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27 Jul 2009
The minister, his wife and €126k expenses
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on tribune.ie
Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue has already been the subject of controversy over expenses claims in the past. Three weeks ago, the Sunday Tribune revealed that he, his wife and two civil servants managed to amass a €27000 travel bill in …... Continue reading »
17 Jul 2009
An Réalt: Fine Gael locally in two counties of interest
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on darrenjprior.com
FF got a lot more than FG in Kerry South in 2007 but that was moreso a John O' Donoghue vote and he may not get that again if voters know he is going to be the ceann comhairle again. SF did well in Donegal and KN which reconfirms that …... Continue reading »
15 Jul 2009
Views from the Emerald Isle: Green Party wobbles over third-level Fees
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
… Uachtarán na hÉireann (President): Mary McAleese; Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of Dáil Éireann, our parliament): John O'Donoghue, TD; Taoiseach (Prime Minister): Brian Cowen, TD; Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister): Mary Coughlan, TD …... Continue reading »
07 Feb 2009
Kerry Farmer wins award
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on tribune.ie/section/business
A Co Kerry farmer turned entrepreneur has scooped a major prize for his latest business idea – pasteurising and distributing milk from his 60-strong pedigree dairy herd on Valentia Island. Joe Daly was announced as winner of the Farmbiz …... Continue reading »
16 Aug 2008
extreme makeovers
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on allsandm.blogspot.com
… what with the recession and all, have treated themselves to a series of refurbishments down at HQ, the most eye-catching of which was over €11000 on curtains for the office of Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of the House) John O’Donoghue. …... Continue reading »
11 Jul 2008
JCFJ keeps tabs on justice and reform
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on amdg.ie
An Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, will launch the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice’s web-based Oireachtas Watch service. The launch will take place on Wednesday 9 July at 7.00pm in Buswell’s Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. …... Continue reading »
23 Jun 2008
O’Donoghue blesses new boats
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
CEANN Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, was full of praise for the Commerical Rowing Club after he helped bless a fleet of its boats at a special ceremony on Friday evening.... Continue reading »
06 Jun 2008
Fossa’s red letter day
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
THE great tradition of providing top class education facilities in the Killarney parish of Fossa, from the days of the hedge schools to today’s state-of-the-art facilities, has been praised by Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue.... Continue reading »
15 May 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 »
05 Mar 2008
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 »
12 Feb 2008
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 »
13 Jan 2008
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 »
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 »
02 Jul 2007
The John O’Donoghue Rap
Seen on come on ireland
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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 »
08 May 2007
Day 9
Seen on Noel Dempsey Election 2007
There’s always a debate about whether it’s a good idea to canvass on Bank Holiday Mondays or indeed Sundays … across a number of local issues by John O’Donoghue who could get a job on Morning Ireland... Continue reading »
‘Dingle’ goes back on signs
Seen on An RÃocht - The Kingdom
The name Dingle is to return to road signs in Kerry in an attempt to resolve the row over the town’s official name change. The announcement of the new Failte Ireland signs by Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue was welcomed by Failte Ireland director Paidi O Se. He said there was concern among tourism providers... Continue reading »
05 Dec 2006
Inse Bay saga continues
Seen on The Byrne Blog
Minister John O’Donoghue visited East Meath last Friday. I brought him around to a number of sports clubs in the area. But I also brought him to Inse Bay where he met a delegation of residents. He told me that the residents had raised very valid concerns about, for example, facilities, and that the Government would be doing its best to develop a ... Continue reading »
21 Nov 2006
Corrigan Knows Food on RTÉ
Seen on Bibliocook: All About Food
[ Richard Corrigan] The second episode of Richard Corrigan’s show, Corrigan Knows Food, will be on RTÉ One this evening at 7pm. While I think Corrigan can sometimes go a bit overboard (his recent Late Late Show appearance was embarrassing, to say the least) when he’s on form, he’s an enthusiastic presenter and inspiring cook. Why, however, ... Continue reading »