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'There was nobody else for us': Cork couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
'There was nobody else for us': Cork couple celebrates 70 years of marriage
Billy and Maureen Lehane celebrated their platinum anniversary with a Mass in the church where they were wed  in 1954

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Munster v Stade Francais Paris - Champions Cup Round 1
Munster off to Champions Cup flier as Stade Francais see double red
Interim head coach Ian Costello had stressed the necessity of winning home fixtures and his squad did not let him down.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

'I'd like to bring all the Kerry players out there,' says hurling manager of charity trip to Kenya
'I'd like to bring all the Kerry players out there,' says hurling manager of charity trip to Kenya
Players from 14 counties made the week-long trip and also took part in a series of Gaelic Games with local sports stars.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew Jimmy ran away’
‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew Jimmy ran away’
Jimmy O’Neill disappeared 77 years ago, falsely accused of robbery. He was never formally interviewed, yet his brother maintains that he ran in fear of a ‘bad detective’

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

What A Difference A Day Makes: Marty Whelan on becoming a grandfather
S What A Difference A Day Makes: Marty Whelan on becoming a grandfather
What a Difference a Day Makes: RTÉ’s Marty Whelan talks to Helen O’Callaghan about becoming a grandfather for the first time this year

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Tributes paid to showband legend Dickie Rock after death aged 88
Tributes paid to showband legend Dickie Rock after death aged 88
Considered by many to be Ireland’s first pop superstar, during his time with the Miami Showband Dickie Rock enjoyed more than a dozen hit records

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Little Acts of Kindness: Nominate a child who did a selfless deed this year
Little Acts of Kindness: Nominate a child who did a selfless deed this year
This Christmas the Irish Examiner is raising much-needed funds for SVP

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Winter weather Dec 6th 2024
Red weather warnings in effect as Storm Darragh brings 140km/h winds 
Met Éireann has issued status red wind warnings for Clare, Galway, Mayo, Wicklow, Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Hermitage Green share sing-song with Hollywood actor Paul Rudd in Dublin pub
Hermitage Green share sing-song with Hollywood actor Paul Rudd in Dublin pub
The band had slipped out for a quiet pint after their sound check at the Olympia Theatre when they bumped into the actor who is filming a new movie in the capital

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Fatal assault of homeless woman in Cork highlights urgent need for supports
Fatal assault of homeless woman in Cork highlights urgent need for supports
Catriona Twomey, of Cork Penny Dinners, says the tragic case of Vanessa O'Callaghan highlights the need for another emergency homeless shelter in the city

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Conor McGregor
Judge orders Conor McGregor to pay Nikita Hand’s costs in civil rape case
The judge also made no order in relation to the costs of James Lawrence, from whom she also sought damages for assault

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Watch: Limerick man's three miles of cable and 140,000 Christmas lights raise money for charities
Watch: Limerick man's three miles of cable and 140,000 Christmas lights raise money for charities
As well as brightening up the entire area, Tony Noonan's Christmas routine has over the years raised in excess of €400,000 for a range of charities

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Cork's Toy Library urges families to embrace 'Circular Christmas' campaign
Cork's Toy Library urges families to embrace 'Circular Christmas' campaign
A recent Irish study found that approximately 5.5m plastic toys are lost and discarded here each year

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
These are the Independents who could play kingmaker in government formation talks
Already, some independents have begun to make their intentions known about whether they would work with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Santa moved to tears as dozens of courageous children honoured in Cork extravaganza
Santa moved to tears as dozens of courageous children honoured in Cork extravaganza
Deserving children and their families honoured by Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club Christmas Extravaganza at event in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Liam Neeson on set in Limerick for major Irish-American production
Liam Neeson on set in Limerick for major Irish-American production
The streets have been turned into 1990s America

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Crowds fill funeral Mass for Cork woman with no next of kin after social media appeal
Crowds fill funeral Mass for Cork woman with no next of kin after social media appeal
Mary Regan, 89, died last Friday, November 29 at Hillview Nursing Home in Carlow

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Here are 10 general election stories you may have missed
Shock homecomings, furry friends, and new political dynasties have all featured in this general election

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
ieExplains: The election is over. What happens next?
With none of the main parties having secured enough seats to form a government, negotiations will take place over the coming days and weeks on forming a coalition

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Saoirse Ronan's bid to knock and build new West Cork home rejected by council planners
Saoirse Ronan's bid to knock and build new West Cork home rejected by council planners
The leading actor’s plans to replace a €650,000 dormer holiday home near Ballydehob with a single-storey one almost three times larger have been turned down

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
Election 2024 — Counting complete as all 174 Dáil seats filled
It brings to an end over 60 hours of counting in the General Election 2024

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Election 2024 in Cork — Mick Barry concedes as Labour wins last seat in North Central
Election 2024 in Cork — Mick Barry concedes as Labour wins last seat in North Central
Mick Barry has conceded in the race for the final seat in Cork North Central, withdrawing his request for a recount

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Conor McGregor court case
Suzanne Harrington: Turns out that there are no valid reasons for a man to assault you
Thanks to the grit and tenacity of an ordinary Dublin hairdresser, the dial has moved a fraction

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting 
Octogenarian Bill as sprightly as ever after 52 years of vote counting 
At 81, the Bishopstown man is probably the oldest vote counter in the country 

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Dublin Taxi
Taxi fares increase by 9% with passengers facing further charges
New charges set to increase the cost of coming home in the early hours

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

First look: Doireann Garrihy marries Mark Mehigan in intimate ceremony
First look: Doireann Garrihy marries Mark Mehigan in intimate ceremony
The couple announced their engagement in November last year

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns welcomes baby girl on day of general election
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns welcomes baby girl on day of general election
A name for the baby girl has yet to be confirmed

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

ieExplains: What is PR-STV and how does the Irish voting system work? 
ieExplains: What is PR-STV and how does the Irish voting system work? 
Why are second, third and fourth preferences so important in the election? It has to do with the Irish voting system — a process called proportional representation – single transferable vote or PR-STV.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Colm O'Gorman: How to make beef bourguignon, a classic and comforting French casserole
Colm O'Gorman: How to make beef bourguignon, a classic and comforting French casserole
This classic French beef casserole is perfect for the cold weather we are experiencing just now

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Penneys’ €60m expansion on Cork's St Patrick's Street set to begin by April
Penneys’ €60m expansion on Cork's St Patrick's Street set to begin by April
The expansion of Penneys' Cork city centre store is likely to get underway by next April

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Gregg Wallace interview
MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down amid historical allegations of misconduct
Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while complaints made to the BBC by individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are investigated.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Killorglin along the Ring of Kerry, Ireland
€20 toll proposed for main bridge going into Killorglin town
Proposal of €20 'tariff' on all large tourist buses crossing the old limestone bridge proposed

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Conor McGregor court case
Musgrave group will no longer store products linked to Conor McGregor
The athlete has featured in multiple video games, including voice-acting a character bearing his likeness in additional downloadable content in the Hitman series

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, dies aged 112
John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, dies aged 112
John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26 1912 and became the world’s oldest living man in April

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

41% of new mothers given C-section in Irish hospitals
41% of new mothers given C-section in Irish hospitals
Doula warns that 'the medicalisation of birth is actually getting out of control' as Eurostat data shows cesarean sections are carried out in Ireland at double the rate of most other European countries

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Early warning system 'would have helped people better prepare for floods'
Early warning system 'would have helped people better prepare for floods'
Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly said if such a system was in place people in areas worst hit by Storm Bert could have been better prepared

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

'I'm a human and I make mistakes', says Harris after Cork carer interaction
'I'm a human and I make mistakes', says Harris after Cork carer interaction
The Fine Gael leader went on to say: 'I think people, I hope people, like to see humility in politics. If you get something wrong, you own it'

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Cancer survivor spends up to €100 per trip for treatment in Cork 
Cancer survivor spends up to €100 per trip for treatment in Cork 
Samantha Vaughan is calling on the next government to increase financial supports for patients facing additional costs of treatment

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Cork collector says he will never sell his priceless Michael Collins memorabilia
Cork collector says he will never sell his priceless Michael Collins memorabilia
Noel Scannell has amassed such a collection of unique Michael Collins pieces that his home is like a museum — and he wouldn't have it any other way 

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Clean-up begins after Storm Bert as thousands still left without power
Clean-up begins after Storm Bert as thousands still left without power
Power outages, initially affecting 60,000 homes and businesses, have been reduced to 11,000 as ESB crews work to restore service

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Autumn weather Nov 23rd 2024
'I just don’t have a few hundred to spend': Cork bakery floods for the second time
The Flour House bakery owner Rebecca Mullen said about two inches of water entered her premises

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024
Simon Harris apologises for failing to engage with Cork carer on disability services
'I want to say I didn’t give her the time that I should’ve given her and I feel really bad about that because it’s not who I am.'

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Conor McGregor court case
Nikita Hand says ‘justice has been served’ after winning civil case against Conor McGregor
Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, was awarded €248,603.60 by the jury

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

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

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