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15 May
File for DPP on TD’s races slap
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
GARDAÍ have prepared a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a man for questioning after an alleged assault on Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, at Killarney Races on Sunday.... Continue reading »
13 May
At Last, Ceann Comhairle Punched
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on 2irishnews.blogspot.com
CEANN Comhairle John O’Donoghue, home in his Kerry constituency for the weekend, got more than he bargained for when he went to the races on sunday Mr O’Donoghue was attacked by an angry punter after the first race at the opening day of …... Continue reading »
09 May
Wonderful Waterville revels in summer sun
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
IT was a sunny day to remember in South Kerry as the Waterville Sports Centre was officially opened on Bank Holiday Sunday by Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue.... Continue reading »
03 May
One killed in road traffic accident
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
A 54 year old man killed in a road traffic accident close to the Limerick-Clare border Thursday evening has been named as named as John O'Donoghue from Knockane in Adare, Co Limerick. The accident occurred around 8.45pm on the N18 Dual …... Continue reading »
30 Apr
Healy-Rae got €25000 in gifts from supporters
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae received at least €25000 in political donations, including generous contributions from wealthy business interests, in the lead-up to last year’s general election, it has emerged.... Continue reading »
20 Apr
Healy-Rae urged to go public with list
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has been urged to go public with the details of a deal he claims to have made with outgoing Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, regarding the future of Kerry General Hospital.... Continue reading »
05 Mar
Healy-Rae gets pledge on house
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has claimed he has been assured by the Department of the Taoiseach that work is to begin immediately on the restoration of Killarney House - the historic building which has fallen into disrepair since it was …... Continue reading »
Government Waste - TDs will be well-served by new €800000 kiosk at …
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on valueireland.blogspot.com
An Taoiseach was present, although Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue did the official opening honours. He paid tribute to Rehab for promoting employment of people with disabilities: “More and more we are learning to recognise people's …... Continue reading »
26 Feb
Kerry TDs earn over three times the industrial wage
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on anriocht.blogspot.com
Independent Jackie Healy Rae is taking home 120-thousand-euro. This includes a payment of almost 20-thousand for being Chair of an Oireachtas Committee, and 6-thousand for having over ten years service as a TD. …... Continue reading »
12 Feb
Ahern’s gamble
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on gavinsblog.com
He was also appointed to the board of the Abbey Theatre by fellow Kerryman and Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue. I digress. Ahern is clearly again trying to delay the tribunal. He has done so for 3 years, and he is continuing to do so. …... Continue reading »
10 Feb
Looted empire set to strike back
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on independent.ie/national-news
As I talk to Dublin Chamber's outgoing president Ronan King about the future of the nation's capital, it strikes us that Jackie Healy-Rae has started something really big. Something that might return to haunt him. …... Continue reading »
09 Feb
Snail’s Pace step by step
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on scamp.ie
I added a flat cap to one of the snail team to emphasise the bucolic atmos. In so doing, I inadvertently made the snail look like Jackie Healy-Rae. Cool! You can see more of Kevin’s excellent editorial work at McSherry.ie.... Continue reading »
04 Feb
Over 18 million euro announced for road building and upgrading in …
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on anriocht.blogspot.com
… 250000 euro for safety measures to be installed. The Lispole bridge will be strengthened and the Laune bridge will be underpinned. The announcement has been welcomed by Ceann Comhairle John O Donoghue and Deputy Jackie Healy Rae. …... Continue reading »
13 Jan
Speech by Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue TD to members of The …
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on oireachtas.ie/ViewDoc.asp
I am delighted to have been invited to address the Association of European Journalists. You are a group of journalists from different newspapers and broadcasting organisations who have been brought together by both your interest and …... Continue reading »
Labours Reaffirmation
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on fintanr.org/blog
Expect Dan Boyle to come forth with some plausible, but laughable fence sitting (hey, it will make a change from laughing at Mary White’s new found ability to make even Jackie Healy Rae look like a forward looking, nationally minded …... Continue reading »
10 Dec 2007
Music Board of Ireland Documentary
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on nialler9.com/blog
… a dismal “interview” from the then minister for Arts, Tourism and Sport John O’ Donoghue whose on-camera refusal to answer questions does nothing to dispel the notion that the government couldn’t care less about popular Irish music. …... Continue reading »
Killarney to bestow top honour on O’Donoghue
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY South TD, John O’Donoghue, is to be honoured in Killarney for the major contribution he has made to the tourism industry.... Continue reading »
06 Dec 2007
Arts Council hosts reception to mark John O'Donoghue's tenure as …
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on artscouncil.ie
The Arts Council today hosted a reception at Leinster House to mark the tenure of Ceann Chomhairle, John O Donoghue, as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. The reception was attended by politicians from across the political parties, …... Continue reading »
02 Oct 2007
"I didn't choose showbusiness. It chose me."
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on Curry Chips
[ pic.jpg] What a week it was for Twink. Tuesday found her defending her honour against the hordes of sweltering oiks on Liveline. Oiks who rallied to the call of one Stephanie Elliott. Stephanie isn't an artist. She's not even famous. And yet she has the gumption to question the integrity and partiality of a true artist like Twink who has... Continue reading »
20 Sep 2007
After the votes are counted…
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on On The Record
A couple of years ago, an old mucker of mine Katie Hannon wrote a great book about the Irish political process. The Naked Politician looked at just why hundreds and hundreds of seemingly sane men and women would go through the often demeaning motions of seeking a vote from their fellow citizens who were often happy to say one thing to their face... Continue reading »