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STerry Prone: My pal's stint as a private eye didn’t last long
ONE PUNCH ASSAULTY COMMITTEE MEETING
Brother of man who died in one-punch assault says we must challenge toxic behaviours
Oireachtas justice committee hears as family members of victims of one-punch assaults seek sentencing framework for such attacks

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Simon Harris: 'Mothers do so much, us fathers need to be able to step up too'
Simon Harris: 'Mothers do so much, us fathers need to be able to step up too'
Tánaiste's third child Aoileen was born on October 3, just four days before Budget 2027

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Tuam mother and baby home: 80-year-old hopes her DNA will identify her niece's remains
Tuam mother and baby home: 80-year-old hopes her DNA will identify her niece's remains
Alison O’Reilly met Mary on her visit to the forensic lab which seeks DNA from relatives to identify remains of babies in the Co Galway institution — and they want more relatives to come forward

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’
Waterford family's deaths in fire 'due to a €20k drug debt’
One of Philip English's sons stated that the fire bombing was due to a drug debt as gardaí said their investigation is 'intense in nature and very active'

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Inheritance tax written on a paper. Financial concept.
Letters to the Editor: Inheritance tax tweaks do not add up to reform
'Why should the families and loved ones of single and childless citizens and cohabiting couples continue to be denied fair and equal treatment under Ireland’s inheritance tax laws?'

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths
Waterford murders: Bishop Phonsie Cullinan and Fr Gerry Chestnutt lead vigil for family
Fr Chestnutt said: 'The person responsible for this has to have the courage now to stand up and admit what you did and face the consequence'

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Man touching golden heads of wheat while walking through field
Succession crisis looms as 676 farmers exit tillage sector, Macra warns
Macra na Feirme president raises concern about a succession crisis following the exit of 676 farmers from the tillage sector this year alone

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Dirty dishes no more
Suzanne Harrington: 'The house has never been cleaner...I have never been more on edge'
For many years, I was the sole project manager of two kids, a succession of massive muddy dogs, and a long line of lodgers from Albania to Zambia...now, I am terrorised by a weekly cleaning rota

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Cork survivor of George Gibney: 'I knew I was telling the truth'
Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, was convicted of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape following a trial earlier this year

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Budget 2027: €5k boost to new home grant — but first-time buyer stamp duty won't be scrapped
Budget 2027: €5k boost to new home grant — but first-time buyer stamp duty won't be scrapped
People buying second-hand properties will miss out after a proposal to scrap stamp duty was dumped at the last hour

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Bereaved senator Gerard Craughwell calls for reform of power of attorney process
Bereaved senator Gerard Craughwell calls for reform of power of attorney process
Mr Craughwell, whose wife Helen died in August, said 'it is extremely complex and quite expensive to complete an enduring power of attorney'

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Community programme uncovers circus stars of tomorrow in Tipperary and Galway
Community programme uncovers circus stars of tomorrow in Tipperary and Galway
The Sauropod was created especially for Traveller children to hone their acrobatic skills in halting sites

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

People who have been evacuated from Afghanistan arrive at Melsbroek military airport
Plight of Afghan women and girls must not fall off agenda – Helen McEntee
Foreign affairs minister said more than 2.6m girls have been denied access to secondary school since the Taliban took control in 2021

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Reading is Fun!
Childcare cost is a barrier to having children in rural Ireland – survey
In the 2026 Rural Ireland Thinks survey, 63% of respondents said the cost of childcare is an impediment to having children — up from 55% in 2024 when the survey was last taken

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Grandfather and grandsons sitting in doorway
Dear Dáithí: My friend dotes on his grandchildren...now he’s being accused of favouritism
My neighbour told me he felt pressured to make sure that, not only are the gifts he gets his grandchildren equal in monetary value, but that they all need to be similar in size and in how personal they are

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Family watching television together in living room
Colin Sheridan: The everyday things Gaza cannot get — and why Ireland should not look away
Colin Sheridan looks at the everyday goods and essential infrastructure restricted from Gaza and Ireland’s relationship with Israel.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Central Bank of Ireland
Mortgage arrears fall to lowest level on record as families brace for higher interest rates
The number of Irish family home mortgages in long-term arrears has fallen to 15,543 — a decline of almost 14% in a year

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway
Child Law Project: Boy was sent to hospital as no suitable social care place was available 
The boy had been in the care system because of inappropriate interaction with his siblings, according to the Child Law Project's latest tranche of reports

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Homeschooling: Hands of an Unrecognizable Child Drawing While Sitting on her Mother's Lap, Lockdown Activities Concept (Overhead
Childminder says new regulations threaten to squeeze operators out of the system
Department of Children said its new regulations offer safeguards to children and gives quality assurance to parents

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Couple have a consultation with financial advisor
Inheritance tax reform would boost value of windfalls
Neale Richmond opens the door to significant reform of gift and inheritance tax as the current model does not reflect modern families

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Woman taking out money from wallet
Caitríona Redmond: 10 things I've learned from living on a budget
This year marks 16 years since I changed my life for the better by spending less

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Cute toddler boy in supermarket choosing fresh organic carrots
Dear Dáithí: When did grocery shopping become a family outing? 
Over the last few weeks, I've seen an increasing volume of stressed-out-looking parents trying to placate toddlers in trolleys and negotiate treats at the checkout

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Bianca tells Niamh Griffin how Depaul helped her through homelessness and now she is about to move into a new apartment with her children

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

The adult and the child holding red heart.
Letters to the Editor: Burned-out carers let down by the State
'The State is negligent in not providing appropriate care for children and adults with additional needs'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Professional dermatologist examines face of teenage girl with magnifying glass in her office.
Women's health isn't only about fertility — we deserve to be well 
Women deserve to live healthy lives, receive timely treatment and have their concerns taken seriously, whether they decide to have children or not, writes Senator Erin McGreehan

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Group of People with Different Disabilities
S Fergus Finlay: Don’t review the Disability Act — put it in the bin, where it belongs
From the very beginning, I've seen this piece of legislation as essentially evil, if not in its intent then certainly in its outcome

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Skyclarys: Senior Fianna Fáil members urge Government to overrule HSE on life-saving drug
Skyclarys: Senior Fianna Fáil members urge Government to overrule HSE on life-saving drug
Cork dad Craig Coady lost his son Rory (13) to Friedrich’s ataxia in September. His 16-year-old son, Paudie, also has the condition.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones - Multicultural young people using cellphones outside - Teenagers addicted to new te
Richard Hogan: Parents who scroll can’t call out their child’s phone use
Irish parents must wake up from this slumber so our children can experience technology in a healthy way.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Preschool teacher in classroom greeting new student
'Children should learn about consent from pre-school age'
Children should be taught they have a choice about whether to hug someone, says leading advocate against sexual violence

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

‘It's an emergency’: More than 5,000 carers in Cork are over 65
‘It's an emergency’: More than 5,000 carers in Cork are over 65
Cork North Central Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould received HSE data which also show that 310 careers in Cork are aged over 85

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Beautiful woman with yummy biscuits.
S Terry Prone: This anti-tradwife campaign must be stopped
The Government plans to thwart influencers promoting 'stereotypical roles for women and girls'. Meanwhile, Irish girls prefer shopping, gossip, make-up, and spice bags to a life as a stay-at-home mother

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

National Rehabilitation Hospital to trial fold-out beds for parents
National Rehabilitation Hospital to trial fold-out beds for parents
Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson David Cullinane warned 'temporary fixes' and chair beds are not acceptable for parents 

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Letters to the Editor: A mother's struggle highlights impossible choices due to Israeli occupation
Letters to the Editor: A mother's struggle highlights impossible choices due to Israeli occupation
Readers respond to articles by 'Irish Examiner' writers including Donal O'Keeffe, Breda Graham, and Jess Casey — as well as other readers' letters 

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match
'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match
As Aoibheann Clarke's funeral details are published, her school and the GAA and soccer clubs she played with joined her family members in expressing their heartbreak

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

'Tribute to organ donors' as 20 Irish athletes head to British Transplant Games 
'Tribute to organ donors' as 20 Irish athletes head to British Transplant Games 
West Cork athlete Val Weblin said 'The day that call came changed my life and I’ve never looked back,' as he heads to Sheffield for the games

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Limerick man 'trapped' in Dubai begs to be allowed leave to attend his mother's funeral 
Limerick man 'trapped' in Dubai begs to be allowed leave to attend his mother's funeral 
A GoFundMe has been set up for John Murphy who recently spent his 60th birthday destitute on the streets in the emirate 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Child playing with mathematical toy
Childcare deserts: 'Mothers are being forced out of the workplace'
Education Correspondent Jess Casey talks to mothers and advocates who say the State must intervene in early years education and childcare

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Children blowing birthday candles.
Dear Dáithí: My daughter has been snubbed for two of her friends' birthday parties... what do I do? 
I thought about texting the mums involved, in case there was a misunderstanding, but I’m not sure that’s the right approach

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Housing Stock
Charities criticise delay in homelessness action plan
St Vincent de Paul's head of social justice and policy highlighted the 'trauma that children go through'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

‘I thought they were dolls’: Pat says he saw babies’ bodies in Bessborough grave in the 1940s
‘I thought they were dolls’: Pat says he saw babies’ bodies in Bessborough grave in the 1940s
Pat Mulcahy's testimony adds fresh evidence to longstanding claims of infant burials on the former Bessborough institution grounds

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Extra 274 college places for courses leading to priority health and social care professions
Occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, and radiography among the fields boosted by extra third-level places

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Air fryer homemade grilled potatoes
Failing to clean air fryers properly highlighted as a key hazard
While some 60,000 air fryers were recalled due to safety concerns last year, the CCPC says people also need to know about safe ways to use and clean their air fryers

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Haircuts 4 Homeless: ‘What’s shared in the chair stays in the chair’
Haircuts 4 Homeless: ‘What’s shared in the chair stays in the chair’
Trevor Hynes and other professional hairdressers treat their homeless clients exactly the same as the clients in their salons

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on
After 67 years, the search for two missing Bessborough babies goes on
Mary Donovan says Government intervention offers hope, but families still need answers about missing children from Bessborough

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

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