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Jack Power: Irish salmon are in big trouble
4+ hour ago (809+ words) Every obituary — even an ever so slightly premature one — needs a starting point. JW Seigne’s Irish Bogs, published in 1928, offers one for this piece. In it he quotes an angler from the Nore who laments that fewer than a dozen…...
I celebrated Spain's victory over Argentina at a Cork pub — here's what happened
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (1172+ words) Fans gathered at Deep South in Cork, a popular spot for sports fans, to watch the World Cup final. Picture: Breda Graham. From the Berwick Fountain in Cork city centre to the streets of Barcelona and the structural ruins of…...
Scotland's Cairngorm Mountain evacuated as firefighters continue to tackle wildfire
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (640+ words) There have been no reports of any casualties. Picture: The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd via Facebook. Firefighters in Scotland have worked through the night tackling a wildfire which has led to the evacuation of residents in the Cairngorms. The wildfire started…...
House prices rise by 6.2% in May as 'two-tier market' emerges between Dublin and rest of Ireland
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (594+ words) House prices rose by 6.2% on an annual basis in May, which was unchanged from the previous month, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows. Residential price inflation has continued to moderate from its recent peak of over 10% in…...
Ian Rankin in West Cork review: Scottish author reflected on 40 years of Rebus
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (502+ words) Ian Rankin at Bantry House before his event in The Maritime Hotel. Picture: Darragh Kane Ian Rankin’s participation in West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry is a measure of just how impressive its programming can be. At the Maritime Hotel,…...
Battling Scotland fall short as South Africa hold on for victory in Pretoria
1+ week, 2+ day ago (627+ words) BOUND TO GLORY: South Africa's centre Jesse Kriel runs to score a try. Pic: Phill Magakoe/Getty Nations Championship: South Africa 42 Scotland 28 Scotland produced another big performance against top-tier opposition but their wait for a first-ever win in South Africa…...
Irish Examiner view: Salmon numbers highlight our neglected fish sector
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1028+ words) Salmon fisherman at work, during high tide on the River Lee, at the Lower Glanmire Road, Cork. 'Salmon stocks have been declining for years, largely because of habitat degradation, climate change, disease, and politicians.' File picture: Larry Cummins The historic…...
Salmon in crisis: 'There is nothing left in the river"
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1853+ words) Jim Harding examines river stones for signs of aquatic life on a tributary of the River Barrow near Gowran, Co Kilkenny. Picture: Chani Anderson Angler Jim Harding navigates his boat through the River Barrow with a heavy heart, as he…...
Coach Clarke steps down after Scotland exit World Cup, says Scottish FA
3+ week, 2+ day ago (133+ words) Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has stepped down from the role, the Scottish Football Association has announced. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach, the Scottish FA said on Saturday after the team were…...
My life with Gerald Butler: I was one of Ireland's last lighthouse keepers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (458+ words) Third-generation lighthouse keeper Gerald Butler who devoted 21 years of his life tending to lighthouses from Fastnet Rock to Bull Rock. Picture: Dennis Horgan Lighthouse keeping had been a dream of mine from the age of four. Having started life in…...