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Irish Examiner is an English-language daily newspaper based in Cork, Ireland. Founded in 1841 as the Cork Examiner, it has a long history in Irish journalism and later adopted its current name. The paper covers Irish politics, society, business, sport, culture, and international news for readers in Cork and across Ireland.
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When did the Cork Examiner become the Irish Examiner?
The paper was founded in 1841 as the Cork Examiner by John Francis Maguire and adopted the Irish Examiner name in 1996. The renaming reflected its evolution from a Cork city title into a nationally circulated daily.
Who owns the Irish Examiner today?
It is owned by The Irish Times Group, which acquired the paper and its parent company in 2018 after Landmark Media Investments ran into financial difficulty. It remains editorially based in Cork, a rarity for an Irish national daily.
Does the Irish Examiner only cover Cork news?
No. Although headquartered in Cork, it provides full national and international coverage of politics, business, and sport alongside strong regional reporting. Its Cork-focused sister title is The Echo.
How far back does the Irish Examiner's history go?
It was founded in 1841, meaning it was reporting through the Great Famine of the 1840s and every major event in Irish history since. This makes it one of Ireland's longest continuously published newspapers.
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