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Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Maurice Brosnan: The mad bastards that are Mayo win the 75-year war
After so much suffering, after endless talk of their mistakes and mentality, Mayo beat the demons and the kings of football

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Darragh Beirne scores his sides first goal of the match 26/7/2026
S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: County of Kerry might be delighted for Mayo but defeat difficult to stomach
Andy Moran made key alternations mid-season and stuck to his guns all the way to the steps of Croke Park.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Jack Coyne lifts the Sam Maguire Cup in front of Hill 16 26/7/2026
Tony Leen: Mayo's magical mayhem spreads like a contagion
Mayo fearlessly embraced the chaos against Kerry to complete of of the football championship's most remarkable transformations.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

I was struggling to conceive, and was always tired — I had an underactive thyroid 
I was struggling to conceive, and was always tired — I had an underactive thyroid 
Thyroid disorders can easily go undiagnosed, with symptoms such as fatigue, low mood and weight gain often attributed to other health issues. It took mother-of-three Michelle Audley years to learn that her underactive thyroid was hindering her ability to conceive

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Portion of fried rustic potatoes
Darina Allen: The secret to perfect homemade chips — with recipes
Darina Allen's Caesar Salad with Potato Crisps recipe reminds us how easy homemade chips can be

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

I got a blood test to learn how much microplastics are in my body — and how it could affect my fertility
I got a blood test to learn how much microplastics are in my body — and how it could affect my fertility
David Cox is planning to start a family with his partner, but is concerned about the impact of tiny plastic particles on his fertility, so he decides to undergo a pioneering blood test

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Gut brain connection. Interaction, cooperation and health effects from emotions and thoughts to stomach digestive system. Enteri
Why gut health is important and expert-approved steps we can take to improve it
In week three of our summer wellbeing series, Sharon Ní Chonchúir examines how the gut underpins our overall health—body and mind

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city 
Bill Kenneally and Waterford's open secret: The paedophile who ran rampant through the city 
The paedophile enabled by politicians, gardaí, church, school leaders and the health board to run rampant through Waterford city for decades

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Public toilets with men and women signs
S Fergus Finlay: I never thought I'd be writing about toilets, but here we are
As Frankie Byrne used to say, 'the problems we’re discussing today may not be your problems, but they could be some day', reflects Fergus Finlay

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign
The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Grace Lynch’s parents on death threats and their road safety campaign
Grace Lynch was killed by a scrambler bike in January, while out walking near her home in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA Nations League - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Quiz: Roy Keane was a specialist subject on Mastermind — can you answer all the questions?
Process engineer David Rhodes answered 10 of the 13 Roy Keane-related questions correctly on Mastermind — how many can you get right?

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Modern tiny house with wooden and black metal facade, surrounded by greenery, lit by soft evening sunlight.
Small accessory homes: What Ireland can learn from Massachusetts
Massachusetts has recently introduced landmark legislation allowing people to build small secondary homes. Ireland's new housing policy could follow the US state's lead

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Why modern mothers face relentless pressure to optimise everything
Why modern mothers face relentless pressure to optimise everything
Modern mothers have more information than ever before, but sleep practitioner Lucy Wolfe's research suggests they also face more judgment, more doubt and more guilt than previous generations, writes Gemma Fullam. Through interviews with 11 new mothers and their own mothers, she set out to discover why

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal special report: Why it was established, how much it cost, and what's next
Defence Forces Tribunal special report: Why it was established, how much it cost, and what's next
As hearings pause for summer, the inquiry has heard harrowing evidence while legal costs continue to rise

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Irish in London: 'People here feel they are in on the joke, but my relationship with my Irishness is tenuous'
Irish in London: 'People here feel they are in on the joke, but my relationship with my Irishness is tenuous'
Suzanne Harrington and Jordan Lynch reflect on moving to London decades apart, and on how the experience of being Irish in the city has changed

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Cape Clear Island is a thriving hub of community spirit
Cape Clear Island is a thriving hub of community spirit
Cape Clear Island is snapshot as clear as day of pure island living writes Cían Byrne

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Peter O'Mahony and wife Jessica on life after rugby, Cork and new business
S Peter O'Mahony and wife Jessica on life after rugby, Cork and new business
The Cork couple discuss retirement, family life and transforming a shared passion for gardening into a new Irish lifestyle brand

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces
Where to eat outdoors in Munster: 24 top spots from hidden courtyards to seaside terraces
From hidden courtyards to seaside terraces, these standout Munster venues combine exceptional food with spectacular settings

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Ireland's islands uncovered: I stayed in a 200-year-old lighthouse on Clare Island
Ireland's islands uncovered: I stayed in a 200-year-old lighthouse on Clare Island
From a pirate queen’s castle to an iconic lighthouse, mysterious dragons and a medieval abbey, Cían Byrne makes good on a deal to return to hypnotic Clare Island

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final
S Anthony Daly: When there's room for chaos, hurling doesn't always work out the way you think
I’m expecting two massive wars on the Croke Park battlefield this weekend.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’
Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’
Our native Irish honey bees are fighting for survival. Joe McNamee meets the people stepping up to save them — and preserve the food source that has sustained us for thousands of years

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

'The political stuff pushed us over the edge': Meet five Americans who made Ireland their home
'The political stuff pushed us over the edge': Meet five Americans who made Ireland their home
Nearly 10,000 Americans moved to Ireland in the year to April 2025 — almost double the previous year. As the US marks Independence Day, Kirstie McDermott meets those who’ve made Ireland home 

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Illustrator Karen Harte: Why graphic novels are perfect for a generation raised online
Illustrator Karen Harte: Why graphic novels are perfect for a generation raised online
Graphic novels have gone from niche to mainstream. As illustrator Karen Harte releases her publisher's first original YA graphic novel, she tells Colin Sheridan why the medium is perfectly suited to a generation raised online.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Tracy Piggott: I'm swimming 14km underwater from Clare to Galway for charity
Tracy Piggott: I'm swimming 14km underwater from Clare to Galway for charity
Intrepid Tracy Piggott is planning to swim 14km underwater, from Finavarra Point in Co Clare to Salthill in Co Galway, to raise funds for a children’s charity she has supported for almost 20 years

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Digital detox concept. A man unplugs his smartphone to take a break from the screen. Symbol of mindfulness, mental health and co
How to do a digital detox and reclaim the time you spend scrolling on your phone
Week one: Digital detox 

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Eunice Power: My new food column will bring a twist on the traditional 
Eunice Power: My new food column will bring a twist on the traditional 
Real food, seasonal ingredients and recipes you'll actually want to cook. As Eunice Power joins Weekend as our new food columnist, she talks to Rosaleen McMeel about her passion for uncomplicated Irish cooking.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k
Historic West Cork home with Seán Ó Sé connection up for sale for €475k
Lots of grace notes at Bantry’s Laharne Lodge, writes Catherine Shanahan

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Starmer premiership crisis
Enda Brady: Where did it all go wrong for Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister?
Keir Starmer, the man with no message, will now leave No 10 Downing Street and presumably be replaced quickly by Andy Burnham, writes Enda Brady

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin
Metallica at the Aviva review: Five-star show for Sunday's second gig in Dublin
The second concert of Metallica's visit to Ireland saw the American rockers rolling out the classics in a magnificent performance, with highlights including a version of Thin Lizzy's Whiskey In The Jar 

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman
'He was such a beautiful boy': Family of Qayyum Balogun remember their Superman
In his family home in Dundalk, father Ibrahim Balogun, mother Teslimot Balogun, and stepmother Loveth Patrick are joined by teacher Muirne Lawler as they recall the life of the late 21-year-old who had just finished his college exams

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice
'Was it really worth it, Sean?': How Kinahan cartel lieutenant McGovern was brought to justice
The pursuit of Sean McGovern — a key figure in the Kinahan cartel — spanned countries. Utilising technology as part of a years-long investigation, his landmark extradition and conviction stemmed from a feud-driven killing that shocked the country

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list
I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list
From BookTok sensations to indie gems, digital features editor and avid reader Denise O’Donoghue has read the year’s most talked-about titles — these are the ones worth making room for in your suitcase

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have
Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have
Dearbhla Mescal has dedicated the last three decades to raising three children, including the Oscar-nominated Paul Mescal. Ahead of her appearance at Bantry's literary festival, Vickie Maye meets the author in her West Cork haven.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son
'If there's a price tag on every child in this country, it’s a sorry country': A Cork father's fight to save his son
Craig Coady talks about his fight to save his son on The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

 Listen | Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

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Special report: Faces of homelessness have been changing over the last decade
The near total wipeout of social housing following the financial crash is at the root of the 'HAP trap' cost

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name
Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name
Residents in Kilgarvan react cautiously as tensions between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae emerge publicly

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Elaine Loughlin: As the Healy-Rae dynasty implodes, a more positive kind of politics may be on the rise
Elaine Loughlin: As the Healy-Rae dynasty implodes, a more positive kind of politics may be on the rise
This week, we heard Michael Healy-Rae's explosive Radio Kerry interview — but we also heard Claire Byrne's Newstalk show where new TD Daniel Ennis brought hope and positivity beyond dynasties

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts
S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland faces difficult choices over investment, jobs and global conflicts
From Aughinish to data centres, Ireland faces growing questions about the true cost of protecting jobs

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Exam cheating rises
Colin Sheridan: Here's how I cheated the system when I sat my Leaving Cert
Colin Sheridan reflects on 1990s Ireland, exam pressure, youthful schemes and an unexpected career detour

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Best electric cars in Ireland 2026: The EVs worth considering now
Best electric cars in Ireland 2026: The EVs worth considering now
With 116 EV models now on sale, Irish motorists face more choice than ever before

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation
‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation
When John Ross bought a jewellery shop in 1899, he stipulated in the deeds that it would be in the family 'forever'. He has been proved right so far, says Sally McEllistrim

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Clare v Galway - Fulfil GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final
S Anthony Daly: Eoghan Gunning has captained Clare to minor and U20 titles. Can he complete the triple?
After only dreaming of days like these for so long, everyone in Clare is entitled to believe that anything is possible

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Group of skilled padel players playing padel match on new court indoors at night
Ireland's Padel Boom: Courts, investments and plans to bring the sport to every town
Padel is the natural progression from saunas, golf simulators, and Pilates workouts for a population that values holistic fitness and has the money to spend

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

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