Trump suggests second meeting with Taoiseach at Doonbeg
The US President criticised the EU for slowing down his expansion plans at the Clare site. US President Donald Trump has suggested that a second meeting between him and Taoiseach Micheál Martin take place in Doonbeg. The pair met in the Oval Office of the White House yesterday as part of the Shamrock celebrations for […]
1 year ago
Rory Gallagher’s legendary guitar ‘returning home’ to Ireland after fetching huge price at auction
The iconic piece of music memorabilia will go on display to the public in Dublin. Rory Gallagher’s iconic Fender Stratocaster guitar is coming home to Ireland after being donated to the State following an auction in London on Thursday. The legendary instrument was purchased by Cork music promoter and founder of entertainment company Live Nation, […]
1 year ago
Sinn Féin streets ahead in newest public opinion poll
Bad news for the Green Party, in particular… It’s business as usual for Sinn Féin and Mary Lou McDonald as far as the mood of the nation is concerned – should you put your stock in opinion polls, that is. Yep, it’s that time of the month in which the various political parties go all […]
3 years ago
Plan to suspend Northern Ireland Protocol reportedly “days away”
A Brexit “mega row” appears imminent. A leading UK political analyst has posited that a plan to suspend the Northern Ireland Protocol is mere days away, with the race to restore the Stormont Executive in danger of stalling out. Following a conclusive election victory for Sinn Féin over the weekend, the party has quickly accused […]
4 years ago
Taoiseach announces ‘No Homework Day’, but there’s a catch
Children are encouraged to do one kind deed instead. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declared today, Thursday 24 March, to be a “No Homework Day” for the children of Ireland. In an address from Washington, the Fianna Fáil leader said that Ireland would mark National Confidence Day by rewarding its children with an afternoon off, […]
4 years ago
Taoiseach tests positive for Covid-19 in Washington during St Patrick’s Day visit
It’s understood that the Taoiseach is self-isolating and feeling well. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently in Washington D.C. for St Patrick’s Day-related celebrations. He will now no longer be able to meet with US president Joe Biden in person on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony at […]
4 years ago