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Irish Examiner view: Colm Horkan - Society speaks with one voice

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‘You’ll never walk alone, Colm’: Garda laid to rest before his time

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Colm Horkan funeral: He ‘never let any of his family or friends walk alone’

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Colm Horkan funeral: A thin blue line, bowed by grief but unbroken, links the nation

Sportsman, guard, music lover: Who was Detective Garda Colm Horkan?

Detective Garda Colm Horkan was a music-loving sports fan who had a wide circle of friends in Mayo where he lived and Roscommon where he worked.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

New mayor of Cork: ‘We can reignite economy’

The new Lord Mayor of Cork has pledged to help reignite the city's economy as the country emerges from lockdown.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Letters to the Editor: Bowyer, Elvis, The Beatles, and that night in Ennis

"I once had the pleasure of meeting Brendan Bowyer. On February 14, 1999, he, Eileen Reid, and Brendan O’Brien played a memorable night of nostalgia at the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co Clare, backed by The Showband Show."

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Bishopstown selector Kevin Driscoll on living with cystic fibrosis: ‘There was a period where I didn’t really like going to matches’

"I began to lose control of the car. I managed to half park in out of the way. I was coughing up blood. I tried to get out of my car and ring Maria, my wife. I got the phone in my hand and that’s the last thing I remember."

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Louis Walsh leads tributes to 'one of the greats', showband legend Brendan Bowyer

Brendan Bowyer was “one of the greats”, according to Louis Walsh, in one of many tributes that poured in for the man once dubbed Ireland’s Elvis.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Gardaí go 'out of their way' to make 90-year-old's birthday 'extra special'

'I was inside cutting the cake and next thing the garda car pulled up. I nearly died because I thought we were in trouble for arranging the gathering.'

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Dara Ó Cinnéide: Páidí was both a man of his time - and before his time

Páidí Ó Sé would have been 65 years of age today. It’s difficult to imagine and, for those of us who still feel his presence is as real as his absence, it’s difficult to process as well.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

School Daze with Daithí O'Sé: 'They tried to dupe me!'

My most vivid memory of primary school is my first day. I remember my mother brought me to school. I didn’t know what this craic was about at all. She took me to the shop across the road and bought me a packet of Juicy Fruits and all of a sudden I turned around and my mother was gone. They tried to dupe me!

Sun, 10 May, 2020

Kerry's sporting sisters: 'She also had 10 All-Ireland medals and five All Stars. I just spent my time trying to run after her'

With 20 All-Ireland medals and 10 All-Stars between them, it’s hard to find a more successful footballing family that the Lawlors from Ardfert, Co Kerry.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2020

GAA turning negatives into positives with online coaching

At a time when sporting events worldwide are either being cancelled or postponed, a department within the GAA is moving in the opposite direction.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Mum of disabled teen: ‘Give family carers priority for tests’

Tracy McGinnis with her son Brendan Bjorn, who is profoundly disabled and has complex medical needs. Tracy, who is solely responsible for caring for Brendan, is pleading with the Government to designate family carers as a ‘priority testing group’ for Covid-19.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

McGrath unfazed by Tipp’s mixed league campaign

There is no cause for alarm in Tipperary’s mixed Allianz league campaign thus far, says Shane McGrath.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Tributes paid following passing of 105-year-old Joe Kavanagh

Tributes have been paid following the death of Joe Kavanagh, one of the oldest people in Ireland, aged 105.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Cork staple Finbarr Cahill's Menswear to close city centre store

One of the best-known family-owned shops in Cork city is to close its city centre outlet after 40-years in business, citing the challenge from online shopping and access issues.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

St Brendans’ final triumph foils Tralee clean sweep

St Brendan’s College got some compensation for their senior side’s loss in the Corn Uí Mhuirí decider last Saturday by defeating Tralee CBS in Wednesday’s Frewen Cup final at Austin Stack Park.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2020

Hayes heroics end Tralee famine

To think there was once a time when Conor Hayes was unable to make this Tralee CBS team.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Hat-trick hero Conor Hayes inspires Tralee CBS to Corn Uí Mhuirí glory

Playing into the teeth of a gale in the second period, Tralee CBS looked in right trouble of suffering a third Corn Uí Mhuirí final defeat in four years

Sat, 22 Feb, 2020

Three players to watch in the Corn Uí Mhuirí final

Eoghan Cormican picks out three players to watch in Saturday's Corn Uí Mhuirí final between St Brendan’s and Tralee CBS.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Ó Riordain, Kelly and Nash among the early frontrunners as Brendan Howlin resigns as Labour leader

In a move that was not unexpected, Mr Howlin said that he would be instigating a leadership contest with immediate effect.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Tipp prove hurling still a country for old men

Once more, Tipperary appear to be the oldest Liam MacCarthy Cup panel around but age clearly didn’t debilitate them last season.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

Goliath clinical enough to send Borris-Ileigh home on their shields

There may be more vivid incarnations of optimism than a ticket tout prowling Gill’s Corner and environs for spare tickets ahead of the All-Ireland club final, but none come immediately to mind.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2020

Borris-Ileigh's Conor Kenny: ‘I’m just hoping the day doesn’t get better of us’

Conor Kenny can recall the new manager’s first encounter with Borris-Ileigh.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

O’Grady rescues St Brendan’s at the death as Flannan’s almost cause shock

St Brendan's College Killarney staged a dramatic second-half comeback with this last-ditch Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final win over St Flannan's in Ballyagran.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Eight talents who have caught the eye during Corn Uí Mhuirí

With the Corn Uí Mhuirí now at quarter-final stage, Denis Hurley runs the rule over eight talents who have impressed in the campaign.

Tue, 14 Jan, 2020

Storm Brendan: Thousands without power in Kerry

Thousands of people were left without power in Kerry, the first county to be hit by the storm called after its native saint, Brendan on Monday morning.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Veteran TD Brendan Ryan to stand down from Labour ticket

Veteran Labour TD Brendan Ryan has decided to stand down from the party's General Election ticket in Dublin Fingal, to allow his parliamentary assistant Duncan Smith to stand in his place.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020

Anthony Daly: Club magic the perfect antidote to wash away January blues

When Brendan Maher nailed the late free which pushed Borris-Ileigh three points ahead yesterday, his hurley split from the bas upon the moment of impact, the loose shaft of ash clearly flying off into the late winter dusk.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

‘Brendan one of the greatest that I’ve ever seen’

Borris-Ileigh manager Johnny Kelly hailed the character of his young team as they overcame their nerves to see off St Thomas’ in style.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2020

Breakups, births, and scandal in 2019: The year in celeb news

The weird and wonderful world of showbiz did not disappoint when it came to some of the global celebrity stories that made the headlines in 2019.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

Reeling in the years: Nine celebs share the moments of 2019 that made them

Our favourite celebrities on the moments that made 2019 for them

Sun, 22 Dec, 2019

'Huge personal honour' as Shane Lowry named AGW's Golfer of the Year

The Open champion topped the poll to claim the Golf Writers Trophy for 2019.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

Shane Lowry dedicates Sportsperson of the Year award to Clara GAA stalwart who died aged 42

Lowry, who was presented with the award by his father Brendan, dedicated the honour to Clara GAA stalwart John Buckley, whose His funeral takes place tomorrow.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019

Presentation Milltown create history with first Dunloe Cup

Presentation Milltown produced a stunning performance to get the better of a fancied St Brendan’s, Killarney, in the Dunloe Cup final to claim their first ‘A’ Schools title in the Kingdom.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - What if this is the greatest confidence trick ever?

Welcome to the new reality. How long it’ll last is anybody’s guess.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

Journey to dreamland tinged with sadness for Borris-Ileigh

Borris-Ileigh and Tipperary hurler Dan McCormack has hailed the incredible bond that has seen the club claim a surprise county and provincial double.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - The world has massive chip on its shoulder about us

It was all over social media; hashtag LiVARpool. You’ve got to laugh, really. It was a push, wasn’t it? My eyesight isn’t giving way just yet, surely.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

Anthony Daly: Brilliant Borris have swagger inspired by history and heritage

With 30 seconds remaining yesterday, as Borris-Ileigh were desperately trying to stay ahead, and Ballygunner were frantically trying to find a way to stay alive, Dan McCormack lost his hurley as he battled for possession in front of the seated stand in Páirc Uí Rinn.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019