https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:01:38 +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/arid-41799314.htmlDeprived areas have fewer GPs than well-off ones, doctors warn2026-02-25T01:00:00+00:002026-02-25T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Patients in these areas also more likely to require care Patients in these areas also more likely to require care Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799653.html'The system failed him': Brother of man who died by suicide calls for change at Oireachtas committee2026-02-24T22:32:00+00:002026-02-24T22:32:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/90 minutes after presenting at University Hospital Galway, Adam Loughnane ended his life in the River Corrib.90 minutes after presenting at University Hospital Galway, Adam Loughnane ended his life in the River Corrib.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799638.htmlMicheál Martin 'confident' in Fianna Fáil's future as party celebrates centenary2026-02-24T22:14:00+00:002026-02-24T22:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mr Martin said there is room for Fianna Fáil to grow in a 'fragmented' political system.Mr Martin said there is room for Fianna Fáil to grow in a 'fragmented' political system.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799620.htmlItalian ministers accused of ‘serious blunder’ as police officer arrested for murder2026-02-24T20:25:00+00:002026-02-24T20:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meloni government had claimed case showed why officers using weapons in self-defence needed more protectionMeloni government had claimed case showed why officers using weapons in self-defence needed more protectionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41799587.html'House prices unlikely to drop for at least another decade'2026-02-24T20:24:00+00:002026-02-24T20:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Oireachtas housing committee is also warned that in future decades there may not be enough people working to cover the pensions of Ireland's growing proportion of retired people Oireachtas housing committee is also warned that in future decades there may not be enough people working to cover the pensions of Ireland's growing proportion of retired people Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799458.htmlState apology urged over thalidomide as survivors meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste2026-02-24T19:33:00+00:002026-02-24T19:33:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mary Clarken said: 'Everybody knows that healing can only properly begin with an apology'Mary Clarken said: 'Everybody knows that healing can only properly begin with an apology'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799476.htmlWhat to expect from Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night2026-02-24T19:30:00+00:002026-02-24T19:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran, and Americans struggling with the cost of livingApproval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran, and Americans struggling with the cost of livingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/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/arid-41799563.htmlTaoiseach to make formal apology to survivors of institutional abuse 2026-02-24T19:04:00+00:002026-02-24T19:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The move follows a protest by four survivors outside Leinster House seeking additional supports for survivors of abuse in residential institutionsThe move follows a protest by four survivors outside Leinster House seeking additional supports for survivors of abuse in residential institutionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799557.htmlHiqa seeks High Court order compelling RTÉ to provide footage from nursing homes2026-02-24T18:20:00+00:002026-02-24T18:20:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Counsel said the order was necessary to allow the inspector to fulfil his statutory roleCounsel said the order was necessary to allow the inspector to fulfil his statutory roleExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799524.html'Radical' plan needed to tackle GP shortage crisis2026-02-24T17:39:00+00:002026-02-24T17:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One woman faced a month-long wait for an appointment for her mother, who has dementiaOne woman faced a month-long wait for an appointment for her mother, who has dementiaExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799509.htmlBail for man who admitted wanting to stab someone as he carried knives into Cork garda station2026-02-24T17:17:00+00:002026-02-24T17:17:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The defendant was arrested in possession of two knives less than 24 hours before the alleged offence, but released with a doctor’s note to attend voluntarily at the psychiatric unit of a hospitalThe defendant was arrested in possession of two knives less than 24 hours before the alleged offence, but released with a doctor’s note to attend voluntarily at the psychiatric unit of a hospitalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41799512.htmlCulture minister: No regrets about football fan 'gouger' comments2026-02-24T17:15:00+00:002026-02-24T17:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Patrick O’Donovan criticised what he called “gougerism and thuggery”, while calling for the FAI to deal with “hooliganism”.Patrick O’Donovan criticised what he called “gougerism and thuggery”, while calling for the FAI to deal with “hooliganism”.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799503.htmlNo bail for Cork man accused over €600k cannabis haul2026-02-24T17:07:00+00:002026-02-24T17:07:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Gardaí said they believed the accused would continue his involvement in crime to pay off drugs debtGardaí said they believed the accused would continue his involvement in crime to pay off drugs debtExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799500.htmlDrunken Cork man who swung pick-axe at garda 'more of a danger to himself', court told2026-02-24T17:04:00+00:002026-02-24T17:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The defendant was jailed for two years with the last six months suspendedThe defendant was jailed for two years with the last six months suspendedExaminer 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/world/arid-41799494.htmlSon of Norway’s crown princess ‘often’ grabbed former partner by throat, court told2026-02-24T16:54:00+00:002026-02-24T16:54:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/ The former partner of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has told a court he punched her in the face during their relationship ... The former partner of Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has told a court he punched her in the face during their relationship ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799482.htmlFormer jockey who had €400-a-day cocaine habit jailed over €553,000 drugs seizures2026-02-24T16:50:00+00:002026-02-24T16:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/James O’Neill was trying to pay off a €100,000 drugs debt by transporting drugs in the hope of reducing it by €1,000 each time James O’Neill was trying to pay off a €100,000 drugs debt by transporting drugs in the hope of reducing it by €1,000 each time Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799473.htmlSavannah Guthrie’s family offers $1m for mother’s return2026-02-24T16:33:00+00:002026-02-24T16:33:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Today show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1m reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, ...Today show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1m reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, ...Examiner 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/politics/arid-41799422.htmlGovernment 'never signed off on' SNA reductions, claims Taoiseach2026-02-24T16:04:00+00:002026-02-24T16:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the U-turn raised further questions Labour leader Ivana Bacik said the U-turn raised further questions Examiner 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/arid-41799413.htmlMotorcyclist, 50s, dies following collision involving lorry in Sligo2026-02-24T15:13:00+00:002026-02-24T15:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The incident happened at around 9.20am at Rusheen, RiverstownThe incident happened at around 9.20am at Rusheen, RiverstownExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799350.htmlCommission facing Big Tech's 'very well-resourced legal teams' in data protection cases2026-02-24T14:59:00+00:002026-02-24T14:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Oireachtas AI Committee heard from representatives of the Data Protection Commission, Coimisiún na Meán and Google on the topics of 'nudification' systems, truth and democracyThe Oireachtas AI Committee heard from representatives of the Data Protection Commission, Coimisiún na Meán and Google on the topics of 'nudification' systems, truth and democracyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799398.htmlRobert Carradine, Revenge Of The Nerds and Lizzie McGuire star, dies aged 712026-02-24T14:39:00+00:002026-02-24T14:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Robert Carradine, the youngest member of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy Revenge of The Nerds, has died aged ...Robert Carradine, the youngest member of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy Revenge of The Nerds, has died aged ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41799260.htmlThe Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Four years of war in Ukraine and finding safety in Cork2026-02-24T14:05:00+00:002026-02-24T14:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It’s four years today since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a day that changed the course of world historyIt’s four years today since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a day that changed the course of world historyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799368.htmlCavan hospital apologises for shortcomings in care of baby who died 13 days before first birthday2026-02-24T14:00:00+00:002026-02-24T14:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Baby Luke Lyons Kelly had heart surgery months before being admitted to Cavan General Hospital, but Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital was not contacted by Cavan until it was too lateBaby Luke Lyons Kelly had heart surgery months before being admitted to Cavan General Hospital, but Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital was not contacted by Cavan until it was too lateExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41799287.htmlSurvivors didn't remember consenting to use of counselling notes in court, says survey2026-02-24T13:13:00+00:002026-02-24T13:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The online survey by Beyond Surviving, a group founded by rape survivor Ciara Mangan, aims to give survivors the opportunity to air their views on the use of counselling notes in courtThe online survey by Beyond Surviving, a group founded by rape survivor Ciara Mangan, aims to give survivors the opportunity to air their views on the use of counselling notes in courtExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799278.htmlMet Éireann rules out storm impacts but heavy rain and strong winds forecast2026-02-24T13:02:00+00:002026-02-24T13:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Forecaster says no Storm Dave threat yet but warns of heavy rain and strong winds from ThursdayForecaster says no Storm Dave threat yet but warns of heavy rain and strong winds from ThursdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799293.htmlTeenagers see 11,000 unhealthy food marketing posts a year, says study2026-02-24T12:57:00+00:002026-02-24T12:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Advertisers also acknowledged to researchers that children can be reached through digital marketing, despite existing restrictions that they cannot be targeted explicitlyAdvertisers also acknowledged to researchers that children can be reached through digital marketing, despite existing restrictions that they cannot be targeted explicitlyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41799275.html'None of us are born with eating disorders': Former sufferer urges people not to give up hope2026-02-24T12:56:00+00:002026-02-24T12:56:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Miss Ireland Lynda Duffy talks about her recovery from her 22-year-long eating disorderFormer Miss Ireland Lynda Duffy talks about her recovery from her 22-year-long eating disorderExaminer 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/politics/arid-41799236.htmlGovernment rejects claim it is 'kicking can down the road' after SNA U-turn2026-02-24T11:18:00+00:002026-02-24T11:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/€19m will be provided to allow for extra allocations without cutting back in other schools, Government confirmed on Monday night€19m will be provided to allow for extra allocations without cutting back in other schools, Government confirmed on Monday nightExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799203.htmlPeter Attia steps aside from CBS News role after fallout from Epstein files2026-02-24T10:51:00+00:002026-02-24T10:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/On February 2, he also stepped down as chief science officer of protein-bar company David ProteinOn February 2, he also stepped down as chief science officer of protein-bar company David ProteinExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41799215.htmlZelenskyy says Putin has not ‘broken Ukrainians’ on anniversary of invasion2026-02-24T10:43:00+00:002026-02-24T10:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was defiant despite the devastating death toll, insisting that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in the warUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was defiant despite the devastating death toll, insisting that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in the warExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/