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<p>Paula McGovern of Wizard and Grace candles: 'A pink cupcake, a motivational quote on a screen, a female-led lunchtime panel, a LinkedIn post about inspiring women. Then the cake crumbs will be swept up and International Women’s Day will be packed away for another year.' File picture</p>

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Paula McGovern: Put down the cupcakes — women in business are still far from equal

International Women's Day in many workplaces is marked by celebration but little to challenge an entire business ecosystem that's designed for men, writes Paula McGovern

<p>Mary Robinson addressed an International Women’s Day event in front of Belfast City Hall. Picture: Rebecca Black/PA</p>

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Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally

<p>Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchú said Jacek Ozdoba’s "base, vulgar, and crude behaviour obstructed the orderly running of the meeting." File picture: Gareth Chaney</p>

politics

'Polish MEP snorted at me like a pig': Cynthia Ní Mhurchú makes complaint against Jacek Ozdoba

APTOPIX Vatican Pope

world

Vatican commission opposes ordination of women as deacons

APTOPIX US Open Tennis

other

Amanda Anisimova ends Naomi Osaka’s resurgence to book US Open final spot

APTOPIX US Open Tennis

other

Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final return

US Open Tennis

Amanda Anisimova finds redemption for Wimbledon whitewash by beating Iga Swiatek

Anisimova’s maiden grand slam final turned from a dream into a nightmare as she became the first women’s finalist at the All England Club for more than a century to fail to win a game

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

APTOPIX US Open Tennis

Coco Gauff tries to be positive after chastening US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka

Coco Gauff believes better times lie ahead despite a chastening loss to a resurgent Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the US Open.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

US Open Tennis

Coco Gauff through at the US Open with little fuss

The American dropped just four games in a 6-3 6-1 win over Magdalena Frech.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

US Open Tennis

Coco Gauff scrapes through to US Open second round

Gauff battled through more serving problems.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave

Government rebuked for delaying legislation for pregnancy loss leave

Sinn Féin senator Nicole Ryan condemned the push-back of her bill as she and other senators shared their experience of miscarriage

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Nine - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Aryna Sabalenka was ready to book tickets home before quarter-final comeback

Sabalenka was ready to book her ticket home after staring down the barrel of a major Wimbledon shock.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Nine - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Aryna Sabalenka avoids major shock with fightback win over Laura Siegemund

Sabalenka, the runaway world number one and a three-time grand slam champion, had not dropped a set on her way to the quarter-finals.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Six - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Wimbledon set for another new women’s winner after Barbora Krejcikova exit

Krejcikova had her blood pressure taken on court during a medical timeout in the deciding set of her 2-6 6-3 6-4 loss to 10th seed Emma Navarro.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Six - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Mirra Andreeva in a rush as 18-year-old reaches last 16 at Wimbledon

The 18-year-old cruised to a 6-1 6-3 victory under the Court One roof.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Wimbledon 2025 - Day Three - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Aryna Sabalenka the last top-five seed standing after shock Jasmine Paolini exit

The women’s draw was blown wide open on Tuesday when three leading players – French Open champion Coco Gauff, world number three Jessica Pegula and Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen – crashed out in a series of first-round shocks.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Taoiseach pledges to address remembrance for the women and children of Bessborough

Taoiseach pledges to address remembrance for the women and children of Bessborough

Micheál Martin said: 'Nothing can undo the wrong that has been done, but comfort can be brought to those of you who remember your brothers, sisters, family members'

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Inside Alcatraz Prison - Row of Bars and Cells

Cork crime: Men jailed for twice as long as women, court data over five years reveals

New analysis of Cork court data reveals stark differences in jail terms by gender, offence type, and addiction impact

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Terry Prone: I get Botox not to look younger but to continue looking like myself

S Terry Prone: I get Botox not to look younger but to continue looking like myself

Botox isn't about denying my age — it's a way of avoiding ending up like a balloon you find under the stairs a fortnight after the party

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Irish survivors to tell UN session why they want a ban on use of counselling notes in rape trials

Beyond Surviving founder Ciara Mangan and other Irish representatives will tell the meeting in Geneva that defence lawyers' use of a victim's clinical notes can cause 'significant harm and suffering'

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

French Open 2025 - Day Fourteen - Roland Garros

I’m proud to represent the Americans that look like me – Coco Gauff

Gauff beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win the French Open title.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Jennifer Horgan: RTÉ’s Housewife of the Year shows us what we still refuse to see

S Jennifer Horgan: RTÉ’s Housewife of the Year shows us what we still refuse to see

The RTÉ documentary Housewife of the Year shows how Irish society continues to exploit women’s unpaid labour under a new, economic dogma — and why it’s time to honour that work again

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day Sixteen

World Athletics approves cheek swabbing to determine athletes’ biological sex

The global body’s president Sebastian Coe said the decision taken by the World Athletics Council was further evidence his organisation would “doggedly” protect the female category

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Spain International Women's Day

In Pictures: International Women’s Day marked across the globe

Women around the world have been marking International Women’s Day. March 8 sees rallies and protests take place in major cities as women call for gender equality and reproductive rights, and an end to violence and abuse.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Afghanistan Women

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights protected amid bans

The Taliban have issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the UN condemns ongoing employment and education bans.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day Sixteen

World Athletics set to introduce cheek swab test for those in women’s category

The governing body’s president Sebastian Coe wants to ensure ‘a fair and level playing field in the female category’.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Madison Keys shocks Iga Swiatek to set up final clash with Aryna Sabalenka

Madison Keys shocks Iga Swiatek to set up final clash with Aryna Sabalenka

Keys set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into another Australian Open final

The world number one dropped her first set at Melbourne Park since the 2023 final against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova last time out but normal service was resumed in a 6-4 6-2 success.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka sets up Australian Open semi-final with good friend Paula Badosa

The two-time defending champion recovered from losing her first set of the tournament.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina’s ‘fighting spirit’ on show with win over Russian at Aus Open

The Ukrainian spoke of her added motivation while Madison Keys upset Elena Rybakina.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Senior Taliban official calls for end of ban on education for women and girls

Senior Taliban official calls for end of ban on education for women and girls

A senior Taliban figure has urged the group’s leader to scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls, saying there is no excuse for them.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina inspired by husband Gael Monfils as both claim Melbourne upsets

Svitolina staged a brilliant comeback to beat fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek dedicate Australian Open wins to Los Angeles

American Gauff wrote ‘Stay strong LA. Thank you firefighters’ on the camera lens after her 6-3 6-3 victory over Sofia Kenin, while Swiatek put ‘Sending my love to Malibu and LA’.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Jodie Foster

Golden Globe winners Jodie Foster and Demi Moore speak on wisdom of ageing

'I’m excited about what’s left of my life and who I become, the wisdom that I can bring to the table'

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

140 women and girls killed by partner or relative per day in 2023 – UN

140 women and girls killed by partner or relative per day in 2023 – UN

Globally, an intimate partner or family member was responsible for the deaths of approximately 51,100 women and girls during 2023

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Reading v Chelsea - Barclays Women's Super League - Select Car Leasing Stadium

Barclays agrees ‘record multi-year investment’ into top English women’s football

According to Barclays data, the league now attracts 3.2 million followers, with average attendance at matches up 283 per cent since the 2021-22 season.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Caesarean births and autism link

Maternity units help women identify sepsis risk after c-section

Research into how information is shared with new mothers has resulted in a reduction in infections in Cork, Clonmel, Tralee, and Waterford

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka triumphs to make second straight US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka triumphs to make second straight US Open final

The Belarussian, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last season, is the hot favourite to go one better this yea

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka edges even closer to third grand slam win at US Open

Aryna Sabalenka edges even closer to third grand slam win at US Open

The world number two proved to be too much for Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng to handle in a repeat of the Australian Open final in Melbourne.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

'Inadequate' HSE response to family's request for information about woman who died at CUMH

'Inadequate' HSE response to family's request for information about woman who died at CUMH

Solicitor says HSE should have provided a more comprehensive answer than generic apologies, a reference to large backlog, and a 'thank you for your patience’

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Inside the Nicu: the Cork neonatal unit caring for thousands of tiny patients

Inside the Nicu: the Cork neonatal unit caring for thousands of tiny patients

Parents and staff speak with Irish Examiner Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin during her visit to Cork University Maternity Hospital

Fri, 30 Aug, 2024

Coco Gauff vows to win US Open again after beginning her title defence in style

Coco Gauff vows to win US Open again after beginning her title defence in style

The home favourite dropped just two games in a 6-2 6-0 rout of Varvara Gracheva.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Previews - Tuesday June 25th

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend

Sabalenka was in action at the Miami Open when ex-NHL player Konstantin Koltsov died aged 42 what police described as an apparent suicide.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 15 - Athletics

Sarah Harte: Edna O’Brien has passed the baton on to other brave, brilliant women of Ireland

On the day Edna O'Brien was buried in Clare, four of our brightest and best stepped onto the track at the Stade de France and did Ireland proud at the highest level

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

State-funded HRT 'should include menopausal women under 40'

As Department of Health confirms it is costing a proposal to fund hormone replacement therapy, a menopause specialist highlights the many younger women affected

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Sarah Harte: Aged 21, I was traumatised by my arrest in the Middle East

Sarah Harte: Aged 21, I was traumatised by my arrest in the Middle East

Not wanting to minimise Tori Towey's nightmare, aspects of her experience have chimed with me. Because I too have run afoul of state/religious authorities in the Middle East

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

'I want to tear it all down', Natasha O'Brien tells national meeting about gender-based violence

'I want to tear it all down', Natasha O'Brien tells national meeting about gender-based violence

Chaired by Mary Lou McDonald, the Dublin meeting heard that sexism and misogyny have to be addressed from the ground up through education and training

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Wimbledon 2024 - Day Thirteen - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Barbora Krejcikova holds off Jasmine Paolini fightback to win Wimbledon title

Krejcikova kept the Venus Rosewater Dish in Czech hands.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

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Jennifer Horgan: I hate to say this but I hope my daughters will have small breasts

'I am a feminist, and yet I find myself wanting my daughters to have smaller chests to make their lives easier, to keep them safe'

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: There are no easy solutions to the scourge of homelessness

Letters to the Editor: There are no easy solutions to the scourge of homelessness

The deaths of two men in the Grand Canal focuses minds on the lives of those who end up homeless

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024