Despite talk of missions to Mars and a renewed interest in returning to the moon, nothing can match the awesome feat of that first lunar landing 50 years ago today, writes Dan Buckley.

Pace and shape of life may be two of the key indicators to how different species get by in the world according to a new study, writes Dan Buckley.

His comments follow those of Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty has called for Ms Smith and her two-year-old daughter to be brought home to Ireland.

Majella Moynihan told her story this week and joins the likes of Ann Lovett, Joanne Hayes, and Eileen Flynn as women who were failed by the State, writes Dan Buckley

Vienna takes the number one spot when it comes to ‘most livable city’, but why is that, ask Dan Buckley.

Oliver and John Reel lost over €200k on a development in the Costa Del Sol. It’s been a long journey but they’re helping others recoup their losses, writes Dan Buckley.

Brexit and the associated weakness of sterling are enticing more people to import cars from the UK, leading to a drop in car sales here, new figures show.

Seven members of An Garda Síochána have been recognised at an awards ceremony in Dublin for their courage in the line of duty.

A scheme proposed by an Irish MEP to help workers with terminal cancer is being considered by the European Parliament.

Pope Francis appeared to be unaware of the details of abuse suffered by many Irish victims at the hands of Catholic clerics, according to one of the survivors who met him in Dublin on Saturday.

The Children’s Medical Research Foundation based at Our Lady’s children’s hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, has has committed to funding research into tuberculosis, which kills a quarter of a million children each year.

Talks between Ryanair and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) — part of trade union Fórsa — adjourned last night at Dublin Airport without resolution but they are expected to resume some time next week.

Dr Susan Crawford has become an expert in movement skills to help her son and others who are debilitated by catatonia, says Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley Two Irish brothers are helping Irish and British investors in Spain get back sums to up €500,000, writes Dan Buckley.

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According to a new study, it may depend on where you live in Ireland.

Gardaí have arrested a man who reportedly terrorised commuters yesterday on a bus travelling from Cork City to Tralee, Co Kerry, writes Dan Buckley of the Irish Examiner.

School uniforms with up to 54" trouser waistlines are being sold as the growing epidemic of childhood obesity continues, writes Dan Buckley.

More than 60,000 Irish investors who lost millions in deposits paid on unbuilt Spanish property may get all or most of their money back.

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The late Danny la Rue would have been 90 today. Dan Buckley recalls a memorable encounter with the Cork-born entertainer.

Dan Buckley savours some father/son bonding time in the stunning Lake Garda

The current sizzler is likely to fizzle out towards the end of the week, according to Met Éireann.

The first World Cup event of the season looms large for Ireland’s senior rowers. World Cup One takes place in Belgrade, Serbia from May 5-7.

Playboy model and film star Jayne Mansfield was due to perform a cabaret act at the Mount Brandon Hotel in Tralee on April 23, 1967, but the all-powerful Catholic Church was having none of it, writes Dan Buckley

While there is a high degree of acceptance of journalistic privilege by the courts, Judge Peter Charleton has questioned whether it extends to sources with malicious motivations, writes Dan Buckley

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Wikileaks’ Julian Assange has vowed to defend the organisation against attack after his intervention in the US presidential election, writes Dan Buckley

The agony of the Berkeley tragedy lives on for survivors and victims’ families, says Dan Buckley

A winning black Jersey at last weekend’s Cork Summer Show reflected new trends in the dairy industry.

The Law Reform Commission is seeking out opinions on the law that deals with children contesting their parent or parents’ will, writes Dan Buckley

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

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US Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley had to give up his Irish passport to take up the role of a diplomat. But, as he recounts to Dan Buckley, that doesn’t make him feel any less Irish.

Jeremy Hutchinson is one of those people who changed the world they were born into. Dan Buckley on a sparkling career and a wonderful man still going strong at 100.

Jimmy Crowley’s book on the songs of Cork is the latest instalment in his longterm love affair with the culture of his hometown, writes Dan Buckley

Rotted wooden beams are the likely cause of the Berkeley balcony collapse that killed six students, a white man opened fire during a prayer meeting inside a historic black church in the US, New Rangers manager - Mark Warburton - has signed former Ireland Under 21 captain Rob Kiernan, and Simon Cowell is being honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts Award. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

When a child dies, you not only mourn their loss but also the future that was denied them, and even perhaps the best of you, writes Dan Buckley