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'People are calling it a massacre': Cork man says locals fear Bondi Beach is no longer safe
'People are calling it a massacre': Cork man says locals fear Bondi Beach is no longer safe
Cork man Jean-Noel Murphy said the area wgere the shooting took place is so full of Irish that some call Bondi the '33rd county'

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Enoch Burke court case
Gareth O'Callaghan: A personal letter to Enoch Burke this Christmas
'You’re not in jail for your divinely-ordained views on gender ideology; you’re there because you refused to do what a judge ordered'

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Sarah Butler: Simple and comfy Christmas-time sides for family gatherings
Sarah Butler: Simple and comfy Christmas-time sides for family gatherings
Give these recipes a trial run ahead of your Christmas hosting so you have them perfected and ready to impress family and friends with your homemade sides.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

CORKLAND
Cork has no air pollution monitoring stations in areas with pharma firms, says council
It comes after it was revealed that an air pollution monitor in Carrigaline has been broken for more than a year

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

'Donald Trump condoms' feature in latest release of images from Epstein estate
'Donald Trump condoms' feature in latest release of images from Epstein estate
Nineteen pictures were shared by Democrats on the US’s House Oversight Committee on Friday, which are separate from the case files with the Department of Justice.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Cork teenager set to represent Ireland in Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Cork teenager set to represent Ireland in Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Lottie O’Driscoll Murray will take to the Junior Eurovision stage in Georgia on Saturday

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Grangenovlin v Barcelona - AIB Leinster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Semi-Final
GAA warns of match cancellations as referee shortage and abuse crisis worsens
County boards across Ireland warn that rising abuse and declining referee numbers risk widespread fixture disruption unless clubs urgently step up

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Ronan O'Gara arrives ahead of the match 6/12/2025
Ronan O'Gara handed two-week ban for red card
The La Rochelle coach won't be on the sideline for his side's second Champions Cup outing against Stormers in South Africa

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2025
Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026
The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Remembrance Walk for Mary Holt and four-year-old grandnephew Tadhg
Community holds candlelit vigil as gardaí release CCTV footage of 'murderous' attack on Offaly home
Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt, 60, were killed in the 'reckless, callous and murderous attack'

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Sarah Harte: Government’s ‘tone-deaf’ housing message shows why young people are leaving
Sarah Harte: Government’s ‘tone-deaf’ housing message shows why young people are leaving
A scrapped Government video and rising student rents highlight a housing crisis pushing young people abroad and leaving families devastated

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Storm Bram leaves 25,000 without power as 'dangerous' winds cause chaos
Storm Bram leaves 25,000 without power as 'dangerous' winds cause chaos
More than 54,000 homes and businesses lost electricity as Storm Bram brought severe winds, flooding risks and widespread disruption

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

The Wolfe Tones end retirement for two more gigs, citing ‘constant’ fan requests
The Wolfe Tones end retirement for two more gigs, citing ‘constant’ fan requests
The legendary Irish balladeers said what was to be a final farewell to their fans in Thomond Park earlier this year.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
The Cork side were penalised for breaching the dissent rule in the final moment's of Sunday's Munster decider

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Man with umbrella hiding from wind and rain. Stormy weather
Wind warnings issued for 18 counties as Storm Bram set to hit Ireland
Met Éireann has also issued a status red marine warning where winds 'will occasionally reach violent storm force 11'

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

2025 TIFF - "Hamnet" Portrait Session
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley receive Golden Globe nominations for Hamnet
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony next month

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Who is Clare Kambamettu? From Rose of Tralee winner to work as a clinical psychologist
Who is Clare Kambamettu? From Rose of Tralee winner to work as a clinical psychologist
Ryan Tubridy officially tied the knot with Dr Clare Kambamettu during an intimate ceremony in Galway on Sunday

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Sarah Butler: My foolproof recipe for roast Christmas turkey
Sarah Butler: My foolproof recipe for roast Christmas turkey
Plus how to make smoked salmon, cream cheese & cucumber bites — the ultimate Christmas nibbles

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Fota Wildlife Park to reopen to the public on December 20 after 10-week closure
Fota Wildlife Park to reopen to the public on December 20 after 10-week closure
After a 10-week closure due to bird flu, Fota Wildlife Park will reopen for the festive season with safety measures

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas
Festive family fun: 13 ways for the whole gang to get out and celebrate Christmas
Here are 13 of the best Christmas experiences to visit this December

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Female leg stepping on weigh scales with measuring tape.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: Why Ireland is struggling to fund the new weight-loss drugs
New weight-loss drugs promise transformative benefits, but soaring demand and massive cost projections leave Ireland facing difficult funding choices

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Whyte Christmas: The Cork craftsman keeping tradition alive 
Whyte Christmas: The Cork craftsman keeping tradition alive 
'From a very young age I had an appreciation for handmade things'

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Ryan Tubridy marries Clare Kambamettu in intimate Galway ceremony
Ryan Tubridy marries Clare Kambamettu in intimate Galway ceremony
Ryan Tubridy and Dr Clare Kambamettu married in a small Galway ceremony surrounded by close family and friends

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Elderly pedestrians at ‘daily risk’ as council plans Charleville safety crackdown
Elderly pedestrians at ‘daily risk’ as council plans Charleville safety crackdown
Charleville councillors push for urgent action after a decade of pedestrian deaths and injuries on the town’s main street

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?
Paul Hosford: Fianna Fáil leadership dilemma — is Jim O’Callaghan waiting too long to make his move?
Jim O’Callaghan’s loyalty to Micheál Martin, and his caution on timing, now shape Fianna Fáil’s unanswered leadership question

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Late Late Toy Show
Nine heartwarming moments from the Late Late Toy Show we're still talking about
A Grinch-themed opener, emotional superstar messages and standout young performers made this year’s Late Late Toy Show a warm, joyful celebration

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Government grants €700k lifeline to Fota Wildlife Park amid bird flu crisis and closure fears
Government grants €700k lifeline to Fota Wildlife Park amid bird flu crisis and closure fears
The €700k NPWS funding aims to protect endangered Irish species and stabilise Fota’s operations after a severe avian flu outbreak

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Posthumous bravery award for Cork man who gave his life to save stranger
Posthumous bravery award for Cork man who gave his life to save stranger
There will be one gold medal, 15 bronze and four silver medals awarded at the National Bravery Awards today

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Met Éireann issues dual weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds hit south and east
Met Éireann issues dual weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds hit south and east
Cork and Kerry face 24 hours of heavy rain as separate wind warning hits Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow on Friday.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Revealed: Late Late Toy Show theme unwraps true meaning of Christmas 
Revealed: Late Late Toy Show theme unwraps true meaning of Christmas 
Liam Neeson narrates this year’s Grinch-themed Toy Show as Patrick Kielty celebrates nostalgia, family tradition and a new focus on accessibility

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

69th Eurovision Song Contest - Grand Final
Ireland pulls out of Eurovision 2026 after Israel cleared to compete
RTÉ joins several European broadcasters citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and journalist safety concerns as it confirms a full boycott of Eurovision 2026

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Two major new hotels set to transform Cork city as construction begins on key sites
Two major new hotels set to transform Cork city as construction begins on key sites
Two major hotel developments on South Mall and South Terrace signal fresh investment and renewed momentum in Cork’s growing hospitality sector

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

The big Irish gift guide: 300 of the best gifts to shop for Christmas 2025
S The big Irish gift guide: 300 of the best gifts to shop for Christmas 2025
Digital editor Denise O'Donoghue rounds up 300 of the best Irish gifts to shop this festive season. This is your A-Z guide to Christmas gifting with a local twist

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Virginia Drunk Raccoon
Drunken raccoon who broke into US liquor store found passed out in bathroom
A masked burglar broke into a closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the scotch and whisky. The bandit was something of a nocturnal menace: bottles were smashed, a ceiling tile collapsed and alcohol pooled on the floor.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Scotland v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship
2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Ireland face Scotland, Uruguay, and Portugal
The 11th Rugby World Cup kicks off in Australia on October 1, 2027

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Fifth of Irish people intend to fund Christmas spend with loans
Fifth of Irish people intend to fund Christmas spend with loans
New research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that households with children expect to spend around €1,600

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Ireland’s support rooted in shared history, Zelenskyy says during Dublin visit
Ireland’s support rooted in shared history, Zelenskyy says during Dublin visit
Zelenskyy thanks Irish people for supporting refugees and stresses need for long-term security guarantees as peace talks intensify

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland
Frontline gardaí will begin carrying Tasers as part of pilot programme
Currently, just a small number of gardaí in the Armed Response Unit and Emergency Response Units have access to Tasers

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Tributes paid as Home of the Year's Hugh Wallace dies aged 68
Tributes paid as Home of the Year's Hugh Wallace dies aged 68
He fronted the hit property show since it first aired in 2015.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Gorillaz in London
Electric Picnic confirms first nine acts for 2026 festival
An Irish act is taking the prestigious closing spot on the Sunday night

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

GAA stars lend a hand to promote sport and plant trees in Uganda
GAA stars lend a hand to promote sport and plant trees in Uganda
The Gaelic Players Association, Self Help Africa, and Warriors for Humanity are collaborating on an ambitious plan to plant one million trees in Uganda

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Sarah Butler: Wholesome is the way to go with these colcannon and sausage roll recipes
Sarah Butler: Wholesome is the way to go with these colcannon and sausage roll recipes
This week, I have recipes that will guarantee clean plates around the dinner table

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Paul Hosford: The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?
Paul Hosford: The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?
Record NDP funding promises transformation, yet transport and housing projects continue to drift as political choices and systemic delays collide

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

12 Days of Christmas Competitions: Over €7,500 in prizes to be won
12 Days of Christmas Competitions: Over €7,500 in prizes to be won
12 Days of Christmas is back, exclusively for Irish Examiner subscribers. From December 1st-12th, we’ll be unwrapping 12 incredible prizes - one each day - with over €7,500 worth of luxury gifts waiting to be won.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

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