Irish Examiner

21/06/2025

An unplanned and unwanted pregnancy or the game that affords Limerick the opportunity to give birth to a fresh narrative?

Some other observations. Deciding the Munster final by way of a penalty shootout was not some monstrous insult inflicted on the honest horny-handed sons of the soil by the faceless powers, unelected bureaucrats etc in Croke Park. 

21/06/2025

Type ‘botox party’ into your search engine and watch as almost two million results pop up. Among the items there to grab your attention are card designs for invites to such a party, videos on how to ‘experience the excitement of botox parties’, tips on how to run such an event, and a ‘what you need to know’ guide for those just starting out on such an adventure.

Despite soaring popularity among young women, Ireland’s cosmetic treatment sector remains dangerously underregulated and open to serious abuse

21/06/2025

The heat reached 29.6C in Mount Dillon making it the hottest temperature of the year and the hottest June since 2018, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said.

A temperature of 27C was recorded at the same location on Thursday.

The heat reached 29.6C in Mount Dillon making it the hottest temperature of the year and the hottest June since 2018, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said

21/06/2025

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21/06/2025

National Women's Health Survey 2025: Maternal care is improving, but mothers still report issues, especially postnatally, because nursing staff are ‘too stretched’.

National Women's Health Survey 2025: Maternal care is improving, but mothers still report issues, especially postnatally, because nursing staff are ‘too stretched’

21/06/2025

History’s first American pope sent a message to a conference of AI and ethics, part of which was taking place in the Vatican in a sign of the Holy See’s concern for the new technologies and what they mean for humanity.

Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers

21/06/2025

New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday show that on an annual basis, a 13.5% increase was recorded in the volume of production in building and construction between January and March.

While the total volume of production in building and construction rose at the beginning of this year, residential activity dropped by 4.3%

21/06/2025

In a submission to chairperson Ms Justice Ann Power, a solicitor for the Defence Forces Justice Alliance said there was a risk the tribunal would “not sufficiently serve the public interest and may instead represent a further misuse of public resources and funds”.

Way abuse is defined is one of the main issues concerning survivors of Defence Forces mistreatment and other abuses

21/06/2025

Children’s minister Norma Foley welcomed the development, after highlighting that not all of a €45m ring-fenced allocation was being used for pay and conditions.

The proposals have been put forward by the Joint Labour Committee, which is made up of employer and worker representatives.

Children’s Minister Norma Foley welcomed the development, after highlighting that not all of a €45m ring-fenced allocation was being used for pay and conditions

20/06/2025

With panoramic sea views, luxe interiors, and a smart layout, Distant Waves offers turnkey family living on Cork’s coast

20/06/2025

Fintan Gavin said the fact that dozens of lay people have volunteered their time to ensure that people can now pray before the consecrated and exposed Eucharist at any time of the day or night, seven days a week, in the heart of the city, is “wonderful blessing for the city”.

Access to the night-time chapel is controlled via a fob, with security systems and procedures in place

20/06/2025

The new Lord Mayor of Cork has vowed to work to make the city centre safer and to make historic City Hall more accessible to citizens.

Fianna Fáil councillor Fergal Dennehy, who represents the city’s south west LEA, made the pledge after his election at the annual general meeting of Cork City Council on Friday.

In his speech, Fergal Dennehy said the city stands at a crossroads