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extreme makeovers

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:06:48 +0000

… 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 »

JCFJ keeps tabs on justice and reform

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:18:24 +0000

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 »

O’Donoghue blesses new boats

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:04 +0000

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 »

Fossa’s red letter day

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:45:54 +0000

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 »

File for DPP on TD’s races slap

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:51:00 +0000

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 »

At Last, Ceann Comhairle Punched

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:29 +0000

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 »

Wonderful Waterville revels in summer sun

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:59 +0000

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 »

One killed in road traffic accident

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:08:33 +0000

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 »

Government Waste - TDs will be well-served by new €800000 kiosk at …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:06:03 +0000

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 »

Ahern’s gamble

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:16:51 +0000

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 »

Speech by Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue TD to members of The …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:04:15 +0000

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 »

Music Board of Ireland Documentary

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:59:09 +0000

… 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

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:59:01 +0000

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 …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:37:42 +0000

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."

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:18:41 +0000

[ 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 »

The John O’Donoghue Rap

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:37:32 +0000

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

Graham Geraghty’s political credentials

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:04:39 +0000

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 »

Day 9

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 May 2007 15:02:35 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 May 2007 07:26:40 +0000

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 »

Inse Bay saga continues

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 20:21:43 +0000

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 »

Corrigan Knows Food on RTÉ

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:36:55 +0000

[ 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 »

Latest FAI funding targets women, underage game

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 06:47:18 +0000

unison.ie: The FAI received a cash boost yesterday when the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O’Donoghue, announced an allocation of €3million from the Irish Sports Council to the FAI for 2006, an increase of €1million from the 2005 figure. The investment supports the Technical Development Plan, with a particular emphasis on... Continue reading »

O’Donoghue welcomes ongoing growth in tourist n…

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:49:06 +0000

Minister for Tourism John O’Donoghue has welcomed figures showing continuing strong growth in Ireland’s tourism sector.... Continue reading »

Reclaiming the streets from the thugs…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:29:06 +0000

On Tuesday, there was the very sad news about two deaths resulting from violent attacks that have become so commonplace on the mean streets of Dublin. Liam McGowan (22), Kinlough, Co Leitrim, died at 1.30am at Beaumont Hospital where he had been on a life-support machine since the attack just over three weeks ago. Liam had worked at Eagle... Continue reading »

Piggy Chicken?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:59:07 +0000

A letter to the editor of the Irish times caught my eye today and sums up totally my views on the current state of athletics… “Madam, - The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O’Donoghue, hopes that our facilities in 2012 “match up to the aspirations of the elite athletes and teams who may be considering Ireland as an ideal location to... Continue reading »