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<p> Staff members Sinéad, Emily, Hannah, and Aisling in the IRD Duhallow Community Food Services cafe in Newmarket, North Cork. Having started out providing meals to just eight people in Boherbue, it now provides 850,000 meals a year, including to schools. See link at foot of this article. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Meals on Wheels should provide school lunches as suppliers withdraw from scheme - TD

Cork South West TD Michael Collins said: 'Meals on Wheels are already out on the road every single day, delivering to elderly people across rural Ireland. They are certified, professional, and up to the highest standards.

<p>A 2022 photo of Cork South-West TD Michael Collins welcoming patients on to the 100th Belfast or Blind Bus for their cataract procedures in Belfast. Picture: Neil Michael.</p>

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Fury as HSE cuts refunds to those going North for cataract operations

<p>The late Tommie Gorman delivered last year’s oration at Béal na Bláth to mark the 101st anniversary of the death of Michael Collins. Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

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Taoiseach set to address rise of the far right at annual Michael Collins oration

Souls, Shadows and Secrets: Revisiting Irish revolutionaries in Barry Monahan’s new play

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Souls, Shadows and Secrets: Revisiting Irish revolutionaries in Barry Monahan’s new play

Harris expects update 'very shortly' on claim HSE is halving reimbursement for cataract op

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Harris expects update 'very shortly' on claim HSE is halving reimbursement for cataract op

TDs raise concern over potential reimbursement cuts for cataract operations

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TDs raise concern over potential reimbursement cuts for cataract operations

Letters to the Editor: Returning asylum seekers to Britain

Letters to the Editor: Returning asylum seekers to Britain

One reader asks if we, as a people, are comfortable being in some ways complicit in Britain's plan for addressing the movement of asylum seekers

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Michael Collins' mislaid umbrella goes on display in West Cork museum

Michael Collins' mislaid umbrella goes on display in West Cork museum

War of Independence leader left the brolly in a Dublin pub that he used for clandestine meetings. More than a century on, the artifact is now on display in Collins' ancestral homeland

Thu, 02 May, 2024

Independent Ireland leader: Make prostitution legal and chemically castrate rapists

Independent Ireland leader: Make prostitution legal and chemically castrate rapists

Cork TD says the new party could win up to 15 Dáil seats at the next election and would have no objection to a coalition with Sinn Féin

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

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Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc: We should seek to find the 'disappeared' of the War of Independence

Efforts are being made to find the remains of 17 people 'disappeared' in the Troubles. But the political heirs of the War of Independence have done little to find 60 people disappeared in the revolutionary era

Sun, 18 Feb, 2024

Michael Fitzmaurice third TD to join new Independent Ireland party

Michael Fitzmaurice third TD to join new Independent Ireland party

Roscommon-Galway deputy added to ranks of rural-focused party which was formed last year

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Delay in transferring Cork ophthalmology services condemned as 'waste of money'

Delay in transferring Cork ophthalmology services condemned as 'waste of money'

Last weekend, 24 people travelled on a bus to Belfast from Cork to undergo surgery for cataracts

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

From France to Slievenamon and then Dublin Castle — the story of Ireland's tricolour flag

S From France to Slievenamon and then Dublin Castle — the story of Ireland's tricolour flag

Hike the mountains where Fionn MacCumhaill sat — and there's still a cairn that marks the entrance to the Celtic Underworld... apparently

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Denise O'Sullivan thanks the fans after the game 27/10/2023

S Michael Moynihan: Twelve icons of Christmas 2023 — Cork version

For the season that's in it, Michael Moynihan has gathered the 12 icons of Christmas in Cork that can rival its more inebriated relative the 12 pubs of Christmas.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Cork TD Michael Collins to lead new political party

Cork TD Michael Collins to lead new political party

Limerick County TD Richard O'Donoghue will serve as the general secretary of the new Independent Ireland party

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Irish sporting legends to unveil new statue of Michael Collins in Cork city centre

Irish sporting legends to unveil new statue of Michael Collins in Cork city centre

The near life-size statue of the Big Fella will be unveiled on the Grand Parade on October 20

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

Kathleen Behan, Mother Of Irish Play Writer Brendan Behan, Smoking In London On August 1959

Clodagh Finn: Mother of all the Behans spoke of her ‘Me Too’ moment

Kathleen Behan might be best known as “mother of all the Behans”, but she wore so many hats.

Sat, 19 Aug, 2023

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Simon Harris denies comment about 'a new social contract' is part of leadership bid

'Now is the time to build a new social contract — one which renews our promise as a Republic', Higher Education Minister tells Fine Gael Griffith/Collins commemoration in Glasnevin

Sun, 13 Aug, 2023

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Independent TD Michael Collins rules out joining Farmers Alliance

Michael Collins planning on forming a new grouping ahead of elections next year

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

'As an island nation, there is no excuse': Call for people to eat more fish

'As an island nation, there is no excuse': Call for people to eat more fish

University College Cork’s head of psychiatry Professor Ted Dinan has branded the low level of fish consumption in Ireland as 'crazy'

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Plaque honouring Michael Collins unveiled in London

Plaque honouring Michael Collins unveiled in London

Islington Council said the unveiling highlights the huge contributions of the local Irish community

Sat, 15 Jul, 2023

Collins' response to being called an organic farmer was 'hysterical', says Hackett

Collins' response to being called an organic farmer was 'hysterical', says Hackett

Biodiversity Minister Pippa Hackett's description of Michael Collins as an organic farmer saw the Independent TD demand an apology.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Collins can look for apology and retraction himself, says Ceann Comhairle

Collins can look for apology and retraction himself, says Ceann Comhairle

Cork South West TD Michael Collins demanded an apology and asked that Pippa Hackett correct the record of the Dáil after she commended him for being an organic farmer during a debate on land restoration

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: A new rural political party cannot be polarised

Elaine Loughlin: A new rural political party cannot be polarised

Trying to package rural Ireland into one neat little box will fail and deep down those vying to establish a rural party must know that.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

Mick Clifford: Greens the only honest party on climate

S Mick Clifford: Greens the only honest party on climate

The following is a political statement issued this week by the Rural Independent Group of TDs in the Dáil. The headline went: Government Secret Plot to Massacre Our Precious Cows.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Dáil suspended after Cork TD takes issue with being called an organic farmer

Dáil suspended after Cork TD takes issue with being called an organic farmer

Michael Collins accused Pippa Hackett of 'spreading mistruths' about him

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Mick Clifford: Mark their sins but acknowledge strengths of first post-Civil War government

Mick Clifford: Mark their sins but acknowledge strengths of first post-Civil War government

Conservative, insular, and often brutal, WT Cosgrave’s first government still merits positive reappraisal, writes Mick Clifford

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Politicians' expenses: 53 TDs claim over €50k each for travel and office costs

Politicians' expenses: 53 TDs claim over €50k each for travel and office costs

TDs can claim between €9,000 and €34,065 a year in travel and accommodation expenses.

Sun, 07 May, 2023

Clodagh Finn: Meet the woman who ran the Mansion House for decades

S Clodagh Finn: Meet the woman who ran the Mansion House for decades

When the lord mayor of Cork, Donal Ó Ceallacháin, called to the Mansion House in Dublin in 1921, Mary O’Sullivan turned him away. She didn’t like the look of him.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Pressure on Agriculture Minister as record number of unwanted dairy calves slaughtered

Pressure on Agriculture Minister as record number of unwanted dairy calves slaughtered

A record 4,556 calves were slaughtered in the week ending Sunday, March 5

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Mick Clifford: Cold-blooded Civil War mass murders reverberate around Kerry a century later

Mick Clifford: Cold-blooded Civil War mass murders reverberate around Kerry a century later

Mick Clifford tells the shameful story of the murder by Free State troops of five young men — and how a senior garda and a civil servant helped thwart the subsequent attempt to cover it up

Sun, 12 Mar, 2023

Civil War massacre in Ballyseedy marked the darkest day for a family at war

Civil War massacre in Ballyseedy marked the darkest day for a family at war

The involvement of relations on either side of the Ballyseedy atrocity 100 years ago next month has resonated down the decades for John O’Shea’s family, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 05 Mar, 2023

Environmental debate turns nasty as politicians ratchet up the ugly rhetoric

Environmental debate turns nasty as politicians ratchet up the ugly rhetoric

It comes as a senior EU Commission official expressed the Commission’s concern at Ireland’s “increasingly aggressive stance” against environmental defenders.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Nationwide events planned to mark 100 years since death of rebel leader Liam Lynch

Nationwide events planned to mark 100 years since death of rebel leader Liam Lynch

Committees dedicated to celebrating the life of General Liam Lynch are planning a wide programme of events, writes Sean O’Riordan

Mon, 20 Feb, 2023

Ambulance service in West Cork in danger of 'imminent collapse'

Ambulance service in West Cork in danger of 'imminent collapse'

Lack of ambulance cover putting lives in danger, TD tells Dáil

Thu, 26 Jan, 2023

Post Cabinet press conference

Coillte plan to sell thousands of acres to investment fund already a 'done deal'

Agriculture Minister McConalogue admitted such a deal 'would not be the preferred option', but said 'all levers must be pulled' to realise the scale of forest and tree planting needed

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Replacing lost acute mental health beds 'will prolong suffering', says GP

Replacing lost acute mental health beds 'will prolong suffering', says GP

The number of beds Bantry General Hospital’s mental health unit has fallen to 15, a loss of three beds at the facility.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2023

Irish Civil War: Free State takes over its second city after naval landings and the Battle for Cork

Irish Civil War: Free State takes over its second city after naval landings and the Battle for Cork

Having fought through Passage West and Rochestown, Emmet Dalton's troops met little resistance in Cork as the 'Irregulars' sabotaged train lines and printing presses before retreating

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

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Irish Civil War: Turbulent days in Cork and Kerry followed the killing of Michael Collins

The South West erupted in violence in the three and a half weeks after Michael Collins' assassination, writes Jack White

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Michael Collins' great-nephew to be made Supreme Court judge

Maurice Collins, from Clonakilty, Co Cork, has served on the Court of Appeal since 2019.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Centenarian recalls observing Nazi atrocities and her encounters with Kitty Kiernan

Centenarian recalls observing Nazi atrocities and her encounters with Kitty Kiernan

From having to observe the atrocities carried out by Nazi Germany during the Second World War to her dealings it has been a busy century for Doreen Keane.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Smart thinking behind proposal to erect a statue of Michael Collins

Irish Examiner view: Smart thinking behind proposal to erect a statue of Michael Collins

A century after his death, the plan to immortalise Collins with his trusty bicycle could hardly be more timely

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork

Councillors back plan to erect statue of Michael Collins in Cork

Backers of the project say it will not cost the city anything — but one councillor pointed out the city already has a notable monument to The Big Fellow

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Belfast or Blind: Stories from the life-changing cataracts bus

Belfast or Blind: Stories from the life-changing cataracts bus

“I was in a pretty bad way while I was on the waiting list, and then this bus service happened. I think it's brilliant," said patient Patrick Casey. But the happiness is mixed with a sense of anger and frustration among passengers...

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Clodagh Finn: Centenary of Irish scholar's death in Alps sadly overlooked

Clodagh Finn: Centenary of Irish scholar's death in Alps sadly overlooked

Dr Sophie Bryant campaigned for Irish university education and a firm place for women in it

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

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A Nation’s Grief: How the funeral of Michael Collins was reported

The streets of Dublin were 'thronged' like never before on the day of Michael Collins' funeral. Here is how the day was reported on in 1922.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Parties move on from past hatred

Irish Examiner view: Parties move on from past hatred

Has Ireland reached the point of 'grown-up politics'?

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Fergus Finlay: Collins was never my hero — but he had potential for greatness

Fergus Finlay: Collins was never my hero — but he had potential for greatness

Michael Collins was supremely well-organised and efficient in a lot of what he did. And he was ruthless, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

'He gave his life for the Irish nation' — How the country reacted to Michael Collins' death

'He gave his life for the Irish nation' — How the country reacted to Michael Collins' death

The nation was plunged into grief following the assassination of Michael Collins. Here, using original reporting from the Cork Examiner on August 24, 1922, we look at the reaction to the death of the Irish leader

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

Michael Collins was a young man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders — artist, Mick O'Dea

Michael Collins was a young man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders — artist, Mick O'Dea

The Big Fellow was only 31 when he was killed. This portrait was commissioned to commemorate the centenary of his death

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022