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<p>Michael Meaney looking at footage of himself on TV 30 years after he made world headlines in 1968 for spending 61 days buried alive. The new documentary includes archive footage and new interviews including with his daughter, Mary. Irish Examiner Archive: Richard Mills</p>

munster

Buried alive: TG4 to screen film about Mick Meaney's 61-day feat — and what happened next

Mick Meaney, from Ballyporeen in Tipperary, and later of Mitchelstown Co Cork, made global headlines in 1968 when he spent 61 days buried alive

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Gareth O'Callaghan: New York Irish keep their heads down this Thanksgiving due to ICE

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking during the Global Fund's eighth replenishment summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the G20 summit. Picture: Leon Neal/PA</p>

politics

Taoiseach in buoyant mood as Ireland joins G20 top table

How to create the perfect winter garden

home and gardens

How to create the winter garden of your dreams

Paul Hosford: Zohran Mamdani and Catherine Connolly both won by offering hope to voters

Hemlock Water-dropwort - Oenanthe crocata

home and gardens

Revealed: The deadly plants gardeners and foragers need to know about

Robert Sheehan: 'West Cork feels like a return to my real home'

Robert Sheehan: 'West Cork feels like a return to my real home'

As he stars in new fantasy film Red Sonja, Robert Sheehan tells Esther McCarthy why he's delighted to return to his Munster roots

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

U2 guitarist says 'I guess, you know, I’m a little tardy with the paper work,' having lived in Ireland since he was a one-year-old

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Von der Leyen dice que la respuesta de Israel a Hamás "mostrará que es una democracia"

S Billy Kelleher: Ursula von der Leyen does not speak for the EU on Israel and Iran

This is not the first time the European Commission president has exceeded her powers in relation to foreign policy — when it comes to Israel, she just can't help herself

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Peter Queally reacts 25/5/2025

Waterford boss Queally questions referee decisions in defeat to Cork

The Waterford manager wants a change in championship structures to allow more hurling in the summer months.

Sun, 25 May, 2025

'It is the Holy Grail': locals fear for tourism future as Skellig Michael stays shut

S 'It is the Holy Grail': locals fear for tourism future as Skellig Michael stays shut

Tourism operators and business owners across South Kerry warn of major losses as permit dispute delays Skellig Michael's visitor season into next month

Sat, 17 May, 2025

ieExplains: What is the difference between the Met Éireann weather warnings

ieExplains: What is the difference between the Met Éireann weather warnings

This is what Met Éireann has to say about the yellow, orange, and red weather warnings

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

€150m core funding increase is what universities 'have been crying out for'

€150m core funding increase is what universities 'have been crying out for'

Higher Education Minister Patrick O’Donovan said the budget addresses the core funding gap in higher education raised as part of the government’s own funding the future report

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Winter weather Dec 11th 2022

S Patrick Nugent's death at Bunratty Castle still shrouded in mystery 40 years on

As investigations into the death of Patrick Nugent resume, one wonders why it wasn’t done right the first time

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Turnover at Ikea rival Jysk jumps following competitive pricing

Turnover at Ikea rival Jysk jumps following competitive pricing

Jysk's turnover increased by 7.6% to €5.6bn in its most recent financial year, while the number of new customers also increased

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Cork diocese to sell historic bishop's palace to fund build of new pastoral centre

Cork diocese to sell historic bishop's palace to fund build of new pastoral centre

The proposed new Cork and Ross Pastoral Centre will bring all diocesan functions under one roof

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Sex trafficking support charity reports 30% spike in demand for services

Sex trafficking support charity reports 30% spike in demand for services

Some 108 people accessed Ruhama’s trauma and counselling service in 2023 for healing and recovery from sexual violence — a 31% rise on the previous year

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Multi-organisation alliance demands public sector child services

Multi-organisation alliance demands public sector child services

Together for Public is calling for all political parties to back a public system for both childcare and early childhood education to help families

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Gardaí believe international operation will bear evidence to charge gangland members

Gardaí believe international operation will bear evidence to charge gangland members

Gangs using encrypted phones 'panicking' after global takedown of 'Ghost' network

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Dail returns

Paul Hosford: As the Dáil returns, two topics dominate the agenda

While TDs have been away, the political agenda has been dominated by two things — the timing of the next general election and the bike shed

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence

Children who commit murder but turn 18 before sentencing will no longer face a life sentence

The High Court previously ruled that a child who commits murder but turns 18 before sentencing should not be subject to the mandatory life sentence for murder

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Dail returns

Mixed response to Health Minister's plan to extend free contraception scheme to 16-year-olds

Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that he is looking at extending the popular scheme, currently available to those aged 17 to 35, to a wider age range including those aged 16

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Gorey District Court Appearances

Four men appear in court in connection with €7m drugs haul

The four were charged with possession of a controlled drug under Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and possession of drugs for sale and supply under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Dail returns

Elaine Loughlin: Taoiseach yet to learn the value of actions in politics

Simon Harris has made some big promises, but the electorate will have to put their faith in him at the ballot box to find out if he can deliver

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Coronavirus - Tue Jan 26, 2021

Man charged with attempted abduction of boy in Dublin can be named, judge rules

Visak Rajesh Leela, 25, who is originally from India, was arrested following a party on Saturday and was refused bail on Wednesday

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Finance Minister rules out abolition of inheritance tax in upcoming budget

Finance Minister rules out abolition of inheritance tax in upcoming budget

Jack Chambers' comments come as a campaign is ongoing, led by former Dublin TD Alan Shatter, calling for the total abolition of the tax

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Missal in a church

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: One in four do not consider themselves as religious

'Rural' Ireland accounts for 33.4% of the country, according to the survey

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

EU Commissioner nomination

Irish Examiner view: McGrath's EU appointment is a mixed blessing for Fianna Fáil

It is, of course, a proud day for Mr McGrath himself, an achievement which underlines his ability and competence

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Hospital Stock

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: Majority of rural Ireland would favour assisted dying

These broadly liberal views come despite the poll also finding that a slight majority of people in rural Ireland consider themselves to be religious

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Harbor at the Coast of Dingle in Ireland

S Rural Ireland Thinks poll: New faces welcomed to rural areas scarred by decades of emigration

Perhaps in rural Ireland, there is a greater appreciation that people are the lifeblood of community and commercial life, irrespective of their origins

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: Immigration is not a deciding issue for rural voters

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: Immigration is not a deciding issue for rural voters

Despite immigration making headlines and dominating political discussion over the last year, only 42% of people say it will be a 'very influential' factor when voting

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: Health, housing, and the cost of living remain key voter concerns

Rural Ireland Thinks poll: Health, housing, and the cost of living remain key voter concerns

When people were asked about the factors most likely to influence their vote, the leading concerns were the cost of living and inflation, followed by the state of healthcare, the economy, and housing

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Irish citizenship

McEntee seeks approval for laws to ban wearing of face masks at protests

People wearing masks, such as balaclavas, have been seen at anti-migrant and far-right protests over the last year.

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Farming no longer the be-all and end-all of rural living

Irish Examiner view: Farming no longer the be-all and end-all of rural living

Rural Irish interests remain varied, and warrant a greater place in our political and media landscape

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

An Bord Pleanala appointments

Report detailing malpractice at An Bord Pleanála to undergo 'further investigation', delaying publication

A process whereby an external investigation is conducted on behalf of a state body and then subjected to further probes by the chair of the body in question is highly unusual

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Derelict home scheme payment delays driving builders away

Derelict home scheme payment delays driving builders away

They have also asked council officials to add more personnel to the team in County Hall which deals with applications to speed up their processing

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Tis the season for elections

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Tis the season for elections

Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin reviews the last week and reads the runes

Listen | Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Ireland's first 'end of life' suite to be opened in Midlands prison

Ireland's first 'end of life' suite to be opened in Midlands prison

The facility will provide terminally ill prisoners who are not in hospice, hospital, or family care a dignified alternative to dying in a cell on a prison landing

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Childhood problems - Child abuse

S Gareth O'Callaghan: Our schools were never a haven, but instead a living hell

Schools were never havens. For all those victims of child abuse they were the closest thing to a living hell imaginable

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Outgoing CEO of Cork hospitals group to take up new role with NHS in Cardiff

Outgoing CEO of Cork hospitals group to take up new role with NHS in Cardiff

Having become Cork University Hospitals Group CEO in 2022, David Donegan is moving to a role with the Velindre University NHS Trust

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Woman thinking with man in the background

Health staff's language 'can worsen pregnancy loss grief', study finds

An estimated 14,000 women experience miscarriage in Ireland every year

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Cabinet meeting

Paul Hosford: why childcare is the new political battleground

With the issue of childcare joining the litany of election-focused crises, could the ability to gain quick favour be behind its focus?

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Councillors demand tougher approach to tackle ‘no-go areas’ in Cork City

Councillors demand tougher approach to tackle ‘no-go areas’ in Cork City

MacCurtain St, which underwent a multi-million euro revamp last year, and Mary Elmes Bridge are some of the worst affected by the antisocial behaviour, according to councillors

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Fine Gael pledges to 'put money back in pockets' in upcoming budget

Fine Gael pledges to 'put money back in pockets' in upcoming budget

Working families can expect a number of measures targeting them, with the promise of cutting the cost of raising a family through reduced taxes, assistance with the cost of school and college, and helping with bill

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane

Judge says court case shows 'a failing in the system' amid concerns for man’s mental health

Referring to a case before him at Mallow District Court yesterday, Judge Colm Roberts said: Prison is not where this man should be

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Role of pharmacies

Extending access to palliative care among key strategies to increase patient support

Ensuring people have equal access to palliative care across the country is among 25 key changes in a strategy to support patients and their families.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Major downsides to Ireland's €13bn Apple tax windfall

The damage has been done to Ireland’s international reputation as an attractive destination for large multinational companies

Wed, 11 Sep, 2024

Kitchen and Great Room in Apartment with painted accent wall, Pennsylvania, USA,

Paul Hosford: How do we spend the €13bn Apple tax windfall?

Between EU rules and political realities, the government must think carefully about how to spend the cash it found down the back of the sofa

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Alo Yoga enters Irish market, with plans lodged for Grafton Street outlet

Alo Yoga enters Irish market, with plans lodged for Grafton Street outlet

The Los Angeles-headquartered Alo is an acronym for air, land and ocean, and is often worn by celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Katie Holmes, Hailey Bieber, and Kendall Jenner

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Government shortlisted for procurement awards just one week after Dáil bike shelter revelation

Government shortlisted for procurement awards just one week after Dáil bike shelter revelation

The Office of Government Procurement was nominated for awards in innovation in technology, procurement team of the year, and best green procurement project

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024