https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:01:39 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799140.htmlGardaí continue to quiz suspect in Michael Gaine murder case2026-02-24T19:21:00+00:002026-02-24T19:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Suspect in his 50s detained for questioning as gardaí continue investigation into missing Kerry farmer’s deathSuspect in his 50s detained for questioning as gardaí continue investigation into missing Kerry farmer’s deathExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799356.htmlLA inspired by murdered Cork bishop to create education curriculum about peacemakers2026-02-24T17:00:00+00:002026-02-24T17:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The project called Blessed are the Peacemakers will feature clips and videos from Bishop David O’Connell's lifeThe project called Blessed are the Peacemakers will feature clips and videos from Bishop David O’Connell's lifeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799446.htmlCork mother says HSE has not apologised over ‘legal obligation’ letter2026-02-24T16:26:00+00:002026-02-24T16:26:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Family disputes HSE claim of indefinite parental obligation as solicitor says assertion was legally and factually incorrectFamily disputes HSE claim of indefinite parental obligation as solicitor says assertion was legally and factually incorrectExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799410.html'Nicest ballroom in the country' approved for Donald Trump's Doonbeg Golf Course2026-02-24T15:37:00+00:002026-02-24T15:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Environmentalists objected to the proposal, saying more needed to be done to improve the status of a rare snail present at the siteEnvironmentalists objected to the proposal, saying more needed to be done to improve the status of a rare snail present at the siteExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799290.htmlMan drops sister, 9, from window during suspected petrol bomb attack in Cork2026-02-24T12:15:00+00:002026-02-24T12:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Neighbours acted swiftly to rescue a young girl and her brother from a suspected arson attack in BallyphehaneNeighbours acted swiftly to rescue a young girl and her brother from a suspected arson attack in BallyphehaneExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41799032.htmlWomen's museum planned to replace International Rugby Experience in Limerick2026-02-24T00:07:00+00:002026-02-24T00:07:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The six-storey building on O’Connell St, Limerick, has been donated to the State by billionaire businessman JP McManusThe six-storey building on O’Connell St, Limerick, has been donated to the State by billionaire businessman JP McManusExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798858.htmlTwo men died within 10 minutes of each other at Youghal Ironman, inquest hears2026-02-24T00:01:00+00:002026-02-24T00:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dr Margot Bolster, the assistant State pathologist said that both men died of acute respiratory failure due to drowningDr Margot Bolster, the assistant State pathologist said that both men died of acute respiratory failure due to drowningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798879.htmlMidleton Community Hospital residents lack privacy while wait for new nursing home continues2026-02-23T19:00:00+00:002026-02-23T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Nursing Homes Ireland has warned of 'significant gaps' in supports pledged in the programme for government relating to the nursing home sectorNursing Homes Ireland has warned of 'significant gaps' in supports pledged in the programme for government relating to the nursing home sectorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798759.html'Disappointing' that new children’s units at CUH will not open until 2029, with building due to start next year2026-02-23T17:00:00+00:002026-02-23T17:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Planning permission for the six-storey extension was granted in 2022Planning permission for the six-storey extension was granted in 2022Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798552.htmlOne child and two adults hospitalised after house fire in Ballyphehane2026-02-23T13:13:00+00:002026-02-23T13:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Emergency services were called to the scene this morning Emergency services were called to the scene this morning Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798669.htmlKillarney housing project gets green light with homes ring-fenced for individual buyers2026-02-23T12:52:00+00:002026-02-23T12:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The development will have four-bed houses, three-bed houses, town houses in a range of sizes as well as one- and two-bed apartmentsThe development will have four-bed houses, three-bed houses, town houses in a range of sizes as well as one- and two-bed apartmentsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796611.htmlCork neighbours falling out over parking as housing shortage forces adult children to live at home2026-02-23T12:44:00+00:002026-02-23T12:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/North Cork councillors are asking if green areas in the housing estates could be removed and utilised for more parking spacesNorth Cork councillors are asking if green areas in the housing estates could be removed and utilised for more parking spacesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41798639.htmlShooting in Limerick city linked to southside feud2026-02-23T12:43:00+00:002026-02-23T12:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The latest shooting in Limerick city is believed to be part of a feud between rival criminal families.The drive-by shooting, again in the southside ...The latest shooting in Limerick city is believed to be part of a feud between rival criminal families.The drive-by shooting, again in the southside ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797811.htmlTwo people, 40s, dead after collision near Waterford city2026-02-21T20:24:00+00:002026-02-21T20:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Emergency services respond to serious crash at Pickardstown as road remains closed and traffic divertedEmergency services respond to serious crash at Pickardstown as road remains closed and traffic divertedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797520.htmlHarris urges unity amid Limerick mayoral impasse2026-02-21T07:41:00+00:002026-02-21T07:41:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Simon Harris said there will always be “teething challenges” in new political positions, with John Moran holding the first directly elected mayoralty in the countrySimon Harris said there will always be “teething challenges” in new political positions, with John Moran holding the first directly elected mayoralty in the countryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797451.htmlCork Airport primed for transatlantic flights if Ireland reach World Cup2026-02-20T19:47:00+00:002026-02-20T19:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Direct services to the American continent could take fans to the World Cup if there is interest from airlinesDirect services to the American continent could take fans to the World Cup if there is interest from airlinesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797514.htmlConstruction begins on Garda HQ for Co Cork 2026-02-20T19:30:00+00:002026-02-20T19:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Station in Macroom will comprise 4,338sq m of modern offices, conference facilities, staff support areas, and custody suites and is expected to be completed in late 2028Station in Macroom will comprise 4,338sq m of modern offices, conference facilities, staff support areas, and custody suites and is expected to be completed in late 2028Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797274.html'Dream come true': Cork artist Will Sliney to illustrate Masters of the Universe comic series2026-02-20T13:44:00+00:002026-02-20T13:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Comic series The Wings of Fate illustrated by the Ballycotton artist will launch this summerComic series The Wings of Fate illustrated by the Ballycotton artist will launch this summerExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797130.htmlPedestrian in his 60s dies after being struck by lorry in Co Tipperary2026-02-20T10:09:00+00:002026-02-20T10:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Emergency services attended the scene in Ardloman after a man in his 60s was struck by a lorryEmergency services attended the scene in Ardloman after a man in his 60s was struck by a lorryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41797088.htmlAdare Manor gets green light for 10 lodges ahead of 2027 Ryder Cup2026-02-20T09:00:00+00:002026-02-20T09:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Resort expansion and fresh funding announced as Adare prepares to host 280,000 visitors for 2027 Ryder CupResort expansion and fresh funding announced as Adare prepares to host 280,000 visitors for 2027 Ryder CupExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796614.htmlPetrol bomb attacks on homes should be treated as attempted murder, says Cork TD2026-02-20T01:00:00+00:002026-02-20T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Thomas Gould says classifying petrol bomb attacks as property crime risks downplaying the danger to families inside targeted homesThomas Gould says classifying petrol bomb attacks as property crime risks downplaying the danger to families inside targeted homesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796572.htmlCork council to encourage 'co-living' for like-minded single people after pilot project success2026-02-19T17:15:00+00:002026-02-19T17:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The advantages of the scheme is that it gets more single people into one house, rather than having to provide them with single units, and the occupants are not socially isolated and can share billsThe advantages of the scheme is that it gets more single people into one house, rather than having to provide them with single units, and the occupants are not socially isolated and can share billsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796704.htmlMinister supports Limerick mayor over 'obstruction' from councillors2026-02-19T15:21:00+00:002026-02-19T15:21:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins pointed out that 'all meetings' of the local council should be made available to the publicFianna Fáil minister of state Niall Collins pointed out that 'all meetings' of the local council should be made available to the publicExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796749.htmlHSE chief apologises ‘unequivocally’ for North Kerry Camhs failures2026-02-19T15:20:00+00:002026-02-19T15:20:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/More than half of cases involved risk as HSE chief pledges reform and investment in North Kerry CamhsMore than half of cases involved risk as HSE chief pledges reform and investment in North Kerry CamhsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796584.htmlUCC recovers majority of €35k payment after email scam2026-02-19T13:06:00+00:002026-02-19T13:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A hacker infiltrated the email system of the Tyndall Institute's industry partner, documents showA hacker infiltrated the email system of the Tyndall Institute's industry partner, documents showExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796479.htmlYouth mental health lead says ‘clearly there was a failure of oversight’ in North Kerry Camhs2026-02-19T12:00:00+00:002026-02-19T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Dr Amanda Burke says HSE will increase oversight and accountability after review found substandard care in Kerry CamhsDr Amanda Burke says HSE will increase oversight and accountability after review found substandard care in Kerry CamhsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41795978.htmlRegal Cinema in Youghal sees asking price slashed by over €300,0002026-02-19T06:30:00+00:002026-02-19T06:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Historic 1936 Art Deco venue re-listed after closure, with local business leaders hopeful for long-term reopening in YoughalHistoric 1936 Art Deco venue re-listed after closure, with local business leaders hopeful for long-term reopening in YoughalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796233.htmlTrust in HSE mental health services for children 'deeply shaken' by Camhs report2026-02-19T06:15:00+00:002026-02-19T06:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Some 79% of children were given medication under North Kerry Camhs in 2023, compared to a national rate of 39%.Some 79% of children were given medication under North Kerry Camhs in 2023, compared to a national rate of 39%.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796287.htmlCalls for major extension of HSE review of children's mental health care2026-02-19T06:00:00+00:002026-02-19T06:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/HSE South West has pledged to review more cases before November 2022, but a solicitor representing many of the families seen by Camhs in Kerry said this should extend to 2010 "at least"HSE South West has pledged to review more cases before November 2022, but a solicitor representing many of the families seen by Camhs in Kerry said this should extend to 2010 "at least"Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796194.htmlHSE apologises to mother of intellectually disabled adult child over 'threatening' letter2026-02-19T06:00:00+00:002026-02-19T06:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mother seeking residential placement says daughter’s needs have escalated as HSE cites parental obligation and funding constraintsMother seeking residential placement says daughter’s needs have escalated as HSE cites parental obligation and funding constraintsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796140.htmlCork asylum seeker wants to leave Ireland after father and brother jailed pending deportation2026-02-19T06:00:00+00:002026-02-19T06:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork-based woman says relatives detained in immigration operation remain in overcrowded prison as family seeks return to South AfricaCork-based woman says relatives detained in immigration operation remain in overcrowded prison as family seeks return to South AfricaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41796044.htmlFamilies 'heartbroken and angry' after north Kerry mental health services report2026-02-18T20:00:00+00:002026-02-18T20:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Review of 374 active cases highlights medication concerns, governance failings and widespread risk in north Kerry child mental health servicesReview of 374 active cases highlights medication concerns, governance failings and widespread risk in north Kerry child mental health servicesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41795930.htmlJohn Moran says he was advised to ‘walk away’ as Limerick mayoral tensions deepen2026-02-18T15:25:00+00:002026-02-18T15:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Labour TD seeks urgent legislative review as John Moran reveals he was urged to step aside amid council tensionsLabour TD seeks urgent legislative review as John Moran reveals he was urged to step aside amid council tensionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41795891.html‘A cloud of gloom’ in community after ‘brilliant’ nurse killed in Limerick crash2026-02-18T14:51:00+00:002026-02-18T14:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Aine O’Reilly, 33, died in the collision on Friday night that left another driver injured, while a third fled the sceneAine O’Reilly, 33, died in the collision on Friday night that left another driver injured, while a third fled the sceneExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41795717.htmlMotorists warned of traffic delays after crash in Cork2026-02-18T09:15:00+00:002026-02-18T09:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The collision occurred between Cobh and Little IslandThe collision occurred between Cobh and Little IslandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/