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Budget 2027: Cost of living, housing and transport top Cork residents’ wish lists
Budget 2027: Cost of living, housing and transport top Cork residents’ wish lists
Cork residents highlighted housing, transport, education and living costs while identifying areas where they believe Government spending could be reduced

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

'It is all going towards my rent': MTU students walk out on lectures in protest at cost of living
'It is all going towards my rent': MTU students walk out on lectures in protest at cost of living
'You’re looking at students spending anywhere from €14,000 a year to an excess of €16,000 a year to attend and survive in university'

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Andy Burnham visits US
Taoiseach rejects claims he is ‘sweeping’ community special school problems under carpet
The Taoiseach said the State needs to become more directly involved in special education as parents raise concerns about supports

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

World Leaders Gather For United Nations General Assembly
Donald Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran if deal not reached
The US president said he believes Tehran will agree a deal after November’s midterm elections but warned of further escalation

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

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Helen McEntee: I have always adhered to the legislation on whistleblowers
The former justice minister has come under increasing pressure in recent days following an RTÉ documentary about garda whistleblowers

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Going Dutch: Meet the Cork volunteer farmers growing their own 'gorgeous' organic vegetables
S Going Dutch: Meet the Cork volunteer farmers growing their own 'gorgeous' organic vegetables
Based on the ‘herenboeren’ model, farm allows people from all walks of life to grow their own, writes Niamh Griffin

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to UK
Ireland and Britain have ‘very significant obligations’ to Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin and Andy Burnham met in Manchester as they discussed the Good Friday Agreement, Ukraine, Gaza and Ireland-UK relations

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Chambers ‘doesn’t care’ what he is called by Fianna Fáil colleagues after 'Thatcher' jibe revealed
Chambers ‘doesn’t care’ what he is called by Fianna Fáil colleagues after 'Thatcher' jibe revealed
The Irish Examiner revealed frustrated colleagues referred to the public expenditure minister as 'Jack Thatcher' at the Fianna Fáil think-in earlier this month

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

The Replay: Jimmy Barry-Murphy joins Seánie McGrath to analyse the final round of hurling championship groups
S The Replay: Jimmy Barry-Murphy joins Seánie McGrath to analyse the final round of hurling championship groups
Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Eoghan Cormican join Seánie McGrath to discuss a hectic weekend on Leeside with the final round of the hurling championship groups

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned
Ireland is neutral and has 'better neighbours', says EU diplomatic chief as defence spending questioned
Defence minister Helen McEntee said Ireland’s defence budget will continue rising as EU ministers discuss security threats facing Europe

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final
S Watch and read: Four goal Glenflesk complete remarkable comeback to down Laune Rangers
Corner back Cian Lynch started an avalanche of goals in the 51st minute when he raced through the middle and finished to the net.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Dublin v Galway - AIG Super 11's Fenway Classic Semi-Final
Watch and read: Brilliant Ballyduff Upper canter to a fifth Waterford intermediate crown
Tireoghain Flynn and Mikey Kearney starred as the Western side moved a step closer towards a return to the senior ranks.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot
Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot
Kilcummin have a bit of work to do yet, but the prospect of a county semi will excite them.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Nepal Flash Floods
Chinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks help to ID and store the dead
Nepal and China continue arduous search and rescue operations in flood-hit Himalayas

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town
Killarney clean-up under way after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding overwhelms town
Homes, businesses and major roads were flooded after 30mm of rain fell in one hour, overwhelming drainage systems across the town

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Aftermath of devastating fllods in Nepal
Two Irish nationals named among hundreds missing after deadly Nepal floods
Risk of fresh flooding had forced rescue teams to withdraw as residents rushed up hills to escape possible river surge

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

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Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flash flood hits 389 amid aid scramble and fears lake will burst
Entire villages swept away after glacial collapse triggers flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Cork Prison death: Inquest hears that monitoring tech would not have saved Jamie Crowley
Cork Prison death: Inquest hears that monitoring tech would not have saved Jamie Crowley
Cork City Coroner’s Court heard that new monitoring systems are not a panacea

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

KPMG Women’s Irish Open Golf Championship - Day One
From 10k walks to 'quiet confidence' at Irish Open: Sara Byrne ready after difficult road back
After suffering a fractured elbow in January, the Cork golfer wondered if she would play professionally again but patience and persistence has paid off. She tees off at the K Club on Thursday for the Irish Open

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

My mother was 'trafficked': Daughter's search uncovers family link to Bessborough's missing children
My mother was 'trafficked': Daughter's search uncovers family link to Bessborough's missing children
Six years after her mother's death, Mary Donovan discovered she had twin siblings among the missing children of Bessborough

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Glen Rovers leave it late against Kanturk to avoid Cork Premier SHC elimination
S Watch and read: Glen Rovers leave it late against Kanturk to avoid Cork Premier SHC elimination
The Glen join Kanturk on two points, with a game against relegation-battling Fr O’Neills to come, while their opponents must regroup for a must-win game against Blackrock.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Daniel Kinahan court case
Watch: Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition from Dubai
On Sunday morning, the Government jet involved in the extradition of Daniel Kinahan from Dubai landed at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel on the outskirts of Dublin just after 6. 30pm.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Watch: Tour de Munster sets off
Watch: Tour de Munster sets off
Tour de Munster 2026 Sets Off on 600km Charity Cycle for Down Syndrome Ireland.Over 100 cyclists will travel through all six counties of Munster from August 6-9, raising vital funds for Down Syndrome Ireland's Munster branches.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Watch: Glen Hansard felt small venues were 'magical' 
Edel Curtin of Coughlans Bar reflects on her memories of Glen Hansard. Hansard played at the Douglas Street venue occasionally from 2016. 

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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Watch: The late Glen Hansard and late Christy Dignam sing at Apollo House
The late Glen Hansard and late Christy Dignam from Aslan sing Crazy World together at Apollo House on Poolbeg Street in Dublin on the 20th December 2016.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Watch: Firefighting operations continue on Slievenamon
Firefighting operations continue on Slievenamon following overnight monitoring with Fire and Rescue Service crews supported by the Air Corps.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Watch: 'No one's expecting us to win, and that the time to win it' - fans' All-Ireland predictions
Watch: 'No one's expecting us to win, and that the time to win it' - fans' All-Ireland predictions
Chani Anderson canvasses opinion from hopeful supporters around Croke Park on All-Ireland Sunday.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Watch: Temporary bridge installed at Maryborough Hill
Watch: Temporary bridge installed at Maryborough Hill
A temporary bridge was installed overnight on Friday, parallel to the existing Maryborough Hill bridge over the Cork to Ringaskiddy road, which will be demolished to make make for a new wider and longer bridge over the M28 motorway.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Watch: Emergency services tackle major Cork gorse fire
Watch: Emergency services tackle major Cork gorse fire
Cork City Fire Brigade tackle a gorse fire at Glen Park, Ballyvolane, Cork City on Tuesday afternoon as the hot and dry spell continues.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Watch: A selection of photos from the final mass at St Augustine’s Church
Watch: A selection of photos from the final mass at St Augustine’s Church
A final mass took place at St Augustine’s Church on Washington Street on Sunday morning, with the Cork community marking the end of an era for a place that has been at the heart of city life for generations.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool
Watch: Cúil Aodha water safety training at outdoor pool
Watch as the community of Cúil Aodha comes together at one of Ireland’s rare community-run outdoor swimming pools, where generations have learned to swim and local teenagers take part in vital water safety training.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Watch: Final Mass at St Augustine’s Church
Watch: Final Mass at St Augustine’s Church
The Cork community gathered for one final Mass at St Augustine’s Church on Washington Street on Sunday morning, sharing memories and marking the end of an era for a place that has been at the heart of city life for generations.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave 
Watch: Owner of iconic shop near Cork beach on the heatwave 
Angela Cantwell from Angela's Shop & Coffee Docks tells the Irish Examiner how she and her shop fare in the current heatwave

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Watch: Fota animals cool down during the heatwave
Watch: Fota animals cool down during the heatwave
How do you keep wild animals cool during a heatwave? Senior Ranger Liam McConville explains how Fota Wildlife Park is helping its animals beat the heat, from ice treats to cooling showers.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Rare shout of 'Mayo for Sam' in European Parliament as Taoiseach reminded of Cork defeat
Rare shout of 'Mayo for Sam' in European Parliament as Taoiseach reminded of Cork defeat
A Dutch MEP is backing Mayo after his country was paired with the western county during Ireland's EU Presidency

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre 
Watch: Cork Circus Factory workshop for members of the Crann Centre 
Cork Circus Factory & UK circus group ExtraOrdinary Bodies hosted an inspiring workshop for people living with disabilities.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Watch: Belfast protesters set bus on fire after stabbing attack
Protesters in Belfast set a bus on fire on Tuesday (June 9) after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

North Belfast stabbing
Watch: PSNI reassure public after arresting man over 'brutal' knife attack
A man in his 30s, believed to be from Sudan, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault involving a knife in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday night, 8th June, shortly after 10. 30pm.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Watch: Fans react to Cork-Limerick epic in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Fans from both counties reflected on the Treaty's victory on Leeside on Sunday afternoon. 

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final 
Watch: Cork and Limerick fans give their verdict on who will win the Munster final 
Cork or Limerick? We asked fans outside Páirc Uí Chaoimh, including Olympian Sonia O'Sullivan, which county will land Munster glory?

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026
Watch: Highlights from the Analogue Devices Cork City Marathon 2026
Highlights from the Analog Devices Cork City Marathon 2026, a Cork City Council event. Photos from this event can be found on the Irish Examiner photo sales website here.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Watch: Ocean to City race 2026
Watch: Ocean to City race 2026
Action from the finish of the Ocean to City race, part of the Cork Harbour Festival, at Kennedy and Lapp’s Quays, Cork City.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy
Pre-Marathon shakeout run in memory of Ellen Cassidy
The Cassidy family, friends, workmates, runners, and swimmers were remembering and celebrating the life of Ellen Cassidy on her anniversary on 30th May 2026.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon
Watch: Jordan Adams of FTD Brothers completes Cork marathon
Jordan completed the Cork event without his brother, as he bowed out earlier due to an injury

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy
Watch: DMax 7.7 fitness event in memory Darragh McCarthy
Niall McCarthy speaking at the inaugural DMax 7.7 fitness event at Marina Market. The sold-out event saw over 300 competitors take on DMax 7.7, featuring seven fitness stations, lasting seven minutes per station with a two-minute transition between ...

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer visit
Watch: Keir Starmer vows to stay in power and prove 'doubters' wrong
More than 90 Labour MPs have called for Keir Starmer to go since the weekend

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU
Watch: 'Lá Spraoi' sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU
The Irish Examiner spoke to Aine Corrigan at the "Lá Spraoi" athletic sports event for children with physical disabilities at MTU Athletics track, where approximately 115 children from national schools across Cork got a chance to represent their ...

Wed, 06 May, 2026

State visit to the US - Day Two
Watch: Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 28) recalled his late mother's admiration for the British royal family during remarks at the White House, saying she had been "glued to the television" whenever the late Queen Elizabeth appeared in ...

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees
Watch: Rotary Club plants a grove of native Irish oak trees
Approximately 50 native Irish oak trees were planted by families and volunteers of the Rotary Club to celebrate the clubs 100th anniversary.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park
Watch: A new sculpture dedicated to the Chornobyl nuclear disaster installed at the Marina Park
The sculpture named 'Chornobyl Mother' by Sandra Bell was installed at the Atlantic Pond, Marina Park.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

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