great irish summer

From walking and hiking, to day trips and camping, your guide to holidays at home in 2021

<p>The kids are alright: The Kabin Crew and the Lisdoonvarna Crew from Cork and Clare delivered the performance of the weekend on the final day of All Together Now at Curraghmore House in Waterford. </p>

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All Together Now: Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew send festival-goers home smiling

Contemporary issues were mashed up with music and food in Waterford this weekend, and the hit of the festival proved to be the songs of self-belief and pride by Ireland's young rap stars

<p>The Mary Wallopers on stage at All Together Now in Co Waterford.</p>

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All Together Now: Five talking points from Day 2

<p>The main stage at All Together Now 2024. </p>

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All Together Now festival: 5 things we learned from day one

All Together Now: All Together eclectic assembly of the arts

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All Together Now: All Together eclectic assembly of the arts

Recipe: Paul Ainsworth's crab and summertime tomato

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Recipe: Paul Ainsworth's crab and summertime tomato

Young elegant man walking with suitcase at seaside

health and wellbeing

Workplace Wellbeing: Why a two-week holiday isn't enough for your physical or mental health

Donal Hickey: Beach safety in peak holiday season... anyone can drown but no one should

Donal Hickey: Beach safety in peak holiday season... anyone can drown but no one should

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day. Water Safety Ireland's summer online class only lasts seven minutes but could save lives — link below

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

They keep each other moving

Ten people drown in Ireland each month on average, with 70% of them males

Water Safety Ireland is releasing the data ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on Thursday July 25

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Moon Jellyfish stranded on a beach.

Anja Murray: Jellyfish to watch out for and ones you don't need to be afraid of

These smugairle róin (translates from Irish as 'seal snot') seem to be on the increase, although in the absence of monitoring and data about jellyfish distribution and abundance, it is hard to know for sure

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Cute little boy sitting on the beach in sunset

Julie Jay: After dinner is the perfect time to enjoy an Irish beach with your kids

... convincing the kids it’s time to go home is also never a problem, because the sun going down signals the jig is up and that tomorrow is another day

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

North Dublin fire

Irish Examiner view: Coolock unrest highlights the urgent need to combat mob rule

Political leaders and gardaí are trying to deal with the fallout from violent disturbances that were uncomfortably reminiscent of the Dublin riots last November

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer

Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer

Popping on a snorkel mask is a great way to experience and appreciate our diverse water world says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty who has some handy tips for getting the most out of your next snorkelling trip

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Plane Stock - Heathrow Airport

Irish Examiner view: Aer Lingus pilots have a right to take industrial action

Ialpa pilots are perfectly entitled to take industrial action to seek better terms and conditions, and it makes sense to do so at a time when it is most likely to help their cause

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Major tailbacks for people attending Cork Summer Show

Major tailbacks for people attending Cork Summer Show

Organisers have urged visitors to use the park-and-ride facilities at Ballincollig, the Carrigrohane Rd, or Curraheen Rd, or public transport such as the 208 bus

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Catherine Conlon: Add the measles vaccine to your summer holiday checklist

Passport, tickets, MMR vaccine... Amid a global upsurge of measles, families are advised to avoid the miserable and possibly life-changing illness by ensuring they've all had the vaccine

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Beautiful teens at summer festival

Should you let your teen go to a festival with their friends?

Planning will help your teen feel more confident — and hopefully help parents feel more secure too

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Growing cannabis or hemp plants for alternative medicine. Close up view of agronomist's hands checking plant quality.

Irish Examiner view: It's time to stop thinking of cannabis as a 'soft' drug

The HSE's Safer Nightlife initiative is certainly welcome — but we need to reject the fantasy that cannabis is harmless

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Joe McNamee: Sunshine adds the perfect touch to Waterford Festival of Food

Joe McNamee: Sunshine adds the perfect touch to Waterford Festival of Food

The soupçon of sunny weather helped the 15th edition of Waterford Festival of Food bounce back to the energy levels and excitement of its pre-pandemic heyday

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Youghal Beach a sunset

20 Munster beaches to get to during the sunny spell

We trawl the coast for the region's top strands, from the Blaskets to Silver Strand - and their nearby food and drink options

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Ironman is set to get the blood pumping in East Cork after a becalmed summer

Ironman is set to get the blood pumping in East Cork after a becalmed summer

Amid a washout of a tourism season, Youghal in Co Cork is looking forward to welcoming Ironman back next weekend

Mon, 14 Aug, 2023

Water quality warnings issued for nine Munster beaches

Water quality warnings issued for nine Munster beaches

Ballybunion and Fenit in Kerry — as well as Lahinch, Miltown, Kilkee, Doonbeg, Spanish Point, and Cappagh Pier in Clare — are all subject to the warnings after heavy rainfall

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

Lights, camera, industrial action: Hollywood's on strike but the blockbusters are back

Lights, camera, industrial action: Hollywood's on strike but the blockbusters are back

In turbulent times for the industry, this summer's slew of blockbusters will make waves that could benefit smaller films including Irish-made movies, writes Esther McCarthy

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try

10 rainy day art and science activities for kids to try

Go back to your childhood with art from Mary’s Make & Do. Plus Mark The Science Guy shares his top experiments to try at home.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Festival tries to take digital payments to the next stage

Festival tries to take digital payments to the next stage

This year's Kaleidoscope sought to go cashless — and to get festivalgoers to make all payments onsite through its own Tappy system. Ellie O'Byrne reports on what happened next

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Cork sings its heart out for Kodaline at Musgrave Park

Cork sings its heart out for Kodaline at Musgrave Park

From sing-alongs to a marriage proposal — Kodaline sent their fans home happy after their Cork concert

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Live at the Marquee review: Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Live at the Marquee review: Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

As this year’s Live at the Marquee season comes to an end, Jenny Greene and the gang make sure it goes out with a bang

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group B - Aviva Stadium

Letters to the Editor: For and against Michael D Higgins' comments about neutrality

Readers mull over the President's remarks about neutrality — and another looks forward to tomorrow's summer solstice with trepidation given the radical climate change we are witnessing

Tue, 20 Jun, 2023

130-year-old glass bottle found by pupils on Cork beach clean-up

130-year-old glass bottle found by pupils on Cork beach clean-up

Antique bottle, dated between 1880 and 1900, is now being used as an environmental teaching tool to show children that when we throw something away, it doesn't mean it goes away

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

'Big outdoor party': Thousands turn out for Cork Summer Show

'Big outdoor party': Thousands turn out for Cork Summer Show

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says the importance of such events to the agricultural industry cannot be overstated

Sun, 18 Jun, 2023

Portmarnock Beach Sun Pics

Thunderstorm warning to make way for more hot weather tomorrow

The status yellow thunderstorm warning is in place until 10pm tonight with localised slow-moving showers and heavy downpours expected. There is also a chance of hail.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Terry Prone: I learned to shout properly during my trip on Dublin’s Viking Splash tour

Terry Prone: I learned to shout properly during my trip on Dublin’s Viking Splash tour

Yes. I did clamber into a thing that looks like an overgrown skip on wheels to whiz around Dublin roaring at passers-by

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

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