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<p>'This is no standard Marquee gig. It’s Roy Keane’s homecoming, and when Keano tells you to be in your seat by 8pm, you’d better be in your seat.' Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

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Keano's Live at the Marquee event is met with thunderous applause

Roy Keane's chat with Roddy Doyle touches on all aspects of his life — from his Cork roots to his infamous Saipan clash with Mick McCarthy

<p>Roddy Doyle: 'Paula is the same age as myself, so there’s that affinity. I know her well at this stage and her geography is very close to mine.' File picture: Getty</p>

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Author interview: Roddy Doyle on the unexpected side-effect of working with Roy Keane

<p>Omagh bomb campaigners Michael Gallagher, left, and Stanley McCombe at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, where chairman Andrew Turnbull is convening the first public hearing into the Omagh bomb attack. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Families deserve resolution in Omagh inquiry

Rising Cork star and UK comedy legend cast as Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in Saipan film

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Rising Cork star and UK comedy legend cast as Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in Saipan film

General Election campaign 2024

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Irish Examiner view: British voters will take their chance for revenge

Bertie Ahern stood ready to intervene in Saipan controversy at urging of Tommie Gorman

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Bertie Ahern stood ready to intervene in Saipan controversy at urging of Tommie Gorman

England v Wales - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium

S Colin Sheridan: The Colossus of Roy Keane will keep doing his own thing

That superstar Roy Keane has remained relevant so long after his display in Turin is nothing short of remarkable, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Scott Law court case

Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told

The former Manchester United captain, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was allegedly headbutted through doors at the Emirates Stadium last September

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Munster Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

Irish Examiner view: Deaths remind us of our own mortality

From the perpetual grief of death in Gaza to the tragedies visited upon families closer to home, each loss reminds us of the tenuous grasp we have on dear life

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Emirates FA Cup - Fourth Round - The Hawthorns

Man charged with common assault over Roy Keane headbutt allegations

The charge relates to an incident at Emirates Stadium on September 3 last year, following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: Trying to dig deep with Foley is much like hitting rock

S Elaine Loughlin: Trying to dig deep with Foley is much like hitting rock

Education Minister Norma Foley remains somewhat of an unknown entity to the wider public, who have little sense of the person behind the ministry

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

'A wonderful act of kindness' — Roy Keane donates €30k car to Marymount fundraiser

'A wonderful act of kindness' — Roy Keane donates €30k car to Marymount fundraiser

The car raffle fundraiser runs until Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

Running kitchen water tap

Irish Examiner view: Clean water is a right, but it is not free

last year, 191,000 people faced water restrictions, or were obliged to boil the water that came from their taps

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Tommy Tiernan: 'I’m already hosting the Late Late Show, under a different name'

S Tommy Tiernan: 'I’m already hosting the Late Late Show, under a different name'

'The Tommy Tiernan Show that is something I’ve built myself, that follows my own inclination, that follows my own curiosity and my desire to entertain, so it wouldn’t make a fierce amount of sense to kind of do the Late Late as it is'

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

S Mick Clifford: Did Roy Keane boycott the wrong World Cup?

Should Roy have gone to the World Cup? Which one, says you. The past reared up from the grave during the week with a screening of a programme on Saipan.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Roy Keane helps Cork-based Irish Guide Dogs launch new fundraising campaign

Roy Keane helps Cork-based Irish Guide Dogs launch new fundraising campaign

At the launch event, the former Manchester United captain offered his support, and got to meet a puppy in training named Gordon, and a retired guide dog named Rory

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Cork doctor tells of a 'Christmas miracle' facilitated by a visit from Roy Keane

Cork doctor tells of a 'Christmas miracle' facilitated by a visit from Roy Keane

'I hope Roy Keane knows the huge impact he has had on so many lives. I'm sure this is just one example'

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Fota announces names of cheetah cubs born this year - and two are named after famous Cork sports stars

Fota announces names of cheetah cubs born this year - and two are named after famous Cork sports stars

One of the cubs is named after Olympic track medallist, Sonia O’Sullivan, while another shares their name with Roy Keane

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: Up on a cliff with Siobhan McSweeney — and Glow Up Ireland makeup skills

Thursday TV Tips: Up on a cliff with Siobhan McSweeney — and Glow Up Ireland makeup skills

Plus, Roy Keane in studio to analyse the England v Hungary game

Thu, 02 Sep, 2021

Big softie Roy Keane helps kids cool off on trip to Youghal beach

Big softie Roy Keane helps kids cool off on trip to Youghal beach

Former football great buys ice-creams for kids on visit to the seaside

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021

Roy Keane visit to Cork school puts ‘icing on Christmas cake’

Roy Keane visit to Cork school puts ‘icing on Christmas cake’

The surprise topped off a festive week on a high note for both staff and pupils.

Sun, 20 Dec, 2020

Azerbaijan link a sign of the times for Roy Keane

Azerbaijan link a sign of the times for Roy Keane

It's nine years since Roy Keane last managed a side.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Tadhg Coakley: Getting the right result from Covid dreaming

Tadhg Coakley: Getting the right result from Covid dreaming

I settle into the sofa — it’s very comfy. On three sides I’m surrounded by rows of locally brewed craft beers, perfectly chilled, attractively backlit inside tall refrigerated units. They give a calming, fluid glow. In front me is a large top-of-the-range TV screen, about the size of one of the goals in Wembley Stadium.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Kieran Shannon: Jurgen Klopp and the growth mindset

Kieran Shannon: Jurgen Klopp and the growth mindset

On the eve of this season, Liverpool, for the first time during Jurgen Klopp’s time at Anfield, hired a dedicated sport psychologist, Lee Richardson.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Stick or twist: Should Liverpool consider breaking up the Mane-Salah-Firmino front three?

Stick or twist: Should Liverpool consider breaking up the Mane-Salah-Firmino front three?

It’s hard to imagine a time when Anfield will be a more attractive proposition for the world’s best players — but that may mean breaking up Liverpool’s magic front three, says Chris Hatherall.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Michael Kennedy, the London lawyer who represented Irish footballers, dies

Michael Kennedy, the London lawyer who represented Irish footballers, dies

Michael Kennedy, whose parents came from Ireland, was best known for his association with Roy Keane.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Larry Ryan: Business as usual as Arsenal serve up the Premier League's secret sauce

Larry Ryan: Business as usual as Arsenal serve up the Premier League's secret sauce

It is incalculable, at this stage, how much we are all indebted to the Arsenal.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Niall Quinn pays fond personal tribute to Tony Dunne

Niall Quinn pays fond personal tribute to Tony Dunne

Niall Quinn has paid tribute to Manchester United and Ireland legend Tony Dunne, who died at the age of 78 yesterday.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Thursday's TV Highlights: David Brophy's new choir and a classic Ireland v Holland game

Thursday's TV Highlights: David Brophy's new choir and a classic Ireland v Holland game

David Brophy's new choir and a classic Ireland v Holland game feature among today's top tips.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

B-Side the Leeside: The Fatima Mansions and the story of 'Viva Dead Ponies'

B-Side the Leeside: The Fatima Mansions and the story of 'Viva Dead Ponies'

Ed Power speaks with songwriter Cathal Coughlan, best known to some for his part in Microdisney, and to others in the harder-edged band he formed afterwards.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

Kodaline will be in the studio, performing their new single, and a special version of High Hopes.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Cian Lynch Q&A: 'It is nice to do something spontaneous and different that sets your identity in stone'

Cian Lynch Q&A: 'It is nice to do something spontaneous and different that sets your identity in stone'

Questions and Answers with Cian Lynch Limerick Hurler

Mon, 04 May, 2020

‘Nonsense’ to ask players to bail out billionaire owners, says Roy Keane

‘Nonsense’ to ask players to bail out billionaire owners, says Roy Keane

"The way I look at it now, particularly after the way I left Manchester United, I wouldn't take a pay cut from anybody if I was at one of the bigger clubs."

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Larry Ryan: George Hamilton still giving words a life of their own

Larry Ryan: George Hamilton still giving words a life of their own

You need an excuse to pester George Hamilton, there’s usually an anniversary due. We’re approaching high season, writes Larry Ryan

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Alan Cadogan Q&A: 'I’d love a superpower that could kill this virus'

Alan Cadogan Q&A: 'I’d love a superpower that could kill this virus'

"Go after what you want. Don’t be afraid to take risks," says Cork hurler, Alan Cadogan.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Brendan O'Brien: A low-key coronation but Stephen Kenny has plans to excite

Brendan O'Brien: A low-key coronation but Stephen Kenny has plans to excite

MAYBE it was appropriate given how the world itself has been turned upside down that Stephen Kenny’s ‘unveiling’ as Republic of Ireland manager earlier this week was done in the sort of furtive fashion more akin to a sacking.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Boxer Keane would have taken Vieira, says Silvestre

Boxer Keane would have taken Vieira, says Silvestre

Manchester United’s boxing training would have given Roy Keane the edge had Patrick Vieira taken Roy up on his offer ‘outside’, says Mikael Silvestre.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

The unmasking of Roy Keane

The unmasking of Roy Keane

Billy Stickland is the man behind the picture of the man behind the mask, the award-winning photographer who — with a little help from Denis Irwin — persuaded Roy Keane to pose for one of the most striking portraits of his career.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Cork City's Daire O’Connor and the new meaning of playing at home

Cork City's Daire O’Connor and the new meaning of playing at home

Whisper it, but Cork City played Ross County behind closed doors the other night.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Rugby Union - Forrester Mini Tournament - Craigmount HS

Irish Examiner View: The confidence to be healthy - Encouragement is the best elixir

There are few books as predictable as the ghost-written autobiography of a sportsperson.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

The Shape I'm In: Rugby player, Jack Carthy

The Shape I'm In: Rugby player, Jack Carthy

Connacht rugby player Jack Carty: "We’re trying to keep morale high."

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

Liam Mackey: The first time I met Keano

Liam Mackey: The first time I met Keano

In the first of a series of excursions into his football reporting past, Liam Mackey revisits a couple of memorable early encounters with Roy Keane. I might be a Dubliner through and through but I was never happier to play the Cork card — for which I claim entitlement under the parentage rule — than the first time I met Keano. It was in the weeks leading up to the 1991 FA Cup final — in which Not

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

The day Mick McCarthy dived in at the deep end

The day Mick McCarthy dived in at the deep end

A 2-0 defeat, a missed Steve Staunton penalty and a red card for Roy Keane: Mick McCarthy's rocky first game as Ireland manager, on this day 24 years ago, revisited by Liam Mackey

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

A penthouse for the super-prime market

A penthouse for the super-prime market

A top floor three-bed apartment in the sharply angular Lancaster Gate scheme has intriguing aspects.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2020

Cork's Shakey Bridge returns as last restored section installed

Cork's Shakey Bridge returns as last restored section installed

In a time of self-isolation, the installation of the final restored section of Cork's landmark Daly's bridge took on an added significance today.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - Unwelcome rare failure made win unnaturally vital

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - Unwelcome rare failure made win unnaturally vital

I can’t be the only quivering wreck around here, writes Steven Kelly.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Cobh's small town bistro with global clientele

Cobh's small town bistro with global clientele

Gilbert’s in Cobh central location puts it in prime position to capitalise on the growing cruise liner trade, reports Catherine Shanahan

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Niall Quinn: I wouldn’t discount Roy Keane coming back to the FAI

Niall Quinn: I wouldn’t discount Roy Keane coming back to the FAI

New FAI deputy chief executive Niall Quinn has refused to dismiss the prospect of Roy Keane returning to work for the organisation.

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020

Ask Audrey: Why aren't William and Kate coming to Cork?

Ask Audrey: Why aren't William and Kate coming to Cork?

Posh Cork's agony aunt: sorting out Cork people for ages.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Roy O’Donovan: ‘There is something about being from Cork, forging your own path’

Roy O’Donovan: ‘There is something about being from Cork, forging your own path’

NEWCASTLE in New South Wales is a coastal, coal city a few hours north of Sydney.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020