BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue: Blindness made my mother consider killing us
BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue: Blindness made my mother consider killing us The North America correspondent tells Desert Island Discs that the 1960s was a lonely time for parents of disabled children Emily Prescott, Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Sunday May 17 2026, The Sunday Times The BBC’s North America correspondent, Gary O’Donoghue, has recounted how his mother […]
“Out of touch”: Limerick TD blasts Govt’s increased tax take
“Out of touch”: Limerick TD blasts Govt’s increased tax take April 9, 2026, Jason Osborne, Irish News It’s the Government that’s wrong to criticise the fuel costs protestors, not the protestors themselves, Independent Ireland TD Richard O’Donoghue has said, adding that the Government is “so far out of touch with reality”. “I reckon that they’re […]
O’Donoghue: Let’s look at Portugal’s drug laws
O’Donoghue: Let’s look at Portugal’s drug laws November 5, 2025 Maria Maynes Irish News TDs from Independent Ireland today backed calls for the legalisation of certain drugs as Labour brought forward a motion calling for decriminalisation. Independent Ireland TD Richard O’Donoghue said he supported Portugal’s model in relation to drug use. The county decriminalised drugs […]
Donohoe: Ireland must reassess how it applies EU rules
Donohoe: Ireland must reassess how it applies EU rules November 5, 2025 Ben Scallan Irish News Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said that Ireland has gone to great lengths to implement EU regulations in a “very comprehensive” way to ensure Government plans don’t end up in the courts, but that the State must now assess […]
Onscreen Chemistry, written by John O’Donoghue, examines how Science and scientists are portrayed on the silver screen
In his new book, John O’Donoghue looks at how the image we have of chemists has changed over time and the myth and reality of the chemistry teacher turned evil drug supplier. John is from Mountcoal (St. Senan’s) originally. He attended Dromclough Primary School and St. Michael’s College, Listowel. He studied Chemistry at UCC and […]
Montana Bill Would Jail Priests For 5 Years if They Refuse to Violate Seal of Confession. Bill Donohue, President of Catholic League rejects this Bill
https://www.infowars.com/posts/montana-bill-would-jail-priests-for-5-years-if-they-refuse-to-violate-seal-of-confession A pending bill in Montana threatens Catholic priests with five years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines unless they commit the excommunicable offense of violating the seal of confession. Senate Bill 139 would remove the mandatory reporter exemption for priests to report abuse. This would put priests in the position of either being […]
Legendary TV talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88
Aug. 19, 2024, 2:08 PM GMT+1 / Updated Aug. 19, 2024, 4:15 PM GMT+1 / Source: TODAY By Anna Kaplan and Elizabeth Maline Longtime TV talk show host Phil Donahue died on Sunday night following a long illness, his family said. He was 88. Donahue died at his home surrounded by his family, including his wife of 44 years, actor Marlo Thomas, his sister, […]
The only blind broadcast journalist in Britain
Gary O’Donoghue: ‘My mother once thought of killing us both, life was so hard’ talks to Matthew Bell The Independent Tuesday 09 April 2024 22:22 BST Gary O’Donoghue: ‘My mother once thought of killing us both, life was so hard’ | The Independent Photo from Gary O’Donoghue – Wikipedia On Gary O’Donoghue’s first day at […]
Cork captain O’Donoghue continuing his childhood dream
From The Irish News July 5, 2024 Cork captain O’Donoghue continuing his childhood dream (msn.com) It must’ve been Seán O’Donoghue’s first-ever media interview when he spoke about fulfilling his family’s Croke Park dreams. The year was 2014 and the future Cork hurling captain was better known as a promising footballer. He was still a leader […]
Independent Ireland: New party, set up by Richard O’Donoghue and Michael Collins, last year, sees 20 local councillors so far elected throughout the country
Fledgling party Independent Ireland has made major gains in the local elections, with 20 new councillors so far elected. Set up late last year by TDs Michael Collins and Richard O’Donoghue, the party has seen big breakthroughs nationally in this election, including the election of its first female councillor. The new party ran 58 candidates […]