https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:31 +0100Examiner 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/spotlight/arid-41869404.htmlParents face barriers opting children out of religion in Catholic primary schools2026-06-27T06:00:00+01:002026-06-27T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A mother's experience highlights inconsistencies in religious opt-out policies as demand grows for more multi-denominational primary schoolsA mother's experience highlights inconsistencies in religious opt-out policies as demand grows for more multi-denominational primary schoolsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41870151.htmlGermany hit by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east2026-06-27T11:01:00+01:002026-06-27T11:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeForecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41870106.htmlEunice Power: Our new food columnist brings summer into the kitchen with these light and tasty recipes2026-06-27T07:00:00+01:002026-06-27T07:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New Irish Examiner columnist Eunice Power shares simple seasonal recipes designed to inspire confidence, creativity and everyday home cooking.New Irish Examiner columnist Eunice Power shares simple seasonal recipes designed to inspire confidence, creativity and everyday home cooking.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41869986.htmlÉamonn Fitzmaurice: Eight contenders, eight defining questions and no room for error2026-06-27T02:00:00+01:002026-06-27T02:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Éamonn Fitzmaurice assesses the strengths, weaknesses and key tactical battles facing each of the remaining Sam Maguire contendersÉamonn Fitzmaurice assesses the strengths, weaknesses and key tactical battles facing each of the remaining Sam Maguire contendersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/travel/arid-41868255.html50 free family days out for summer – and nine worth paying for2026-06-27T01:00:00+01:002026-06-27T01:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From wide-open wilderness in our national parks to culinary celebrations on packed city streets, there’s something for everyoneFrom wide-open wilderness in our national parks to culinary celebrations on packed city streets, there’s something for everyoneExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/residential/arid-41869593.htmlInside the €975,000 Timoleague home inspired by a lifetime of world travel2026-06-27T06:00:00+01:002026-06-27T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Filled with memories from decades abroad, the distinctive Timoleague home combines panoramic estuary views, mature gardens and remarkable characterFilled with memories from decades abroad, the distinctive Timoleague home combines panoramic estuary views, mature gardens and remarkable characterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41869938.htmlMark Collins: Why Cork's blend of youth and experience can deliver at Croke Park2026-06-27T03:19:00+01:002026-06-27T03:19:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Mark Collins analyses the tactical battles, key match-ups and quarter-final storylines as the race for Sam Maguire intensifiesMark Collins analyses the tactical battles, key match-ups and quarter-final storylines as the race for Sam Maguire intensifiesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41869944.htmlMinister questions why Mallow hospital beds and virtual wards remain underused2026-06-27T06:00:00+01:002026-06-27T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says vacant beds and underused services must help ease pressure on Cork's overcrowded hospitalsJennifer Carroll MacNeill says vacant beds and underused services must help ease pressure on Cork's overcrowded hospitalsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41868441.htmlI'm a lifelong Bell X1 fan, I got to go backstage as they performed Live at the Marquee2026-06-27T01:00:00+01:002026-06-27T01:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A backstage encounter with Bell X1 reveals the friendships, memories and music that have sustained one of Ireland's most beloved bandsA backstage encounter with Bell X1 reveals the friendships, memories and music that have sustained one of Ireland's most beloved bandsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/