Person: Michael Power

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Documents reveal panic within HSE to buy ventilators at start of Covid pandemic

Two years on, the HSE has finally released documents detailing the fiasco around an Irish festival management company’s failed bid to source ventilators from China, writes Cianan Brennan

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Illegal fires distract the emergency services from their vital work

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Galway GAA chiefs braced for €1m shortfall due to Covid-19

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Permanent restraining orders can be issued against meat factory protestors, court hears

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Admiral’s heroic deeds make waves across the centuries

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Cronin’s late heroics power Bishopstown to impressive win

Tipperary Board still in the black despite huge expenditure

The Tipperary County GAA Board managed to stay in the black this year, despite spending almost €1.1m on team expenses as the Premier went all the way to All-Ireland senior and minor hurling glory and an historic senior football semi-final.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Business supplier MJ Flood profits rise to €8.3m

Pre-tax profits at office equipment and business technology firm MJ Flood increased 13.5% to €8.32m last year.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Friday morning briefing: Over 100 firms looking to move to Ireland after Brexit vote. Catch up on all the headlines

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

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

28 most efficient farmers are Origin Green finalists

Bord Bia has shortlisted the 28 most efficient farmer members of its Beef and Dairy Sustainability Assurance Schemes.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2016

Cork GAA round-up: Douglas and Erin's Own claim their berths in the semi-finals

Douglas left it late as Erin's Own saw off Blackrock.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2016

How Tipperary’s close circle of friends kept the flame burning

Easy enough to take for granted the loop Google and Twitter and Whatsapp and SkyGo keeps us in.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Tipperary GAA’s costs pass €1m but board remain in the black

The cost of preparing Tipperary teams has crashed through the €1m barrier for the first time in three years - but county board officials still managed to reveal a financial surplus for 2015.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

St Finbarr’s too classy and clinical for Bishopstown

St Finbarr’s 1-17 Bishopstown 0-10: Accuracy and class helped St Finbarr’s to a comprehensive win over Bishopstown in yesterday’s Cork SHC Round 3 clash at Pairc Ui Rinn.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015

Ex-garda assaulted and dragged to river by ‘enormous semi-naked’ man

A retired garda, who feared for his life when he was assaulted and dragged towards a river by an “enormous semi-naked” man, was yesterday awarded €80,000 compensation in the High Court.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Morrissey hosts Club All Star awards gala

The third annual Reardens Club All Star awards take place next Monday at 7.30pm, with 45 hurlers and 45 footballers in contention to be recognised for their excellence in the senior championships this season.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

Kilfeacle too strong for Mary’s as holders Douglas crash

Kilfeacle proved too strong for St. Mary’s in the Munster Junior Clubs Challenge Cup while Douglas lost their Martin O’Sullivan Cup crown.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Rangers up the ante to over-run 14-man ’Town

Cork SFC semi-final

Mon, 06 Oct, 2014

Sub McGlackin swings it Bishopstown’s way

Cork SHC

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Coillte manager denies work an ‘act of vandalism’

Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness has branded recent work by Coillte in Jenkinstown Wood, near Kilkenny city, as an "act of vandalism".

Thu, 15 May, 2014

Tipp’s cost-cutting and fundraising reap reward as county turns profit

Tipperary GAA officials slashed expenditure by over €1m in the last 12 months.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2013

Tigerish Town prevail in rip-roaring finish

Bishopstown 3-17 Carrigtwohill 4-12 (aet)

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Constitution is a salary-free zone

We have been repeatedly reminded that the 2008 financial meltdown has resulted in the worst economic crisis since the foundation of the state.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2013

Hannigan targeting Munster crown

Joe Hannigan was last night elected as Tipperary’s new football board chairman.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2012

Style and steel seal third title in five years for Sars

Sarsfields 1-15 Town 1-13

Mon, 08 Oct, 2012

Sars’ greater versatility and deeper bench proves crucial

This showpiece of Cork senior hurling struggled to come to life as a contest in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2012

Club hurling championships round-up

Sarsfields prevailed in a closely-fought Cork Club SHC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh this afternoon, beating Bishopstown 1-15 to 1-13 to take the title for the third time in five years.

Sun, 07 Oct, 2012

Gritty Bishopstown dig in

Bishopstown 1-11 Midleton 0-11

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Cronin the inspiration as ’Town sparkle

Douglas 1-14 Bishopstown 1-20

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Tech provider MJ Flood back in black with €2.95m profit

Business technology provider MJ Flood last year returned to profitability to record pre-tax profits of €2.95m.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2012

Midleton survive ’Town pressure

Midleton had to withstand a strong second-half Bishopstown fightback before narrowly winning this hard fought clash at Riverstown yesterday.

Mon, 28 May, 2012

Bishopstown’s battlers finally crack Nemo

It was a long time coming, but Bishopstown’s first Cork SFC win over Nemo Rangers on Saturday night was surely worth the wait.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Cuthbert upbeat as Bishopstown hold Nemo

It’s rare Nemo Rangers fail to win the first round of the Cork County SFC and rarer still they are limited to just three points from play.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

Déise blow as Mahony ruled out for season

Waterford hurlers suffered a massive pre-championship blow with the news Pauric Mahony has been ruled out for the entire campaign.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Creedon: Premier can still salvage season

Tipperary’s interim football manager Peter Creedon insists the county team’s season is far from over.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2012

Tipp minor boss Power rules out senior move

Tipperary yesterday began the search to find a replacement for John Evans who quit as senior football manager on Sunday.

Tue, 20 Mar, 2012

Man guilty of attack in taxi

A TAXI driver who was directed on a wild goose chase from Kinsale to Ballincollig ended up being assaulted by two men who tried to rob his takings.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2011

Rossas leave it late

THREE games and three replays were all Cork’s GAA scene had to show for itself for the weekend.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2011

Battling Killeagh back in business

AFTER crashing to a 16-point defeat in the opening round, Killeagh’s season has undergone a remarkable transformation after they fashioned an impressive success over Bishopstown in the second round of the Cork SHC in Caherlag last night.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2011

Forbes says Munster must end ‘surreal’ Saturday night final fixtures

THE Munster Council should assume complete control of its championship fixtures schedule to ensure the glamour provincial senior hurling final is not played again on a Saturday evening.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2011

Forbes not seeking office

MUNSTER Council PRO Jim Forbes has withdrawn from the race to be the province’s next treasurer in order to devote time to his role as chairman of the Central Region of Cork’s new under-age structure Coiste na nÓg.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Off-duty garda seriously injured by match revellers

AN off-duty garda was the victim of a serious assault at the hands of young men who were euphoric from drink having won a Gaelic football match.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010

Extension of treasurer tenures set to be discussed

MUNSTER COUNCIL chiefs aim to bring a motion to GAA Congress seeking for the term of treasurer in county boards and provincial councils to be extended to six years.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Case histories highlight adult literacy difficulties

THE problems confronting people with literacy difficulties were highlighted at the ploughing championships through the case histories of two men.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2008

O’Connors lead by example for Newtown

NEWTOWN can thank the O’Connor twins, Ben and Jerry, for their SHC win over Bishopstown at Mallow yesterday.

Mon, 05 May, 2008

Classy Carbery torment ’Town

CARBERY RANGERS handed out a drubbing to Bishopstown in the first round of the Evening Echo Cork SFC in Bandon last night.

Sat, 19 Apr, 2008

Criticism of decision to abandon open draw

THE decision to abandon the open draw in the senior football championship was slammed by former chairman Noel Walsh at last evening’s Munster Council convention at the West County Hotel in Ennis.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2008

Forbes and Power set for Munster Council posts

FORMER Cork chairman Jim Forbes and current Tipperary delegate Michael Power will be elected PRO and Treasurer, respectively, of the Munster Council at tomorrow night’s annual convention in Ennis.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2008

Off-duty firefighter saves man’s life on golf course

A FIREFIGHTER saved a 70-year-old man’s life after he suffered a heart attack on a golf course.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2007

Dad craves Harty glory for son after losing out in 1976

ONE man with more than a passing interest in tomorrow’s Dr Harty Cup final is Michael Power from Waterford, who hopes his son Stephen can succeed where he failed in 1976, when DLS Waterford lost to St Flannan’s in the final in Bansha, 2-9 to 3-4.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2007