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08 Nov 2008

A tale of Padraig and Padraic

An article about Padraic McCormack seen on advertiser.ie/galway

Not since 1982 and the heady early days of the Garret FitzGerald led Fine Gael-Labour coalition, has Fine Gael won two seats in Galway West, but could a ticket of Padraic McCormack, Padraig Conneely, and Fidelma Healy Eames next time ... Continue reading »

28 Oct 2008

An Ghaeilge ar nós an ‘Titanic’ « iGaeilge

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com

Ag suí taobh leis agus é ag tabhairt na h-oráide bhí an tAire Ghnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta Éamon O Cuív agus is léir ón mhéid atá ráite aige siúd le déanaí go gcreideann sé go bhfuil stadas ‘paisinéirí’ ag cuid de na ... Continue reading »

26 Oct 2008

The PD's last Reserve…

An article about Noel Grealish seen on peas-be-with-you.blogspot.com

is now being mobilised by Noel Grealish for the final assault on universal health care in Ireland. Mary Harney is watching from her dungeon.... Continue reading »

23 Oct 2008

O Cuiv unveils De Valera plaque in New York

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on fenian32.livejournal.com

Government Minister Eamon O Cuiv will today unveil a plaque in the New York church where his grandfather, Eamon de Valera, was baptised more than a century ago. The former president and Taoiseach was christened in St Agnes’ Church near ... Continue reading »

Frank Fahey and the banks

An article about Frank Fahey seen on valueireland.blogspot.com

It was interesting to see Frank Fahey in yesterdays Irish Times calling for the government to invest in the banks. In a statement that might lead one to think that he doesn't grasp the principles involved in investing through the stock ... Continue reading »

19 Oct 2008

O Cuiv unveils De Valera plaque

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on thesouthernreporter.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx

Government Minister Eamon O Cuiv is to unveil a plaque in the New York church where his grandfather, Eamon de Valera, was baptised more than a century ago.... Continue reading »

18 Oct 2008

Dí-larú an Fhorais go Gaoth Dobhair ar ceal

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com

I láthair ag an gcruinniú bhí Conor Murphy, Aire Forbartha Reigiúnda an Tuaiscirt, Gregory Campbell, Aire Cultúr, Ealaíon agus Foilíochta an Tuaiscirt, agus Éamon O’Cuív, Aire Ghnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an deiscirt. ... Continue reading »

Ireland's 'David' succumbs to nuclear 'Goliaths' – The Irish Times …

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on irishtimes.com

Labour TD and foreign affairs spokesman Michael D Higgins believes Ireland's eventual decision to go along with the deal constitutes a betrayal of the State's long historical commitment to nuclear non-proliferation. ... Continue reading »

Poets On Fire: Slam Poetry in Galway: Thursday September 14th

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on poetsonfire.blogspot.com

Michael D. Higgins is a Labour TD for Galway West and has twice been Mayor of Galway. From 1993 to 1997 he was Minister for Arts, Cultures & The Gaeltacht. He is currently Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs for The Labour Party. ... Continue reading »

Claim over HSE chief's earnings – The Irish Times – Wed, Oct 08, 2008

An article about Padraic McCormack seen on irishtimes.com

Padraic McCormack (FG, Galway West) said it was a scandal the HSE was awarding €1.4 million in bonus payments to senior executives for their performance in 2007. Senior HSE executives were paid these bonuses on top of their wages ... Continue reading »

04 Oct 2008

Call to abolish Labour presidency

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on irishtimes.com

THE ROLE of president of the Labour Party, currently filled by former minister Michael D Higgins, should be abolished, according to a draft party reform plan.... Continue reading »

23 Sep 2008

Nuacht a hAon: Dé Máirt 16 Meán Fómhair 2008

An article about Frank Fahey seen on rte.ie/rnag/nuachtahaon.html

Nuacht Náisiúnta, Idirnáisiúnta & Gaeltachta; Eoin Ó Murchú ag cruinniú pháirtí Pharlaiminteach Fhianna Fáil i nGaillimh; Frank Fahey, TD, FF ag cruinniú Fhianna Fáil i nGaillimh ag tabhairt a thuairim faoi Noel Grealish agus an Páirtí ... Continue reading »

Grealish denies any agreement to join Fianna Fáil

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com

THE PROGRESSIVE Democrat TD for Galway West, Noel Grealish has denied there was any “deal” for him to join Fianna Fáil.... Continue reading »

16 Sep 2008

Adhmhaidin: Dé Luain 15 Meán Fómhair 2008

An article about Noel Grealish seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html

Máirtín Ó Catháin ag cur síos ar ghéarchéim an Pháirtí Daonlathaigh & ar todhchaí an pháirtí & ar Noel Grealish.... Continue reading »

Grealish to clarify position in PDs tomorrow night

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com/breakingnews

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has said he will clarify his position after meetings with his colleagues in the Progressive Democrats tomorrow.... Continue reading »

15 Sep 2008

PDs meeting on Grealish postponed

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com

A MEETING of the Progressive Democrats' parliamentary party scheduled for Leinster House last night was postponed at short notice following the sudden death of a close friend and neighbour of Galway West TD Noel Grealish.... Continue reading »

Possible defection of PD TD

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com

Madam, – If Noel Grealish TD joins Fianna Fáil, will the smallest party in the Government henceforth have to be called “the PD”? – Yours, etc,... Continue reading »

12 Sep 2008

Green Ink's Week

An article about Noel Grealish seen on greeninkpen.blogspot.com

Noel Grealish, what are you?... Continue reading »

10 Sep 2008

Noel Grealish – going, going, gone

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on irishtimes.com/blogs/politics

It’s interesting that it is Eamon O Cuiv who made the overtures – if (and that should really read ‘when’) Greally makes the jump, it will have no impact on O Cuiv but will have on Frank Fahey who will be fishing from the same pool for ... Continue reading »

Noel Grealish and the PDs

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com

Madam, – As regards Noel Grealish TD, is it a case of now you PD him and now you don't? – Yours, etc,... Continue reading »

09 Sep 2008

Grealish speculation upsets PDs

An article about Noel Grealish seen on irishtimes.com

THE REFUSAL of Progressive Democrats TD Noel Grealish to quell speculation about his future has undermined party leader Ciarán Cannon, a party colleague in Galway West has said.... Continue reading »

03 Aug 2008

What they said, when they said it. Quotes from VIs.

An article about Frank Fahey seen on thepropertypin.com

Author: Calina Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:02 pm uhem, is Frank Fahey suggesting that in fact Brendan O'Connor is an economist of any variety, either barroom or back of church? I feel like Alice did.... Continue reading »

26 Jul 2008

Writer to help decide on Famine Memorial

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on fenian32.livejournal.com

The committee, which held its inaugural meeting today, was established by Community Affairs Minister Eamon O’Cuiv who will chair the group. “There is nothing else in the history of the Irish people than can be likened to the Great ... Continue reading »

Bye Bye Posters? We knew you too well

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on galway-greens.com

What must all those American tourists think of Eamon O Cuiv’s smiling face greeting them as they disembark on the Aran Islands! Another proposal would be to link the number of poster to the size of the ward – 10 posters per 1 square ... Continue reading »

02 Jul 2008

Roscommon and Carrick to benefit from additional CLAR funding

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on roscommonherald.ie

€200000 HAS been allocated to Carrick-On-Shannon’s water scheme by Minister Éamon O Cuív this week.... Continue reading »


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