Place: St Mullins

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‘I’d stay up all night to watch him hurl’: The Carlow hurler who wowed Christy Ring

The youngest in a family must expect ghosts, writes PM O'Sullivan. Moling Morrissey sits looking at a photograph of six brothers, lined up and arrayed in hurling jerseys. Pat… John… Eddie… Mick… Himself… Luke… Himself… The only one left.

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St Mullins’ biggest day sweeter because it’s Shamrocks

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St Mullins selector recovering in hospital after Carlow champions shock Cuala

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Question of Taste: Olivia O'Leary chooses her favourite poets, music and films

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Éamonn Kennedy: 'Hurling is the same game all over the country'

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Rowing: Kerry Head of the River back after seven years

Morning briefing: Cash for ash inquiry expected to be announced today. Catch up on all the headlines

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

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Michael Flatley’s mother laid to rest beside the ‘love of her life’

Michael Flatley’s mother was yesterday laid to rest beside her husband in the picturesque village of St Mullins in Co Carlow.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Michael Flatley’s mother laid to rest in Co. Carlow

The funeral of the mother of dancer Michael Flatley has taken place in Carlow today.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Tinkle of history at New Ross Piano Festival

THE history of the Norman conquest is threaded through the forthcoming New Ross Piano Festival. The Ros Tapestry shows how the Normans were invited by Dermot MacMurrough, whose daughter Aoife married Strongbow.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Byrne’s Barrow tow path concern

Actor Gabriel Byrne has added his voice to a campaign opposing the development of a hard surface on the grassy towpath along the River Barrow which has been used as an amenity for generations.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

Michael Flatley bids a final farewell to his ‘hero’ father

Lord of the dance Michael Flatley said a final goodbye to his “hero” father yesterday.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2015

SPECIAL REPORT: Irish property sales and prices achieved in 2014

More than 40,200 residential sales were recorded in 2014 — the highest level of property sales since the register was introduced in 2010, writes Seán McCárthaigh.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Flatley, Tóibín to mark Kennedy visit anniversary

Dancer and musician Michael Flatley, author Colm Tóibín, and tenor Michael Londra have been confirmed as part of Irish celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s visit.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2013

Asian clam threatens top salmon rivers

ONE of the world’s most dangerous invasive species is threatening to devastate top salmon rivers, experts have warned.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2010

Salmon rivers threatened by invasive Asian clams

One of the world’s most dangerous invasive species is threatening to devastate top salmon rivers, experts warned today.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Double shooting prompts calls for probe

OPPOSITION politicians have demanded an independent investigation into garda failure to have a trained negotiator at the scene of a murder where the killer turned the shotgun on himself hours later.

Mon, 05 Sep, 2005

Man dies after Carlow crash

A 47-year-old man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a ditch in Co Carlow last night.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2005