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Letters to the Editor: Getting to grips with the Irish language
One reader responds to Joanna Fortune's advice about helping children to learn Gaeilge, while others examine topics including Catherine Martin's trip to the Ryder Cup 

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Ireland Energy Summit
Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks
Mr Varadkar said that Ireland is assessing legal advice on the strength of taking a case over the Bill

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Rory McIlroy vows to take ‘sensible’ approach to pre-Ryder Cup stag do
Rory McIlroy vows to take ‘sensible’ approach to pre-Ryder Cup stag do
McIlroy had previously joked that he would need “a few days to dry out” from his trip to Mykonos before travelling to Rome, where Europe will attempt to regain the Ryder Cup

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Could you tackle a 'manageable' Leaving Cert Irish paper 2, or even a JC graphics exam about Lego?
Could you tackle a 'manageable' Leaving Cert Irish paper 2, or even a JC graphics exam about Lego?
The State exams continued this Tuesday morning with Leaving Cert Irish paper 2, Junior Cycle graphics, and Junior Cycle Italian

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Leaving cert Irish provided a 'few tricky moments' while JC business 'thoroughly' examined
Leaving cert Irish provided a 'few tricky moments' while JC business 'thoroughly' examined
The State examinations continued this Monday evening, with Leaving Cert Irish paper 1 and Junior Cycle business studies

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

EE British Academy Film Awards 2023 - Press Room - London
Irish awards season success provides chance to ‘redefine the national narrative’
The team behind Oscar-nominated short film An Irish Goodbye say they hope Irish success at this year’s awards season will provide an opportunity to “redefine the national narrative”.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2023

Brianna Ghey death
Hundreds attend vigils in Dublin and Belfast in memory of Brianna Ghey
Brianna, who was a transgender girl from Birchwood in Warrington, was found by members of the public as she lay with fatal stab wounds on a path in Culcheth Linear Park at around 3.13pm on Saturday

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

The Quiet Girl is first Irish language feature film to be nominated for an Oscar
The Quiet Girl is first Irish language feature film to be nominated for an Oscar
The Quiet Girl has become the first Irish language feature film to be nominated for an Oscar.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

Teachers 'very, very concerned' about plan to move Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1 to fifth year
Teachers 'very, very concerned' about plan to move Leaving Cert Irish Paper 1 to fifth year
Irish teachers warn the decision could have unintended consequences for the teaching and learning of our native language

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Royal High School
Plan to reform Leaving Cert Irish and English must be shelved
Let’s make meaningful change. Not change for change’s sake, writes Shane Ó Coinn 

Thu, 19 Jan, 2023

Liam Cosgrave funeral
Bertie Ahern called for end of rubber bullets in Ireland ‘to pressure British’
It has also been revealed that Irish Government officials urged British authorities to review their use of plastic bullets.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary
Bloody Sunday: British would not apologise as it implied liability – records
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Patrick Mayhew told Dick Spring that the British Government would not apologise over Bloody Sunday, as it would be accepting liability, which “could not be justified”.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

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Over 100 Irish gifts for €50 and under, including more than 50 for €25 or less
The ultimate gift guide if you're conscious of your budget this Christmas

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Bualadh bos for a new TV channel
Irish Examiner view: Bualadh bos for a new TV channel
Launching CĂșla4 as a standalone children's channel comes at a time when the Irish language could do with a boost

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Sins of the fada start a storm of controversy
Irish Examiner view: Sins of the fada start a storm of controversy
Before we start chuckling at the way other people mangle Irish pronunciation, let's mind our own language

Fri, 02 Sep, 2022

2022 NI Assembly election
Reference to Irish language legislation expected in Queen’s speech to British parliament – McDonald
There had been an expectation that the British government would introduce the legislation before the Stormont election last week

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Faking bacon and genuine warm welcomes — life as an extra on Ros na RĂșn
Faking bacon and genuine warm welcomes — life as an extra on Ros na RĂșn
If you fancy yourself as the extra is fearr then head to An Spidéal and enjoy laethanta saoire iontacha while you're there

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Barn Owl
Donal Hickey: Have you heard a banshee wailing? It might have been a barn owl
The Irish name for the barn owl is ‘screachog reilige’ (graveyard screecher) and that explains why its nocturnal cry might unsettle folk

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

Prince Albert of Monaco Visits Ireland
‘Solution on Northern Ireland Protocol needed before Assembly elections’
The British Foreign Secretary has taken charge of the negotiations on the protocol after David Frost’s resignation from the Government last month

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Gráinne Seoige: 'I’m out of my comfort zone, to put it mildly'
Gráinne Seoige: 'I’m out of my comfort zone, to put it mildly'
Ireland’s favourite newsreader is leaving her home, husband and highflying lifestyle behind to spend 12 gruelling weeks foxtrotting, chassĂ©ing and quick-stepping to an average weekly audience of 518,000 on Dancing with the Stars — what could possibly go wrong?

Sat, 08 Jan, 2022

Blair and Mowlam - Castle Buildings Stormont
State Papers: Tony Blair devoted 'little of his time and energy to Northern Ireland' before 1995
That insight came as Irish officials and diplomats sought to cultivate contacts in the Labour Party and help shape the policy of any future Blair administration

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Christmas composition. Three gifts laid out in the shape of a Christmas tree with star on top.
Click and connect: Here are 300 Christmas gift options you can buy locally
We've rounded up 300 gift ideas from Irish brands with a particular focus this year on sustainability

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Shop local: 10 Irish made gifts to give this Christmas
Shop local: 10 Irish made gifts to give this Christmas
Irish designers have you covered when it comes to giving the gift of style

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

Just who did take the horse to France? 22 Irish ads and fads we were all obsessed with
Just who did take the horse to France? 22 Irish ads and fads we were all obsessed with
In their new book, Sarah Cassidy and Kunak McGann take us on a trip down memory lane, highlighting Ireland’s cultural moments and memories. Just don’t forget to put a bit of butter on the spuds, AndrĂ©

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

landscape at the north of Lettermore island, west coast, County of Galway, Connemara, Republic of Ireland, North-western Europe.
Fergus Finlay: Four decades since my first visit, I still have lots to discover here in Connemara
Due to the character of its people, this beautiful Irish jewel is a different, better place than when I first came to visit

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open - Day Two - Mount Juliet Estate
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry head home challenge as Lucas Herbert leads Irish Open
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell made the cut on the mark of three under thanks to a 67

Fri, 02 Jul, 2021

The Magpie: The shiny new beauty launches we'll be coveting this pay day
The Magpie: The shiny new beauty launches we'll be coveting this pay day
From the perfect summer skin enhancer to a leave-in cream to soothe any humid hair situation, here's what's on our shopping list

Sat, 26 Jun, 2021

Spa review: What is it like to get a massage now in a spa hotel?
Spa review: What is it like to get a massage now in a spa hotel?
A new range of products that are made in Cork have inspired a special collection of treatments at Fota Island Spa and it's the perfect excuse for a post-lockdown return to the massage table

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

Thanks to lockdown, we've thrived: 3 Irish beauty brands share their secrets to success
Thanks to lockdown, we've thrived: 3 Irish beauty brands share their secrets to success
Helen O’Callaghan talks to three Irish beauty/self-care companies who thrived during lockdown – and finds out their secrets to success

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Irish date for Wild Mountain Thyme cinema release pushed to summer 
Irish date for Wild Mountain Thyme cinema release pushed to summer 
The controversial film will be released in the UK some months before it debuts in Ireland

Tue, 13 Apr, 2021

Madonna’s lingerie selfie ensures Sudocrem in vogue once more
Madonna’s lingerie selfie ensures Sudocrem in vogue once more
A tub of the Dublin-made nappy rash cream can be seen in Madonna's home

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Aon, dĂł, trĂ­: You'll be 'seacht' when you see this toddler counting in English and Irish
Aon, dĂł, trĂ­: You'll be 'seacht' when you see this toddler counting in English and Irish
— Lucy is only 20 months but loves counting in English and as Gaeilge

Fri, 19 Mar, 2021

Watch: Kerry chef goes viral with recipe video for Jamie Oliver
Watch: Kerry chef goes viral with recipe video for Jamie Oliver
John Relihan creates a the bacon and cabbage recipe video with Cork film-maker Kilian Pettit in honour of Saint Patrick's Day

Wed, 17 Mar, 2021

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From dancing to donkeys: St Patrick’s Day activities to try from anywhere in the world 
This St Patrick’s Day will be quite different to previous years and if you or someone you know is far from the Emerald Isle, here are some activities available on Airbnb that might ease the homesickness on the most Irish of days

Wed, 17 Mar, 2021

Our favourite photos of past St Patrick's Day parades in Cork
Our favourite photos of past St Patrick's Day parades in Cork
We want to hear about your memories of the rebel county's March 17 celebrations as we round up our favorite photographs of parades past

Wed, 17 Mar, 2021

Muinteoir John: Putting fun back into the learning of Irish
Muinteoir John: Putting fun back into the learning of Irish
Since the revision of the language curriculum the Irish language is now spoken, sung, and shouted within the classroom

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021

Cost should not be barrier to attending Gaeltacht summer courses, says Martin
Cost should not be barrier to attending Gaeltacht summer courses, says Martin
Irish language groups, including Conradh na Gaeilge, have called for grants to ensure disadvantaged children are able to attend three-week summer courses

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021

Survey: 1.5m people in Ireland confident in their ability to speak Irish
Survey: 1.5m people in Ireland confident in their ability to speak Irish
The Conradh na Gaeilge survey also found that more than one third of people in Ireland (35%) were confident in their ability to understand Irish

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Appy gaeilgeoirs
Irish Examiner view: Appy gaeilgeoirs
There is something about the relentless march towards globalisation that makes us reach more fervently for what is local.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2020

Louise O'Neill: Marian Keyes is a national treasure and we are lucky to have her
Louise O'Neill: Marian Keyes is a national treasure and we are lucky to have her

Louise O'Neill writes about her love for Irish author Marian Keyes

Sat, 08 Feb, 2020

Irish retail search startup is acquired by Google
Irish retail search startup is acquired by Google

Dublin retail technology company Pointy has been acquired by tech giant Google.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

New vision needed to build up Irish cities
New vision needed to build up Irish cities

As we enter 2020, we can give some thanks that a majority of people across the country are enjoying a degree of prosperity.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2020

€250m expected to be spent on Black Friday sales with annual online spending forecast to reach €16bn
€250m expected to be spent on Black Friday sales with annual online spending forecast to reach €16bn

€250 million is expected to be spent on Black Friday sales this year as Irish consumers continue to spend despite a recent weakening in consumer confidence.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Secret Diary of an Irish Teacher: I questioned Irish being a compulsory subject and I clearly upset people
Secret Diary of an Irish Teacher: I questioned Irish being a compulsory subject and I clearly upset people

One of my favourite novels to teach is Of Mice and Men. I know it’s been on the curriculum forever; I remember watching the film with Gary Sinise in school myself, but Steinbeck’s message is timeless.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

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