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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast focuses on the biggest, best and quirkiest stories from the Irish Examiner's unrivalled team of reporters and contributors.

If you want the latest news, the best insight into what’s happening in Cork and around Munster, and the inside track on our exclusive national stories, look no further.

Dropping twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Deirdre O'Shaughnessy... more

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Latest Episodes

Irish Examiner Fashion Editor Annmarie O’Connor is well known to readers as a stylist, a writer, and more recently an advocate for people with Parkinson’s disease. 

She was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s IEStyleLive2025, and she is the guest edit... more

Parents at a flagship special school in the Taoiseach’s constituency, opened in a rush due to a shortage of school places, warned recently the school has handed out suspensions “like confetti”.

Opened by Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) ... more

In January 2017 civil servant Fi Bourke was walking home from work when she was viciously attacked by a woman she didn't know. The attack would change the course of her life. 

Her attacker, Laura Kenna, who had a troubled history of childhood abuse ... more

A rise in minimum wage to €14.15, a €10 increase to all core social welfare rate and hikes in cigarettes and fuel – but not alcohol.

What’s in Budget 2026 – and more importantly, how will it impact you?

Budget 2026 is in, and Irish Examiner Politic... more

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Suspensions ‘crisis’ at Cork special school
Q: What has been the response from Cork ETB regarding the issues raised by parents?
Cork ETB acknowledged the concerns raised by parents and emphasized their commitment to student welfare, but parents feel urgent action is still needed.
Suspensions ‘crisis’ at Cork special school
Q: When did you learn of the problems at the school?
Problems began to surface in 2023 when parents noticed issues with the management of challenging behaviours and the introduction of policies that punitive towards children's disabilities.
The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy
Q: Where does the case against the person charged in Murnane's assault currently stand?
A 31-year-old man, Sean Harding, has been charged with assault causing harm and burglary in connection with the incidents surrounding Murnane's death and is pending further court dates.
The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy
Q: What concerns were raised about the reporting of his death?
Some community members contacted the Irish Examiner to express concern that the reporting lacked context about Murnane's past conviction for sexual offenses.
The death of Teddy Murnane, with Ann Murphy
Q: How did the local community react to Teddy's death?
There was an outpouring of grief, tributes, and a vigil in Tipperary Town, showcasing community solidarity and shock.

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