Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

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 »

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 »

"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 »

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 »

Who will be the next Labour leader?

An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on Twenty Major - Still smoking in Dublin bars

Pat Rabbitte has stepped down as leader of the Labour Party. It’s a bit of a shame, I quite like him and have had a couple of entertaining conversations with him about what complete cunts some of his Dail colleagues are. But Labour are now obviously looking for a new leader. They need something fresh. Something interesting... Continue reading »

Labour ARockalypse the Vote

Seen on IrishElection.com, Irish Politics Blog

Labour ARockalypse the Vote Writes Simon of The Dossing Times on January 29th, 2007 Read More: Labour Party [ labourlordirocking.jpg] … the actually correct thing and not forcing the likes of Michael D Higgins, Breeda Moynihan Cronin TD... Continue reading »

The John O’Donoghue Rap

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The John O’Donoghue Rap The John O’Donoghue Rap... Continue reading »

Graham Geraghty’s political credentials

Seen on Green and Red

You have to hand it to him, you really do. Graham Geraghty first showed his adroit political sensibilities Down Under in 1999 and has always been … preference votes on him: can you could just imagine what he’d have done to John O’Donoghue in the Dail... Continue reading »

Killarney to get a new post office

Seen on An Ríocht - The Kingdom

Killarney is to get a new post office. The Centra Foodstore on Fair Hill in the town has been awarded a license to start operating in the coming … for a number of months. Minister John O’Donoghue and Deputies Jackie Healy-Rae and Tom Sheahan are welcoming... Continue reading »

Gobshite Politics

Seen on UnLaoised

I was chided by a commenter the other day for referring to Jackie Healy-Rae as a ‘gobshite’ … subsidy funding. They did this under pressure from Jackie Healy-Rae, who was supporting the minority... Continue reading »

Jackie puts Dingle on the table in Government dis…

Seen on The Dingle News

Jackie puts Dingle on the table in Government discussions Healy-Rae list Dingle name issue as key priority Newly re-elected independent South Kerry TD, Jackie Healy-Rae has vowed to include the reinstatement of the name Dingle-Daingean Uí … of the next government. Mr. Healy-Rae said that the reinstatement of the bilingual names Dingle-Daingean... Continue reading »

Seanad nominations for defeated Kerry candidates?

Seen on An Rí­ocht - The Kingdom

Speculation is mounting that at least three defeated Dail candidates in the two Kerry constituencies might put their names forward for nominations to … , but with the elimination of Labour Chairperson Breeda Moynihan Cronin in Kerry South, and he could become... Continue reading »

The Teflon Taoiseach does it again

Seen on Stuart MacLennan

The Teflon Taoiseach does it again [ 1539892.jpg] … for Jackie Healy-Rae, or perhaps even a cabinet position. No Comments yet… Categories: Irish Elections... Continue reading »

Mahon Tribunal Plans New Session Rooms

Seen on A view from Kerry

Our Kilgarvan correspondent has been informed that Jackie Healy-Rae has recommended the “Truth Chamber” to Bertie for all future Mahon Tribunal sessions. He feels it will enable the whole wide... Continue reading »

Election Rant

Seen on Can your dog put out fires?

First off - the results (outgoing seats in brackets) FF 78 (80) FG 51 (32) Lab 20 (21) PD 2 (8) GP 6 (6) SF 4 (5) Oth 5 (14) - The others are Bev Cooper Flynn (FF), Jackie Healy-Rae (FF), That twat Lowrey (FG) and two old style Reds: Anto Gregory and some bloke called Finian. Basically with 41% of the votes FF are back... Continue reading »

The people have spoken and made Jackie Healy-Rae kingmaker again?

Seen on Finfacts Ireland Blog

The people have spoken as the old cliché goes and Ireland may have Jackie Healy-Rae as kingmaker again - a grassroots politician of tremendous charisma and brilliance - from his humble beginnings... Continue reading »

Jackie Healy Rae and City Folk

Seen on A view from Kerry

It’s started. Gerry Ryan seems to think it’s great gas to take off Jackie Healy-Rae. While there is nothing wrong with mimicry, Dr. Ryan equates looks and speech with idiocy. Shades of the Nazi... Continue reading »

Jackie Healy-Rae packs his demands

Seen on A view from Kerry

Jackie Healy-Rae may just have greatness thrust upon him again. The balance of power may be within the Independent Fianna Faillers grasp. Let us hope he will achieve it and bring some manners... Continue reading »

Clouds, Silver Linings, Etc

Seen on UnLaoised

Well, it looks like we will have to endure another five years of Fianna Fáil in government … , that gobshite Jackie Healy-Rae will be around for another five years, but most of the “hospital... Continue reading »

Jackie Healy Rae a goner?

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On the basis of the first count it looks like Jackie Healy Rae is no longer going to be amusing us with his antics in the Dail representing Kerry South (I’ll miss that hat), with only 15... Continue reading »