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'Like giving to one child by taking from another': Mother's fear for autistic son's future
'Like giving to one child by taking from another': Mother's fear for autistic son's future
Early intervention classes, preschools for autistic children between the ages of three and five, are “slowly but surely phased out, under the guise of inclusivity”, the Dáil heard last week. 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Chornobyl survivor reunited with birth mother decades after disaster thanks to Irish charity
Chornobyl survivor reunited with birth mother decades after disaster thanks to Irish charity
Adopted in Ireland after Chornobyl, Anna Gabriel shares story of disability, resilience and an emotional reunion with her birth mother

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

OLIVIA MULVANEY
‘It’s our family life’: Circus ringmistress resumes work weeks after giving birth
Olivia Mulvaney shares how circus life, family support and touring helped her balance early motherhood and performing career

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Housing stock
From tenements to today: How 1926 housing data reflects modern Ireland’s property challenges
New analysis of first Free State census shows enduring housing pressures around supply, affordability, overcrowding, and regional inequality

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Bessborough: 1926 census reveals scale of child deaths and missing records in Cork
Bessborough: 1926 census reveals scale of child deaths and missing records in Cork
New census analysis highlights deaths, missing children, and lived experiences at Bessborough as redevelopment plans reignite public attention

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Life in Chornobyl today: Woman who fled 1986 disaster returns to live in exclusion zone
Life in Chornobyl today: Woman who fled 1986 disaster returns to live in exclusion zone
Maria Verbych shares her story of loss, resilience and life inside the exclusion zone decades after the nuclear disaster

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Chornobyl survivor’s journey from orphanage abuse to new life in Ireland after adoption
Chornobyl survivor’s journey from orphanage abuse to new life in Ireland after adoption
A Belarus-born survivor recounts abuse, resilience and the Irish family who changed her life after Chornobyl disaster trauma

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Further development of the humpback whale in the Baltic Sea
A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 25/04/2026

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

EGUINEA-VATICAN-DIPLOMACY
Feud between Trump and the Pope Leo is much more than just a clash of personalities
Donald Trump’s loud, violent rhetoric smacks of ‘Old Testament’ retribution and infallibility whereas Pope Leo’s restraint and calls for peace are presidential, says Colin Sheridan

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

‘A life sentence should mean life’: Sister of murder victim Siobhán Kearney speaks out
‘A life sentence should mean life’: Sister of murder victim Siobhán Kearney speaks out
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast hears from Siobhán Kearney’s sister, who questions parole rules and the lasting impact of her murder

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Heathrow Stock
Holiday plans at risk? What Irish travellers need to know about flight disruption 
Airlines are cutting schedules as fuel costs rise, leaving Irish travellers weighing disruption risks and consumer rights this summer

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

The Keanification of Ireland: Author Dave Hannigan on Roy Keane’s enduring influence
The Keanification of Ireland: Author Dave Hannigan on Roy Keane’s enduring influence
Author Dave Hannigan discusses Roy Keane’s roots, influence, and complex legacy in shaping modern Irish identity

 Listen | Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

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The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas
The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Cork Luas
Donal O’Keeffe has all the details on today’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast

 Listen | Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

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How fuel protests exposed Ireland’s fragile energy system and lack of domestic supply resilience
How fuel protests exposed Ireland’s fragile energy system and lack of domestic supply resilience
Fuel protests exposed deep structural weaknesses in Ireland’s import-dependent energy system, raising urgent questions about resilience, infrastructure, and security

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

KRB 13-04-2026 XX Sarah Horgan Denis O'Connor at his museum Old Irish Ways
Inside Old Irish Ways: Private Limerick museum recreates old Irish life but needs support to survive
Privately run Limerick museum filled with Irish artefacts seeks visitors and recognition as numbers fall sharply in recent years

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Cost-of-living protests reveal growing anger at Government and a vacuum in Irish politics
Fuel protests have exposed a growing disconnect in Irish politics, leaving parties scrambling to reconnect with disaffected voters

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

PANAMA-SUNRISE-FEATURES
A selection of images chosen by the Irish Examiner picture desk
The Photographs of the Week as selected by our Visual Media team. 18/04/2026

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Iranians in Ireland: ‘Iran has been there for 1,000 years. This will pass’
Iranians in Ireland: ‘Iran has been there for 1,000 years. This will pass’
Cork-based voices share harrowing accounts of war, repression, displacement and the global consequences of escalating conflict in Iran

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Chanellor Merz Meets Irish Prime Minister Martin
Method of bringing Fianna Fáil back to power leaves Micheál Martin exposed in a crisis
The current Taoiseach's comeback story may finish its final chapter before the end of 2027, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

SIOBHAN LYNCH
'I felt like I had to protect her': Grace Lynch's mum recalls harrowing moments after her death
Siobhán Gifford Lynch speaks of her daughter needing special make-up at her wake to cover her injuries, which were so severe organ donation was not possible

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure
The Deirdre O'Shaugnessy Podcast: Why Ireland’s drink driving laws are facing renewed pressure
Rising road deaths and enforcement challenges prompt calls from gardaí and doctors for urgent changes to drink driving laws

 Listen | Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

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