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The Irish Examiner (irishexaminer.com) is a news site built around five main content areas: News, Sport, Video Shorts, Insight: Must Reads, and Regular Columnists. You can browse most of these sections directly from the homepage, and the site describes itself as covering breaking local and international news and sport "as they happen," with updates and analysis. Some content may require a subscription to read in full, so expect certain articles to sit behind a paywall.
The five main sections
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| News | Breaking local, national, and international news, updated as stories develop |
| Sport | Irish sport with a strong regional focus, including Munster and Cork |
| Video Shorts | Short-form video clips tied to news and sport coverage |
| Insight: Must Reads | Longer-form analysis and commentary, distinct from fast news updates |
| Regular Columnists | Recurring opinion and analysis from named writers |
News
This is the core of the site. The News section carries breaking stories and rolling updates across local, national, and international topics. The site's own description emphasizes "up to the minute updates and analysis," so expect a mix of quick news posts and follow-up pieces as a story evolves.
Sport
Sport is a major focus, and the site's keywords point specifically to Munster and Cork, meaning regional Irish sport gets prominent coverage alongside wider national and international sport. If you follow Munster or Cork teams, this section is where that coverage concentrates.
Video Shorts
A short-form video section, pairing clips with the news and sport stories being covered elsewhere on the site. Useful if you prefer watching a quick summary over reading a full article.
Insight: Must Reads and Regular Columnists
These two sections are where the site separates analysis and opinion from straight news:
- Insight: Must Reads — curated, longer-form pieces meant to add context or interpretation.
- Regular Columnists — recurring voices offering commentary and analysis.
This distinction matters: if you want just the facts, stay in News and Sport. If you want interpretation and argument, go to Insight and the columnists.
A note on access
The site shows subscription signals (the word "subscribe" appears in its pricing signals), so some articles — particularly in-depth pieces and columns — may be partially or fully restricted to subscribers. Free browsing gives you the headlines and much of the breaking news; full access to everything may require a subscription. Check the specific article to see whether it's open or gated.
How to use the site
- Start on the homepage and pick a section from the main navigation (News, Sport, Video Shorts, Insight, Columnists).
- For fast updates, use News and Sport.
- For context and opinion, use Insight: Must Reads and Regular Columnists.
- If an article is gated, you'll be prompted to subscribe to continue reading.