Ann Murphy

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Ann Murphy

When Paula Kavanagh heard her father had died, she had unfinished business to carry out. Having felt unloved by him for years, she wanted one last chance to earn his approval – simply by going to his sparsely-attended funeral in his favourite church in Dublin. Now, almost 30 years later, her need to attend the funeral of the man who had abused her and her two sisters for several years is complex.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Ann Murphy |Eoin English

The young woman who died after becoming ill at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon was a talented swimmer who represented Ireland. Ellen Cassidy, 24, from Old Mallow Road in Cork city, was among more than 11,000 people who took to the streets for the full and half marathon events and the 10k race on Sunday. She became unwell at the finishing line on St Patrick's Street at around 1pm after completing the half marathon.

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Ann Murphy

A person has been taken to hospital after a medical emergency at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon. The incident occurred on Patrick Street, where hundreds of people lined the home straight of the 26.2-mile course. It's believed the person had taken part in the marathon and fell ill near the finish line. The runner was tended to on the street before being removed from the scene by ambulance. 

2 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Ann Murphy |Steven Heaney

Clare athlete Chris Jeuken has won the 2025 Cork City Marathon, three weeks after winning the Limerick half marathon. The Derg AC athlete romped home in 2 hours 18 minutes and 55 seconds. He was welcomed at the finishing line by his girlfriend Olivia Gurnett, who ran the 10km marathon. He said the win is particularly special as he has only recently returned after a six-month hiatus because of an ankle injury. He plans to do the Berlin and Armagh marathons later this year.

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Ann Murphy

Record numbers turned to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) for support last year, amid concerns that online content is leading to acts of sexual violence. The 2024 annual report from the DRCC is being published today and highlights that the number of reports received last year was the highest in its 46-year history. Some 637 clients received therapy last year from the centre, up from 497 in 2023.