<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</id> <title>IrishExaminer.com</title> <updated>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:48:09 +0100</updated> <rights>Examiner Group</rights> <subtitle>Ireland'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.</subtitle> <link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/feed/ireland1.xml" rel="self"/><xhtml:meta content="noindex" name="robots" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"/><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865945.html</id><title>Apprentices were 'treated like dirt' by officer, Defence Forces Tribunal told</title><published>2026-06-19T20:00:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T20:00:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865945.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Apprentice who ended his life over 35 years ago was allegedly repeatedly humiliated and berated in front of other apprentices by the officer</summary> <content>Apprentice who ended his life over 35 years ago was allegedly repeatedly humiliated and berated in front of other apprentices by the officer</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10252/5126103_10_articlelarge_NEWS-DFT19a-5.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865669.html</id><title>Bare essentials: Hikers give clothes a dressing down as they embark on naked mountain walk</title><published>2026-06-19T19:30:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T19:30:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865669.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>UP to 20 people are expected to take part in a naked hike in the Wicklow Mountains this weekend to mark World Hiking Day</summary> <content>UP to 20 people are expected to take part in a naked hike in the Wicklow Mountains this weekend to mark World Hiking Day</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10250/5125476_7_articlelarge_Irish_20naturist_202.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41865954.html</id><title>War of Independents as Mattie McGrath and Michael Collins trade blows on Facebook</title><published>2026-06-19T18:27:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T18:27:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41865954.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Tipperary South and Cork South-West TDs resort to 'handbags at dawn' after a Cork Aontú county councillor's Facebook post about this week's abortion vote</summary> <content>The Tipperary South and Cork South-West TDs resort to 'handbags at dawn' after a Cork Aontú county councillor's Facebook post about this week's abortion vote</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10252/5126064_9_articlelarge_CC_20AIB_20Meeting026.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41865840.html</id><title>Brendan Kenneally resigns Fianna Fáil membership following criticism in child abuse investigation report</title><published>2026-06-19T16:14:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T16:14:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41865840.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Former TD resigned from Fianna Fáil hours after publication of a report critical of his actions</summary> <content>Former TD resigned from Fianna Fáil hours after publication of a report critical of his actions</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10251/5125863_11_articlelarge_Brendan_20Kenneally_2c_20Mayor_20of_20Waterford_20City_2c_201989.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865684.html</id><title>Study finds Irish veterans face untreated PTSD, poverty and homelessness</title><published>2026-06-19T16:00:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T16:00:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865684.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Research calls for stronger State support, legal recognition and improved services for former military personnel</summary> <content>Research calls for stronger State support, legal recognition and improved services for former military personnel</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10250/5125410_2_articlelarge_32277693318_a79d0fbe56_k.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865819.html</id><title>Police attend ‘altercation’ at Lidl’s first ever pub within hours of its opening</title><published>2026-06-19T15:15:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T15:15:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865819.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Middle Ale only opened for business for the first time on Thursday</summary> <content>The Middle Ale only opened for business for the first time on Thursday</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10251/5125695_2_articlelarge_2.84998686.jpg.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865702.html</id><title>HSE pledges €8m to help move young adults with disabilities out of nursing homes</title><published>2026-06-19T13:54:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T13:54:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865702.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Ombudsman Ger Deering said the funding will used to move residents — including those with acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, or multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors — into more suitable accommodation</summary> <content>Ombudsman Ger Deering said the funding will used to move residents — including those with acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, or multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors — into more suitable accommodation</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10251/5125524_5_articlelarge_iStock-1323957262.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865546.html</id><title>Public invited to track three Irish cuckoos on migration to Africa</title><published>2026-06-19T11:28:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T11:28:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865546.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Satellite-tagged birds from Wicklow, Clare and Kerry are helping researchers better understand species decline</summary> <content>Satellite-tagged birds from Wicklow, Clare and Kerry are helping researchers better understand species decline</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10249/5124927_1_articlelarge_The_20Cuckoo_20Project_20Cores2_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865441.html</id><title>Man dies in hospital a week after Belfast assault</title><published>2026-06-19T09:26:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T09:26:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865441.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Carl Holland, 30, was from the local area, police said</summary> <content>Carl Holland, 30, was from the local area, police said</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10249/5124750_2_articlelarge_2.75732746.jpg.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865408.html</id><title>42 South African nationals, including 15 children, deported from Ireland</title><published>2026-06-19T07:42:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-06-19T07:42:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41865408.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Gardaí said two of the individuals had been 'convicted of offences in this jurisdiction and their removal supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide</summary> <content>Gardaí said two of the individuals had been 'convicted of offences in this jurisdiction and their removal supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide</content><category term="ie-main"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10249/5124699_1_articlelarge_Garda_20from_20Behind_20Generic_1_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry></feed>