Emmet Bergin: the dashing actor who brought some sizzle to Sunday nights in 1980s Ireland
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/03/20/emmet-bergin-the-dashing-actor-who-brought-some-sizzle-to-sunday-nights-in-1980s-ireland/
Simon Harris leadership gives Fine Gael a poll bounce – but public doubts he is right man for the job
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/simon-harris-leadership-gives-fine-gael-a-poll-bounce-but-public-doubts-he-is-right-man-for-the-job/a845466371.html
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Serial fraudster 'Carrie Jade Williams' (aka Samantha Cookes) had kept a low profile since being exposed in Kerry in late 2022 ... Show more
The Indo Daily Extra: Government given two referendum 'wallops' - what next for Irish politics?
independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-extra-government-given-two-referendum-wallops-what-next-for-irish-politics/a93381718.html
Public not told new RTÉ chair Terence O’Rourke was involved in Kevin Bakhurst job interview
independent.ie/irish-news/public-not-told-new-rte-chair-terence-orourke-was-involved-in-kevin-bakhurst-job-interview/a764087574.html
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Former RTÉ journalist added to Fianna Fáil ticket for EU elections: She will join sitting MEP Billy Kelleher on the ticket
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41347547.html
Paddy Cosgrave launches legal action against Independent publisher Mediahuis: The Web Summit founder has previously expressed opposition to Ireland’s defamation ...
businesspost.ie/news/paddy-cosgrave-launches-legal-action-against-independent-publisher-mediahuis/
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Sean Munsanje and his husband Chris Doyle bought a tiny house. However, having viewed the home of their neighbour, they knew it could be something special ... Show more
The former Porterhouse brewery, now owned by Conor McGregor as the base for his new Forged Stout brand, would have been at risk of closing had it not been ... Show more
Independent lawmakers get PM's invitation: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited the independent lawmakers to a meeting at the Gono Bhaban on Sunday.
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State to buy six new housing hubs as Government scrambles with immigration : The Government is to acquire up to six new accommodation centres — with beds for up ...
independent.ie/irish-news/state-to-buy-six-new-housing-hubs-as-government-scrambles-with-immigration/a2023137932.html
Miriam Lord’s Week: Barry Cowen wins Gunfight at the EU Corral, but markswoman Maria Walsh ready for ambush
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/10/miriam-lords-week-barry-cowen-wins-gunfight-at-the-eu-corral-but-markswoman-maria-walsh-ready-for-ambush/
🎧 In the most recent Ireland Thinks poll in the Sunday Independent, 79pc of Irish people felt that Israel’s response in Gaza amounted to genocide ... Show more
Sunday World and Lottery corruption — time for an independent inquiry: Former editor of Sunday World Makhudu Sefara has not explained what happened or ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-07-sunday-world-and-lottery-corruption-time-for-an-independent-inquiry/
Kathy Sheridan: Michelle O’Neill looks to the future, while Joe Brolly seems stuck in the past
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/02/07/kathy-sheridan-michelle-oneill-looks-to-the-future-while-joe-brolly-seems-stuck-in-the-past/
Irish Examiner photographer takes home two awards: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Triona McCarthy: Check out the beauty products that keep Kate Moss fresh-faced at 50
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The Indo Daily: Drama at the Abbey – how allegations of harassment led to a growing €1m legal bill
independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-drama-at-the-abbey-how-allegations-of-harassment-led-to-a-growing-1m-legal-bill/a294937845.html
Bryan Dobson suspects there will be a few further developments in the RTÉ crisis before it abates.
Speaking to the Sunday Independent this weekend ... Show more
Mediahuis to cut Irish Independent midweek newspapers within decade, Peter Vandermeersch says
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The Indo Daily: Millionaire heiress to IRA mastermind - Rose Dugdale, the renegade debutante
Fionnán Sheahan is joined on the Indo Daily podcast by Liam ... Show more
The counties that have housed the majority of Ukrainian refugees who fled war: Counties on the west coast of Ireland are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian ...
independent.ie/irish-news/the-counties-that-have-housed-the-majority-of-ukrainian-refugees-who-fled-war/a1667994444.html
Met Éireann slams criticism it cuts out six counties of Northern Ireland because of Partition
independent.ie/weather/met-eireann-slams-criticism-it-cuts-out-six-counties-of-northern-ireland-because-of-partition/a1773691557.html
Jennifer Zamparelli has spoken about the “red flag” she ignored while in a physically abusive relationship with an ex-boyfriend ... Show more
Dermot Bannon: Shame of TV ‘property porn’ could be partly my fault: Celebrity architect Dermot Bannon fears he may be to blame for some Irish people feeling ...
independent.ie/irish-news/dermot-bannon-shame-of-tv-property-porn-could-be-partly-my-fault/a862002614.html
Poll: Public backs Mary Lou McDonald’s call for €300,000 average house price in Dublin
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/poll-public-backs-mary-lou-mcdonalds-call-for-300000-average-house-price-in-dublin/a1386646140.html
Some waiting over a year to sit driving test: Passing the driving test is a rite of passage for many, but around 72,000 drivers are currently waiting to ditch ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/1204/1420021-some-waiting-over-a-year-to-sit-driving-test/
CEOs at Ireland’s leading companies are paid 30 times what their staff earn - as pay gap widens
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Sinn Féin call for Israeli ambassador to Ireland to be expelled: The party says Dana Erlich should be expelled by Ireland until a ceasefire between Israel and ...
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Ray Heffernan, the Dubliner who co-wrote the smash-hit song Angels with Robbie Williams, has told the Sunday Independent he believes his life is better today — ... Show more
Jennifer O'Connell: If ever there was an argument against voting rights for the Irish abroad, it’s #McGregor4President
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/12/10/jennifer-oconnell-if-ever-there-was-an-argument-against-voting-rights-for-the-irish-abroad-its-mcgregor4president/
London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times: The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
harrowtimes.co.uk/news/23960756.londons-best-schools-named-list-sunday-times/
POLL | Roger Jardine could be South Africa's next president — do you know who he is?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-12-04-poll-roger-jardine-could-be-south-africas-next-president-do-you-know-who-he-is/
London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times: The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/23960756.londons-best-schools-named-list-sunday-times/
Baby’s motorway birth delivers An Garda Síochána apology for ‘embellished’ tale on Facebook
independent.ie/irish-news/babys-motorway-birth-delivers-an-garda-siochana-apology-for-embellished-tale-on-facebook/a2087580666.html
Should Suella Braverman resign? Join The Independent Debate: The Home secretary has been accused of ‘stirring hatred and division’ ahead of a pro-Palestine march ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/braverman-resign-palestine-march-remembrance-b2445184.html
When Victoria Smurfit’s eldest daughter was first diagnosed with an incurable, degenerative eye condition, she reacted just like any parent would: she wished ... Show more
In December 1982, news broke that the telephone of Bruce Arnold and Geraldine Kennedy had been tapped officially with warrants signed by the Minister for ... Show more
Last weekend, Paul Kimmage brought you the inside story of that Ryder Cup bust-up from the dream team themselves: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.
Tomorrow ... Show more
Israeli ambassador to Ireland accuses President Higgins of repeating ‘misinformation’
irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/10/22/israeli-ambassador-to-ireland-accuses-president-higgins-of-repeating-misinformation/
Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll: Israel’s response to Hamas attacks is ‘disproportionately severe’
independent.ie/irish-news/sunday-independentireland-thinks-poll-israels-response-to-hamas-attacks-is-disproportionately-severe/a1542619081.html
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No plans to expel Israeli ambassador - Varadkar: Ireland has no plans to expel Israel's ambassador Dana Erlich following remarks she made over the weekend ...
rte.ie/news/world/2023/1024/1412740-israeli-ambassador/
‘Vasectomies should be provided free of charge’: Women aged 27-30 can avail of free contraception following the expansion of a State-funded scheme. Great news ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-family/2023/10/27/vasectomies-should-be-provided-free-of-charge/
‘Cell C yet to pay R288m spectrum bill’: Sources say the struggling mobile operator still owes Icasa for the spectrum it bought on auction 18 months ago
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2023-10-01-cell-c-yet-to-pay-r288m-spectrum-bill/
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Russell Brand’s ‘shocking’ behaviour at 2007 Dublin gig revealed: Russell Brand’s sexually charged behaviour during a gig in Dublin in 2007 was described to the ...
independent.ie/news/russell-brands-shocking-behaviour-at-2007-dublin-gig-revealed/a1819314994.html
RTÉ will need bailout of ‘at least €50m’ in October Budget: RTÉ is expected to need a bailout of upwards of €50m in the Budget this October amid ongoing ...
independent.ie/irish-news/rte-will-need-bailout-of-at-least-50m-in-october-budget/a191934512.html
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Sinn Féin remain most popular party, poll suggests: Sinn Féin remains the most popular political party and has extended its lead, a new opinion poll suggests.
rte.ie/news/2023/0930/1408266-political-poll/
Poll boost for Sinn Féin after Mary Lou McDonald’s return, as support for current government drops
independent.ie/irish-news/politics/poll-boost-for-sinn-fein-after-mary-lou-mcdonalds-return-as-support-for-current-government-drops/a1727349264.html
‘A delicate point’ for Ryan Tubridy: RTÉ and presenter are in urgent talks over his return, says DG Kevin Bakh
independent.ie/irish-news/a-delicate-point-for-ryan-tubridy-rte-and-presenter-are-in-urgent-talks-over-his-return-says-dg-kevin-bakhurst/a184594562.html
Family of girl snubbed at medal ceremony want public apology from Gymnastics Ireland
independent.ie/irish-news/family-of-girl-snubbed-at-medal-ceremony-want-public-apology-from-gymnastics-ireland/a726462541.html
Quick Glance: Family Demands Public Apology from Gymnastics Ireland
- Written apology received after year-long mediation process
- Gymnastics Ireland claims issue has been settled following mediation
- Family demands public apology from Gymnastics Ireland
- Supporters say girl was joyful upon receiving Biles' support
Clodagh Finn: Meet the 95-year-old artist who modelled for ‘Mother Ireland’ statue
irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-41231881.html
The Indo Daily: Elon Musk: human – trailblazer or a global threat?: When it emerged that Elon Musk refused to allow Ukraine access to his Starlink satellites ...
independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-elon-musk-human-trailblazer-or-a-global-threat/a152603201.html
Sean Quinn’s solicitor launches fresh attack on Sunday Independent journalist at book launch
independent.ie/irish-news/sean-quinns-solicitor-launches-fresh-attack-on-sunday-independent-journalist-at-book-launch/a237092780.html
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Andy Farrell hoping Ireland’s heavy hitters will deliver against Tonga
independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/ruaidhri-oconnor-andy-farrell-hoping-irelands-heavy-hitters-will-deliver-against-tonga/a1251958820.html
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Teenager (19) tragically killed in Donegal crash named locally: A teenager killed in a crash in Co Donegal has been named locally as Connor McGinley.
independent.ie/irish-news/teenager-19-tragically-killed-in-donegal-crash-named-locally/a1077347077.html
RTÉ right to drop Ryan Tubridy, say majority in survey: Most Irish people believe RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst made the right call to get rid of Ryan ...
independent.ie/irish-news/rte-right-to-drop-ryan-tubridy-say-majority-in-survey/a47383740.html
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The moment Sean Quinn abruptly ends his interview with the Sunday Independent's Maeve Sheehan
independent.ie/videos/the-moment-sean-quinn-abruptly-ends-his-interview-with-the-sunday-independents-maeve-sheehan/a1749898230.html
Spirit Awards Adds Breakthrough TV Performance Category For 2024: Film Independent has added a Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series category ...
deadline.com/2023/08/spirit-awards-breakthrough-tv-performance-category-new-1235524866/
Justine McCarthy: Vera Pauw’s unforgivable sin was to stand up for herself: If obstreperousness in a man can be an aphrodisiac, in a woman it is a crime ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/09/08/justine-mccarthy-vera-pauws-unforgivable-sin-was-to-stand-up-for-herself/
Eilis O'Hanlon: Sinéad O’Connor suffers, because she knows consolation is just a lie
independent.ie/opinion/comment/eilis-ohanlon-sinead-oconnor-suffers-because-she-knows-consolation-is-just-a-lie/41243706.html
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Poll suggests increase in support for Sinn Féin: Support for Sinn Féin has increased to 34%, the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll suggests.
rte.ie/news/politics/2023/0805/1398356-ireland-thinks-poll/
Poll suggests SF remain most popular party: Sinn Féin remains the most popular party despite a slight drop in support the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland ...
rte.ie/news/2023/0902/1403097-poll-suggests-sf-remain-most-popular-party/
Martin Breheny: Public have spoken – they want an end to July finals: The detox was always going to be tough for GAA supporters, who went from fix after fix of ...
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How unregistered graveyards could be haunted by rights of way and ownership issues
independent.ie/irish-news/how-unregistered-graveyards-could-be-haunted-by-rights-of-way-and-ownership-issues/a135469702.html
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