in full swing and the long weekend is a great excuse for your family to spend some time together outside

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Nine family-friendly activities to do with kids over the Easter holidays in Cork and beyond
Nine family-friendly activities to do with kids over the Easter holidays in Cork and beyond
The Easter holidays have finally arrived and there is no shortage of fun things to do — from egg-citing Easter egg hunts to workshops and wildlife

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Ireland's favourite fish recipes: Seven delicious fish suppers for Good Friday
Ireland's favourite fish recipes: Seven delicious fish suppers for Good Friday
From fish tacos and curry to the classic fish and chip — we have a host of recipes to make it a very Good Friday indeed

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Easter sunshine? Here's what the weather will be like for the bank holiday weekend
Easter sunshine? Here's what the weather will be like for the bank holiday weekend
Good Friday looks set to be the best day in terms of weather this Bank Holiday weekend. 

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Chocolate and daffodils among Easter staples toxic for dogs, charity warns
Chocolate and daffodils among Easter staples toxic for dogs, charity warns
'Hot cross buns are ones to be mindful of, as they contain raisins and of course, Easter eggs need to be kept well away from curious canines'

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Anti-drone equipment won't be in place at Dublin Airport in time for busy Easter period
Anti-drone equipment won't be in place at Dublin Airport in time for busy Easter period
'We are currently working through regulatory approvals before we are allowed use it,' said a daa spokesperson

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine
Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine
The weekend may be dry but the same cannot be said about the days leading up to it.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Let's get cracking: Four delicious chocolate cake recipes to make as an Easter showstopper
Let's get cracking: Four delicious chocolate cake recipes to make as an Easter showstopper
Make chocolate the centrepiece of your Easter baking 

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Arbour Hill Commemoration Ceremony
President and Taoiseach attend Easter Rising commemoration at Arbour Hill
The executed leaders of the rising are buried in Arbour Hill cemetery on the north side of Dublin.

Wed, 04 May, 2022

Happy dog with bunny ears surrounded by Easter eggs
Five ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter
From free gardening packs to new movies and virtual baking classes, we round up the best ways to pass the time during the school break 

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Kinder Surprise eggs recall
Parents urged to keep Kinder eggs from their kids on Easter Sunday
Dr Paul McKeown, a consultant in public medicine with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, said the “timing is terrible” for such products to face a recall

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

Afternoon pints on Good Friday as Easter drinking laws relaxed in Northern Ireland
Afternoon pints on Good Friday as Easter drinking laws relaxed in Northern Ireland
Changes to the licensing laws mean pubs and bars can open as normal this Easter after decades of limitations

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

'Culture and religion are going in different directions': How Easter has changed in Ireland
'Culture and religion are going in different directions': How Easter has changed in Ireland
In 2022, Joyce Fegan looks at how Easter has changed in Ireland, from how we celebrate it now to food and family, and from church to alcohol.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Wish List: Eight fun and fab ideas for your home this Easter
Wish List: Eight fun and fab ideas for your home this Easter
Esther N McCarthy is hopping with excitement for the Easter celebrations

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Ten family-friendly movies to stream on Disney+ and Netflix over the Easter holidays
Ten family-friendly movies to stream on Disney+ and Netflix over the Easter holidays
Factor a few movie nights into your Easter break with our pick of the best flicks for the whole family

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Easter recipes: eight easy main courses that are not roast lamb
Easter recipes: eight easy main courses that are not roast lamb
You don't need lamb to make a spectacular Easter feast. Here are eight alternatives to lamb for Sunday 

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Crispy Golden Roast Potatoes
How to cook the perfect roast potatoes and the common mistakes to avoid
The best part of a roast dinner, they should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Easter recipes: Starters, main courses and desserts for your Easter feast
Easter recipes: Starters, main courses and desserts for your Easter feast
From roast lamb to rhubarb tart and everything in between 

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Easter baking: eight easy bakes to make with the kids during the holidays
Easter baking: eight easy bakes to make with the kids during the holidays
Rainy days are made for baking with your children

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster
10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster
The best family-friendly walks, cycles and outdoor adventures from coastal routes to forest walks across the province

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

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