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#Bank Holiday Monday

Everything you need for a lovely long weekend

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Sisters Josephine Walsh and Geraldine O'Toole were wearing appropriately floral designs on the opening day of Bloom at the Phoenix Park in Dublin. It continues until bank holiday Monday. See BordBiaBloom.com. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA</p>

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Bord Bia Bloom: Sustainability is a winner at this year's festival

Gardens highlighting recycling, repurposing, and the circular economy scooped two top prizes as five-day festival gets underway

<p>Weathering the storm: Akin to the views of other tourism and hospitality professionals Joyce Fegan talked to, Suzanne Burns of Kinsale Food Tours is wary of possible challenges but upbeat. ‘We are up on total numbers in comparison to the summer of 2024,’ she said. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025

<p>Tree planting by the Restore Ballymacraven River Association in March 2025. Picture: Ruairí Ó Conchúir </p>

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Ennistymon community to celebrate efforts to restore river this May bank holiday

‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend

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‘No garda wants to make that call’: Motorists urged to slow down ahead of Easter weekend

Use of mobile phone while driving may need to be upgraded to a more serious offence, minister warns

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Use of mobile phone while driving may need to be upgraded to a more serious offence, minister warns

Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc

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Live at the Marquee, Cork, FAQ: Where it is, access, start times, parking, gig list, etc

Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork

Live at the Marquee review: Bicep bring a brilliant sprint finish to a marathon day in Cork

The Belfast-born electronic duo brought the energy to a new level during their long-awaited return to the Marquee in Cork

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Sunshine and temperatures of 20C expected across June bank holiday weekend

Sunshine and temperatures of 20C expected across June bank holiday weekend

However, the national forecaster says cloudy weather, with some light rain or drizzle is expected at times on Sunday and Monday

Thu, 30 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

Man driving a private taxi through city streets at night

Road safety chief says road death statistics 'improving' as road users become 'more vigilant'

RSA chief executive Sam Waide said the 'better behaviour' seen on the roads in recent months would 'hopefully save more lives'

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Road users urged to be aware of 'especially vulnerable' motorcyclists in summer months

Road users urged to be aware of 'especially vulnerable' motorcyclists in summer months

Public warned the roads will be particularly busy this bank holiday weekend as gardaí begin road safety operation

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Yellow warning for Cork to bring heavy rainfall and possible local flooding

Yellow warning for Cork to bring heavy rainfall and possible local flooding

Met Éireann says rain will be persistent and very heavy at times, while motorists should be on the look out for some local spot flooding

Sat, 25 May, 2024

Electric Picnic Festival

10 Irish music festivals... who's playing, how much, and how to get there

From trad music to dance acts, techno, house, and pop — here's your guide to some of the best festivals coming up this summer

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Woman Suffering From Acid Reflux Or Heartburn-Isolated On White Background

Natural Health: What can I do when I get a raw, burning sore throat?

Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva) has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments, including sore throats. The inner bark forms a soothing gel-like paste when mixed with water, which coats the throat and can help alleviate that raw and burning feeling you are experiencing

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

Kilmainham Gaol

Terry Prone: Kilmainham echoes with centuries of cruelty but remains relevant

You might not think of visiting a prison as a cool trip for a bank holiday weekend, but it can be.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Lifestyle Loves: Our March favourites, with family holidays and books to beat a reading slump

Lifestyle Loves: Our March favourites, with family holidays and books to beat a reading slump

From walking pads to walking routes, new music and new clothes, here are the things that brought joy to the features team this month

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Gardaí pull over motorist driving erratically — and discover a pint in car's cupholder

Gardaí pull over motorist driving erratically — and discover a pint in car's cupholder

Gardaí were taken aback to discover the drink in the car of driver they arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Ireland v France - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier

Letters to the Editor: Call for reversal on basketball game v Israel

On the day that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) found that there is a plausible case of genocide by Israel, against the Palestinian people of Gaza, to be heard and ordered provisional measures including that Israel refrains from acts under ...

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Israel responds with two fingers to the ICJ

Letters to the Editor: Israel responds with two fingers to the ICJ

Much of the commentary on the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ruling last Friday has underplayed some key factors, namely:None of the Israeli legal team’s arguments, including its lengthy right to self-defence in occupied territories, ...

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Bank Holiday disruption for Cork commuters due to major Irish Rail works

Bank Holiday disruption for Cork commuters due to major Irish Rail works

Cork commuters are set to see some rail disruption over the bank holiday weekend as Irish Rail is set to carry out major works. A revised timetable will be in place for those planning to travel from Cork City to Cobh/Midleton and Mallow.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Co. Monaghan crash

Country 'called to arms' to keep safe on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend

The 100 road deaths recorded this year is already 11 more than at the same stage last year and 21 more than 2019

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Check the conditions and no lilos: Joint water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday

Check the conditions and no lilos: Joint water safety appeal issued ahead of bank holiday

Irish Coast Guard warns about the dangers of using inflatable toys, such as lilos in lakes, rivers, and the sea

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Bank Holiday bargains: BBQ, beer and SPF offers from Supervalu, Lidl, Tesco and more

Bank Holiday bargains: BBQ, beer and SPF offers from Supervalu, Lidl, Tesco and more

Plus a pizza oven in Lidl and SPF offers from Boots

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine

Easter weekend set to bask in spring sunshine

The weekend may be dry but the same cannot be said about the days leading up to it.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Joyce Fegan: The story of Brigid and Patrick is one of patriarchy on this land

Joyce Fegan: The story of Brigid and Patrick is one of patriarchy on this land

While we reserved podium position for Patrick all these years, Brigid didn’t even make it to qualifying. But that’s more to do with patriarchy than meritocracy

Fri, 03 Feb, 2023

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Pat Fitzpatrick: Motherland, Happy Valley... here’s what I’ll be watching this Christmas

Mrs Brown’s Boys is basically a joke in a Christmas cracker. Any other time of the year, you’d make a face. But here you are, in a scorching hot front room with a bunch of people who get on your nerves after a big feed. Finding something familiar to put a smile on everyone’s face is the only way to go.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

The greater weever dug in the sandy bottom, Adriatic Sea in Croatia

What should I do if I've been stung by a weever fish at the beach?

One woman who was previously stung by a weever fish on a beach in Cork describes the pain as like 'a shooting, stabbing pain'

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Midweek meals: Five low-effort dishes perfect for a lazy bank holiday dinner

Midweek meals: Five low-effort dishes perfect for a lazy bank holiday dinner

From fish in a flash to 10-minute naan pizza, here are some speedy but tasty dishes

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

Have you seen as many butterflies this year? I haven't — even on buddleia plants

Have you seen as many butterflies this year? I haven't — even on buddleia plants

Stop and 'smell the roses' — no matter what's growing in your garden

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Seven amazing family days out for the August Bank Holiday

Seven amazing family days out for the August Bank Holiday

From lavender farms to pirate theme parks and a Jurassic Park experience, there's plenty to keep the kids happy — and your social media feed ticking over

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Hiking with my grandpa

Five multi-access trails for your bank holiday weekend

And coming up... scuba diving, Cork Harbour Festival, and hiking and cycling events as well as a river clean-up for kayakers, canoeists and paddle-boarders

Mon, 06 Jun, 2022

Five easy brunch foods for your lazy bank holiday afternoon

Five easy brunch foods for your lazy bank holiday afternoon

The perfect brunch to cure the bank holiday blues

Sat, 04 Jun, 2022

Five delicious summer salads to make for dinner when you don't feel like cooking

Five delicious summer salads to make for dinner when you don't feel like cooking

If you're not in the mood to cook this bank holiday weekend, try one of these healthy salads for dinner

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

Five bank holiday ideas to make the most of the sunny long weekend

Five bank holiday ideas to make the most of the sunny long weekend

From sun salutations at yoga in the park to scuba diving at Robert's Cove, there are plenty of ways to soak up the sun this weekend

Mon, 30 May, 2022