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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

sport

Ireland's series against Pakistan and New Zealand postponed

Ireland’s home series against Pakistan and New Zealand’s European tour have joined cricket’s long list of coronavirus postponements.

sport

Young’s big finish secures Munster Vintage title

general

Cork bar creates a stout slushy for summer

rugby

'It has been an extraordinary 11 years living in Ireland': Doug Howlett to leave Munster role

rugby

Cullen entitled to fire shots of his own

rugby

O'Gara: 'I personally happen to believe that Joe will return to coaching in New Zealand'

Jacob Stockdale: ‘Those are the situations you want to be in as a winger, 24/7’

This was a very different kind of glory to Chicago.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

Here are the candidates who made history in the 2018 US midterms

A list of US candidates who made history in the midterm elections

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

New faces impressing Munster boss Johaan van Graan

Munster acknowledge they are underdogs going into Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 game against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium — but that doesn’t mean they are going to accept the tag.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2018

Taiwo Badmus takes centre stage in friendly win

Ireland 82 Luxembourg 67

Sat, 23 Jun, 2018

The rarely spoken about violence suffered by women during the Irish revolution

Niall Murray speaks to Professor Linda Connolly and others leading the call for more intense examination of sexual and other violence suffered by women during the Irish revolution a century ago

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

Douvan the star name among Hilly Way dozen

Douvan is the star name among 12 entries for the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase at Cork on Sunday.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2016

Robbie Henshaw salutes the crowd while leaving the field with an injury 19/11/2016

Concussion protocols back in spotlight after Aviva bruiser

Lost amid the furore over All Black indiscipline and the performances of both referee and TMO at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday was the latest damning evidence that players are all too often their own worst enemies.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2016

Camogie champions Kilkenny face Waterford in opening round

All-Ireland senior camogie champions Kilkenny will begin the defence of their title in 2017 against neighbours Waterford.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Evening briefing: EU finds Ireland's 2017 budget to be 'broadly compliant'. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Wed, 16 Nov, 2016

All Blacks pay tribute to Anthony Foley in Limerick

Limerick last night again proved a haunting destination for New Zealand rugby.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Black Lives Matter activists stage nationwide #shutdown protest

Black Lives Matter protesters lying on the road in England have brought traffic heading to Heathrow airport to a standstill.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Dan Carter glad Ronan O’Gara is on board

Dan Carter believes having Ronan O’Gara on board is invaluable as both he and Racing 92 prepare for their first European final.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Francis Saili can’t see Ireland beating All Blacks ‘any time soon’

“I cannot see the day coming any time soon”.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

Springbok starlet Marcell Coetzee signs three-year Ulster deal

Ulster have signed young Springbok back-row forward star Marcell Coetzee on a three-year deal, starting next season after the conclusion of the Super Rugby campaign where he will be representing the Sharks.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Coolavanny Wendy makes full use of draw to take Unraced Stake prize at Clonmel

Coolavanny Wendy, owned by Mark Lowther, caused a minor upset when winning the Red Mills and Track Supporters’ Club Open Unraced Stake on Saturday night at Clonmel.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Leinster big guns ready to fire

The youngsters and the dirt-trackers did their bit during the World Cup, but Leinster are gradually dusting off their Sunday best for the bigger business to come with Jonathan Sexton among those drafted in to the side for tomorrow’s outing in Italy.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Steve Hansen: Last-gasp Dublin win cemented our self-belief

Just to compound northern hemisphere misery after their quarter-final wipeout, New Zealand and South Africa pitched up in their backyard at Twickenham and showed them the level at which a Six Nations match in the rain can really be played.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

Meet the new Orange Is The New Black actress who has everyone talking

Orange Is The New Black gained millions of viewers on its return to Netflix this week, and the popular TV series has a new attraction who has sent Twitter into meltdown.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015

Hat-trick of titles for Toulon

TOULON 24 CLERMONT AUVERGNE 18: Be careful what you wish for.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

History captured on 1916-1922 newsreel

Ireland’s War of Independence captured on film will feature at Whyte’s auction of History and Literature in Dublin next Saturday (May 9) at 1pm.

Sat, 02 May, 2015

Derek McGrath: The Déise driver

The English teacher is bringing new challenges to the Waterford hurlers but is learning about himself as he goes. Be less sensitive. Be truer to himself. And get the balance right between instinct and structure. Ahead of the Allianz league final, Derek McGrath offers a fascinating window to the dressing room, writes Michael Moynihan

Sat, 02 May, 2015

Let’s hope extra exertions won’t hamper young gun Lex

The first prize on offer in the Laurels could be decided on Saturday night as the three remaining bitches in the stake have all been drawn in the same heat.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

As Leinster target ageing Toulon, Munster fire up new-look offence

The capture of Francis Saili could be the final piece in an exciting Munster backline for next season. The problem, ironically, could be in the tight five, writes Donal Lenihan.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

Carter set to be unveiled as Sexton’s Racing replacement

New Zealand legend Dan Carter is set to be unveiled as Jonathan Sexton’s replacement at Racing Metro this morning.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2014

MTV uses snapchat to announce VMA nominations

and Beyonce has topped the poll

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Online film archive yields up forgotten film of Cork’s Lusitania aftermath

An online archive of documentary film spanning more than a century is yielding up new glimpses into Irish history – including the rediscovery of film shot in Cobh, Co Cork of the aftermath of the 1915 Lusitania disaster.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2014

Jose slams Hammers’ style

Chelsea 0 West Ham 0

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Wish list: A gift box to delight the lovers of France

There’s something for everyone this week, from the budding writer to the Beatles lover to all the Francophiles out there.

Sun, 15 Dec, 2013

Outsider’s view doesn’t reveal whole picture

The Republic: The Fight for Irish Independence

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Gopperth sees no post-Jonny weakness

Jimmy Gopperth may never have made it as an All Black but that doesn’t make him a sub-standard out-half.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2013

Heartbreak for Ireland as fairytale finish fails to materialise

IRB JUNIOR WORLD CUP POOLS:

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

‘Time not right’ for Gibbes to step up

Jono Gibbes spoke yesterday about his ambitions to become a head coach one day — possibly at Leinster — but not before he furthers his education as an assistant to Matt O’Connor, who will replace Joe Schmidt as top dog in the province this summer.

Fri, 10 May, 2013

Bowe returns for Heineken quarter-final

After four months out with a knee injury, Ulster winger Tommy Bowe is poised to make his return, having been named in the match day squad to face Saracens in the Heineken Cup quarter-final at Twickenham tomorrow evening (6.30pm).

Fri, 05 Apr, 2013

Wish list: Deer blanket

Each week, Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting bits for your home.

Sun, 24 Feb, 2013

Irish climber McKeever killed by lightning on Mount Kilimanjaro

A well-known Irish climber has been killed in a freak tragedy while scaling Africa’s highest mountain.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2013

Black cats topple City at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland 1 Manchester City 0

Wed, 26 Dec, 2012

Jackson pulls the strings as Ulster maintain 100% record

Scarlets 12 Ulster 19

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012

Ulster leave it late in Italy as plucky Zebre pay the penalty

Zebre 25 Ulster 27

Mon, 19 Nov, 2012

Laulala back with a bang

Cardiff Blues 18 Munster 24

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Stadium names will be changed if price is right

It is almost 40 years since Johan Cryuff reacted to his transfer from Ajax to Barcelona for a record fee by remarking that he was “no longer a footballer, I am an industry.”

Fri, 02 Nov, 2012

Wish List: The Colour Check drawer

The Colour Check drawer set designed by Jens Frank for Ikea will come in handy with the kids back to school.

Sun, 09 Sep, 2012

Black Eyed Peas star has car robbed

will.i.am has had his car stolen.

Tue, 14 Aug, 2012

Galway and Derry take camogie titles

There was All-Ireland glory for Galway and Derry today, with the westerners claiming the minor ‘A’ title after a thrilling second-half comeback against Kilkenny.

Sat, 21 Apr, 2012

Afoa cited for tackle on Jones

Ulster’s star prop John Afoa might miss the province’s crucial Heineken Cup semi-final against Edinburgh after he was cited today for an alleged ‘tip tackle’ on Munster full back Felix Jones.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012