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Funeral of Irish entrepreneur found dead in New York to take place on Wednesday
The Carlow woman found dead on a boat at a yacht club in the Hamptons in New York will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Martha Nolan O’Slatarra, 33, an entrepreneur from Monacurragh in Carlow who lived in Manhattan, will be buried in St Mary’s...

Pat Spillane: There’s a first for everything, and when it comes to the 2025 All-Ireland, I’ve only good things to say

How an unlikely stint with Leicester Tigers shaped boss Scott Bemand’s Ireland vision as Women’s World Cup beckons

Katherine Ryan wants to see Vogue Williams on a potential The Real Housewives of Ireland
18 August 2025 Vogue Williams is at the top of Katherine Ryan's list to star on The Real Housewives of Ireland if the series was ever made. Vogue Williams, who is married to Spencer Matthews The 39-year-old media personality has lived in a €2.8...

Irish Examiner Eats Club brings the Glass Curtain down on another tasty Cork on a Fork fest
The Irish Examiner Eats Club was the closing event last night after five days of fun, frolics and feasting at the 2025 Cork on a Fork food festival as 40 lucky diners enjoyed an evening for Irish Examiner subscribers in The Glass Curtain...

Irish wedding guests stunned as priest performs Oasis’ "Wonderwall" during ceremony
Longford’s Father Joe McGrath, known for his singing talent, surprised a bride, groom, and their guests by launching into the iconic Oasis chorus mid-ceremony. The moment, captured on video by guest Rachel Griffin, begins with Father Joe singing,...

Vet who worked in Donegal convicted for drug-trafficking - can practise in Ireland
A vet, who previously practised in Donegal, has been convicted in Romania for drug trafficking. However, according to the High Court ruling, Valentin Ciobanu is still eligible to practice veterinary care in Ireland, as reported by the Irish...

Inexperienced staff, long waitlists and welfare concerns flagged at Dublin Tusla branch
Inexperienced staff, long waitlists and child welfare concerns were some of the issues identified at a Tusla branch in Dublin. A new report from the Health and Information Quality Authority (HIQA) finds the service to be non-compliant with safety...

HSE issues call for research to inform trans healthcare in Ireland
The HSE has launched a call-out for the “systematic review on evidence” to develop a new model of trans healthcare in Ireland. Members of the public are invited to review the evidence already considered and submit other relevant research, with the...

Oasis fans crowd outside Dublin show as people say they've 'never seen anything like it'
Not every Oasis fan was lucky enough to get a ticket to their Live '25 Tour, but that didn't stop people from crowding outside Croke Park Stadium in Dublin on Sunday. Noel and Liam Gallagher played their second sold-out show in Ireland last night,...

See Inside A Gorgeous Garden Townhouse In Dublin South
With a love of saturated tones, bold photography, and emerging art, the brief allowed for brave interior design. Navy was used to define multiple atmospheric zones, particularly in the lower ground and entrance hall, while a smoked oak floor...

Irish celebrities step out for Oasis concerts in Croke Park
It seems like everyone was in Croke Park over the weekend as Oasis took over Dublin for two sold out concerts. The Gallagher brothers delighted fans with hit after hit on Saturday and Sunday, with the stadium packed as well as crowds forming...

'It’s just amazing' - Kilkenny fans enjoy Oasis gigs in Croke Park, Dublin
Many Kilkenny fans travelled to Croke Park over the weekend, not for GAA, but to see Britpop legends Oasis - who returned to Ireland for the first time in 16 years. After an “in-demand” dynamic pricing model left a poor taste for some fans last...

Irish teen jockey gives brilliant interview after winning his first ever race
As debuts go, they don't get much better than this... Jamie Martin tasted victory with his first ever ride at Tramore on Friday. The 17-year-old partnered Alaskan View (10/1) to success in the Majestic Hotel INH Flat Race, finishing ahead of the...

‘LEGO Masters’ Jr. Edition, Virgins at Play, U.S. Open Qualifying Rounds, ‘Irish Blood’ Steps into the Ring
LEGO Masters spins off with a “junior” edition, pairing young builders with celebrity partners. A new dating show invites a group of hot young virgins to paradise in hopes of finding “the one.” The U.S. Open, the last Grand Slam of the pro tennis...

Wendy’s bringing its famous square burgers to Ireland as it’s set to open restaurant in Cork
The American fast-food chain has confirmed its first Irish location in almost four decades Wendy’s, renowned for its square hamburgers and “Frosty” desserts, revealed this morning that it will open the restaurant in October, at Mahon Point...

Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra: Funeral details announced for Irish designer found dead on yacht in US
The funeral of an Irish woman who was found dead on a yacht in the United States will be held in her native Carlow later this week. 33-year-old Martha Nolan O’Slattara, from Carlow Town, was found dead on a private yacht in the upmarket area of...

Fast food chain Wendy's (yes, the one with the square burger) is coming to Ireland this year
WENDY’S, THE ICONIC US fast-food chain best known for its square burgers and Frosty dessert, will open a new Irish restaurant this October in Cork. The new outlet will be based in Mahon Point Shopping Centre and is set to create 50 jobs, with...

Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan dies in Paris
Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan has died in Paris aged 81. Originally from west Cork, he had been living in Paris for many years. Mr O'Sullivan published three poetry collections in Irish - Cá bhfuil do Iúdás? (1987); Cá bhfuil Tiarna Talún...

Peaky Blinders writer's 'epic' period drama set in Dublin gets exciting update before release
Netflix's sweeping new period drama, House of Guinness, has at last unveiled a first glimpse to anticipating viewers. Created by Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight, the fresh series chronicles the ascent of the Guinness dynasty throughout the...