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<p>'I believe in helping everyone if we can, and you can in this situation,' says Dáithí. </p>

people

Dear Dáithí: We finally had our freedom and now our son wants to move home

I was taken aback when my son and his girlfriend asked if they could move in with us while they save a deposit

<p>Roy Keane at the recent Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind 50th anniversary event. Pic: Brian Lougheed</p>

columnists

Colin Sheridan: A fantasy but Roy Keane the right ringmaster for Man United circus

<p class="contextmenu internal_Caption">Mark Graham and Ellie O’Byrne beside a Route 66 in St Louis, Missouri.</p>

news

The couple who cycled around the world and returned full of gratitude

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

people

Don Conroy and a lifetime of inspiring creativity: 'I think there is a war on beauty'

From charging elephants to muscle-melting massages: My safari trip was a far cry from Fota

travel

From charging elephants to muscle-melting massages: My safari trip was a far cry from Fota

Timmy McCarthy 6/5/2023

other

Timmy McCarthy: How the Cork basketball legend overcame cancer to win against the odds

Eunice Power: We’re in the season of pumpkins and squashes — here's how I make soup and moussaka

Eunice Power: We’re in the season of pumpkins and squashes — here's how I make soup and moussaka

Halloween has changed a lot since I was young, we had to put on full performances our treats!

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Fresh warnings issued as Storm Boelo follows Austen leaving thousands without power

Fresh warnings issued as Storm Boelo follows Austen leaving thousands without power

Cork County Council crews have the clean-up operation underway, while approximately 3,000 homes, farms, and businesses are without electricity

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

All Cork shoppers want for Christmas is Debenhams unwrapped, six years on

All Cork shoppers want for Christmas is Debenhams unwrapped, six years on

Cork's iconic former Debenhams/Roches Stores facade reveals a stunning refresh, signaling a major revitalization and exciting new shopping experience by Intersport Elverys.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

First look: Potteria owner 'fell in love with Midleton' ahead of new studio opening

First look: Potteria owner 'fell in love with Midleton' ahead of new studio opening

Potteria has enjoyed success since it first opened in Cork city in 2024

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

New Cork city apartments to offer rents 25% below market rates for local workers

New Cork city apartments to offer rents 25% below market rates for local workers

70 units in the large-scale development in Horgan's Quay to be ringfenced for people working within a 5km radius of the area

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Storm Austen to bring up to 60mm of rain as Cork and five other counties face orange warnings

Met Éireann warns of surface flooding and difficult Friday morning commutes as councils prepare for heavy rainfall and possible disruption

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Ice rink to open in Cork's North Main Street Shopping Centre

Ice rink to open in Cork's North Main Street Shopping Centre

ONICE, which has operated skating rinks at Marina Market for the past three years, will move to the North Main St location

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Council urged to identify what is 'prohibiting' people from living in South Kerry

Council urged to identify what is 'prohibiting' people from living in South Kerry

Kenmare had featured on one of the biggest TV programmes in the US last week, yet young couples were struggling to buy or build homes there, councillors told

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

U2's Adam Clayton finds what he’s looking for with plans to construct mansion in Kinsale

U2's Adam Clayton receives the green light for Kinsale mansion

Planning permission is granted for a lavish seven-bedroom retirement mansion in Kinsale, featuring a spa, gym, and underground parking.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Ireland v Scotland - Shinty International

Recruitment claims tarnish relationship between Clare GAA clubs

The disagreement between Cratloe and Parteen-Meelick has been going on for a few years but raised its head at last week’s county board meeting in Kilrush.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

West Cork house fire: Couple in their 70s found dead named locally

The couple’s bodies were removed from their Raheen home as firefighting crews continued working at the scene and gardaí investigated

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Ryanair AGM

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary warns European airfares could rise by up to 20% next year

Michael O’Leary says airline takeovers, bankruptcies and limited fuel hedging could drive fares sharply higher over the next 12 months

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who was Mallow shooting victim Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor?

Irish Examiner southern correspondent Liz Dunphy is today’s guest

Listen | Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Citizenship changes: Cork-based South African artist calls for more empathy from Government

Citizenship changes: Cork-based South African artist calls for more empathy from Government

Cork-based South African artist Elize de Beer believes there is a 'lack of empathy' with the new residency plans

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

SPAIN-WEATHER-CLIMATE-FLOOD

Residents winched from rooftops as torrential rain hits eastern Spain

At least three people have been killed, with more than 80,000 residents remaining sheltered in place.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

My Childhood with Keith Barry: 'I borrowed my dad's jacket to work as a magician at 14'

My Childhood with Keith Barry: 'I borrowed my dad's jacket to work as a magician at 14'

Keith Barry says neither of his parents expected him to make magic his career. They insisted he go to college to qualify in a more secure profession

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

American stars announced for Cork's Marquee next summer

American stars announced for Cork's Marquee next summer

American rock band Toto will play the tented venue in Cork next summer

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

‘I have to go to a hostel and I’m scared’: Growth in older homeless numbers ‘almost inevitable’

‘I have to go to a hostel and I’m scared’: Growth in older homeless numbers ‘almost inevitable’

With a housing shortage and projections of a continuing drop in home ownership among people over 60 that could leave as much as 35% renting, Ireland must quickly face up to a major problem

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Tomás Mulcahy celebrates after the match 18/10/2026

Glen Rovers boss Tomás Mulcahy: No disrespect but beating the Barrs makes it sweeter

Every county decider comes loaded with tension, pressure. Rarely has one been played on the back of so much talk about shared history

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Glen Cork kingpins again, Loughmore joy, Brigid's drama

As it happened: Glen Cork kingpins again, Loughmore joy, Brigid's drama

We'll keep you up with the day's GAA, with minute-by-minute updates from the Cork Premier SHC final at 4pm

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

'We hope this will be an Olympic sport one day': Players make a splash at Cork Underwater Hockey Club

'We hope this will be an Olympic sport one day': Players make a splash at Cork Underwater Hockey Club

Barry Murray, who formed the team in Cork, said the sport is going from strength to strength locally

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Council demands answers over inadequate Cork bus services

Council demands answers over inadequate Cork bus services

Commuters making the 50km trip from Youghal to Cork city can now face journey times of almost two hours during peak morning periods

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

S Meet the 11-year-old Irish girl learning to fly planes and hot air balloons

Already experienced in hot air ballooning, Evie Rose Rourke is learning to fly light aircraft while dreaming of an aviation business in Ireland

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple get the intimate family wedding of their dreams

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple get the intimate family wedding of their dreams

Amy Ormond and Ciarán O'Donovan, Douglas, Cork, who were married in the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co Cork

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Eunice Power: Two comfort cooking recipes that are perfect for cosy autumn evenings

Eunice Power: Two comfort cooking recipes that are perfect for cosy autumn evenings

Lean on creature comforts of home when you are cooking

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Finnbarr Roarty with Ciarán Caulfield 13/7/2025

AFL travel to Ireland for talks with GAA on player recruitment and International Rules

The discussion centred on how AFL clubs recruit players and the safeguards around that process

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Garda social media accounts share posts about cryptocurrency in apparent hack

Garda social media accounts share posts about cryptocurrency in apparent hack

The @GardaInfo account, which has almost 300,000 followers and is still linked from the official Garda website, is no longer available under that username

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Leisureplex demolition looms at Premier Inn site

Leisureplex demolition looms at Premier Inn site

Construction of Cork city’s second Premier Inn to begin early in the New Year.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support

Writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Gardaí raid two homes after Waterford arson attack

Two other children remain in critical condition as investigators examine a suspected link to drug debt-related intimidation

Listen | Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Industrial strike

McDonald accuses Government of ‘game of chicken’ with striking public sector workers

Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Jack Chambers’s comments offer hope of progress, but unions want a firm commitment to pay talks

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford City house fire deaths

Waterford family murders: Number of vehicles and electronic devices seized by gardaí

Philip and Kim English died alongside their sons Callum and Jayden in the attack on their home at the Birchwood estate

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four

Waterford family murders: Gardaí raid homes after firebomb attack that killed four

The investigation follows a series of incidents that reportedly left the family fearing for their safety, while tributes and fundraising continue

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

As it happened: More than 300,000 public sector workers strike as union sees 'pathway to talks'

As it happened: More than 300,000 public sector workers strike as union sees 'pathway to talks'

Follow our live updates as a nationwide public service strike impacts schools, hospitals, local authorities and government services across Ireland

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Orla & Rob

S My Wedding Day with Orla Hennelly: GAA weddings tend to be in the winter

Orla Hennelly tells Deirdre McArdle about her 2022 wedding to Mayo footballer Rob Hennelly

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Fórsa members vote in favour of industrial action

Fórsa rejects Government’s latest appeal as public sector strike set to go ahead

The union says it needs assurances on pay increases and living standards, while ministers warn the stoppage will disrupt essential services

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named

Two other children remain in critical condition as Gardaí investigate a possible drug debt connection and previous incidents at the property

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Here are the best places to go pumpkin-picking in Ireland this Halloween

Here are the best places to go pumpkin-picking in Ireland this Halloween

A handy guide for anyone wanting to pick out their own crop to carve in the coming weeks

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Dermot Kennedy announces two Cork dates next summer

Dermot Kennedy announces two Cork dates next summer

Dermot Kennedy will play Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) next summer

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

'I absolutely love playing here': Denise O'Sullivan relishing return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Ward spared her midfield dynamo the long haul to Kazakhstan for the first leg on Friday

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Cork fitness gym F45 Elysian co-owned by Peter Stringer to close 'with immediate effect'

Cork fitness gym F45 Elysian co-owned by Peter Stringer to close 'with immediate effect'

F45 Elysian will be placed into voluntary liquidation

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

Meet the Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years

In his new book, Dara Molloy — a former Catholic priest turned Celtic monk who has lived on Inis Mór for more than 40 years — explores Ireland’s ancient spiritual soul. Echoing the sentiments of Manchán Magan, he tells Ciara Byrne about his call to us all to embrace the Celtic way

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Eunice Power: An aromatic zinger of a curry with yummy accompaniments

Eunice Power: An aromatic zinger of a curry with yummy accompaniments

Whenever I make a curry, I swap out white rice for brown I love the nuttiness it brings.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026