Person: David O'Mahony

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<p> Every little company wants a piece of AI technology, because nobody wants to be left behind. But for all the billions being pumped into the technology, almost nobody is profiting.</p>

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David O'Mahony: History tells us betting on AI bubble is a bad idea

Future generations may wonder why we collectively jumped off a virtual bridge chasing digital tulips, writes David O'Mahony

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David O'Mahony: Gatekeepers for screen adaptations of books should leave the rest of us to enjoy them

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David O'Mahony: Audiobooks retain the nostalgia of having a story read to you

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David O'Mahony: A letter of intent for what needs to be said

Lecturer reading a book in the university library, looking exhausted and tired from studying. Sleeping on stacks of books.

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David O'Mahony: Embrace the messy nature of leaving books unfinished

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David O'Mahony: The romance of certain old bookshops

David O'Mahony: Zen and the art of writing

Why write simply for the love of it? Well, why do any sort of creative work if you don’t have a bit of love for it? Use it for yourself, first and foremost, writes David O'Mahony

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Return of 'The Red Book of Ossory' opens a new chapter in Kilkenny's rich history

The book, which goes on public display today in St Canice’s Cathedral, is not only a window into how the area was run 700 years ago but contains one of the first recipes for making aqua vitae, better known to us as whiskey

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Looking after a child with autism in Ireland is a constant fight for support

Why do parents and educators have to fight tooth-and-nail for the promised State services for their disabled children? It’s time for the HSE to be pressured into doing what it is claiming to do, writes David O'Mahony.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Carrie, 50 years on: Stephen King and the book that made him

Carrie was published in 1974, and soon became a huge success for the 26-year-old debut novelist

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

David O'Mahony: Be the inaction hero of your own story

"You can edit a bad book, but you can't edit a blank page. "That's probably the equivalent of "feel the fear and do it anyway" for a writer.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner wins Front Page of the Year at Irish Journalism Awards 2023

The Irish Examiner's tribute to the late Vicky Phelan picked up the award for Front Page of the Year at the Irish Journalism Awards on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Ron DeSantis' meddling in Florida's school curriculum 'a blatant abuse of history'

DeSantis may be behind Donald Trump in the polls now, but Florida's current governor is waiting for his chance if Trump’s legal battles somehow rule him out of a presidential run, writes David O'Mahony

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

David O'Mahony: More can be done to address wrongs of the past than simple rebranding

History is not always beautiful, and we can retain a brand name while also acknowledging, confronting, and, where realistic, taking responsibility for past actions

Sat, 27 May, 2023

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Artificial intelligence or active imagination with ChatGPT?

When a journalist and historian attempted to see if his own research would be sourced by AI, he was intrigued by some of the responses he got from a text-generating artificial chatbot

Mon, 01 May, 2023

David O'Mahony: Back when the Lee was Cork’s life blood

Back in the 19th century, the river was a thriving hive of trade, which bound Cork to the wider world through the water and shipping lanes. Maybe it's time to bring it back to good use. Water taxi anyone?

Sat, 15 Apr, 2023

David O'Mahony: ‘Eviction’ brings up other grim aspects of our history

Many Irish people have found relatives in the workhouse

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

Remembering Ireland's forgotten farming women

Men of Ireland, I challenge you to do one small thing to make sure the farm women of your ancestry are properly celebrated

Wed, 08 Mar, 2023

Six wins at Newsbrands Awards for Irish Examiner journalism

The Irish Examiner earned 10 nominations in the Newsbrands Ireland Journalism Awards last October, winning a total of six awards for 2021

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Irish Examiner scoops two awards at the 2019 Newsbrands Ireland Journalism Awards

The Irish Examiner has scooped two awards in the 2019 Newsbrands Ireland Journalism Awards.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

We are long overdue a merit system to honour our citizens

Today, the Irish Examiner publishes a special souvenir supplement marking 25 years of the Cork Person of the Year award, writes David O'Mahony.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2018

Another defeat for St. Mary's

Dolphin 32 St. Mary's College 14

Sat, 03 Nov, 2012

Wexford ease past Laois

Wexford 4-18 Laois 0-15

Sun, 01 Apr, 2012

Antrim safe after defeat of Laois

Antrim 2-18 Laois 2-16

Sun, 25 Mar, 2012

Ireland Club team to face England announced

The Ireland Club team to play England Counties in the Ulster Bank Club International at Anglesea Road on Friday evening has been named.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

Dolphin's Cronin to captain Ireland Club v Scotland

Dolphin’s Sam Cronin will captain the Ireland Club against the Scotland Club side in the AIB Club International in Donnybrook on Friday evening.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

O'Mahony names Irish clubs team to take on England

Coach David O'Mahony has selected players from 12 different clubs for the Ireland Club international against England Counties in Stourbridge on Friday night.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2010

Malone humbled by 10-try Dolphin

Dolphin 64 Malone 0

Sat, 01 Nov, 2008

St Mary's sink Dolphin's hopes of play-off place

St. Mary's College 19 Dolphin 11

Sun, 06 Apr, 2008

Dolphin keep grip on third after win

Dolphin 21 Lansdowne 5

Sat, 01 Dec, 2007

Ballina Stephenites win Connacht SFC club title

Ballina Stephenites (Mayo) 2-8 St Brigid's (Roscommon) 0-12

Sun, 25 Nov, 2007

Dolphin come out on top

Full-back David McKechnie’s brace of tries was not enough to prevent Greystones from losing on their return to Division One rugby.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2007

Wins for Con and Bohs

Cork Constitution reclaimed top spot in Division One as they ran four tries past Dolphin in a 27-18 derby win at Musgrave Park today.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2007

Coughlan sparkles as Dolphin retain stay in driving seat

THE good news for Munster and Ireland is that Paul O'Connell and Rob Henderson came through another club assignment safely.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2003

Body taken from Cork Harbour named

The body of the man who was pulled from the waters of Cork Harbour yesterday

Sun, 03 Jun, 2001