Simon Harris met with hugs and applause by Fine Gael members in Athlone. Thw Wicklow TD is being formally announced as the party's new leader today
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.
Gardaí hoping to reunite lost 'Dad' urn with owner: Gardaí have issued a photo of the item in the hope that the owner or someone close to them will ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41362861.html
Character and charm: three countryside homes from €125,000: A former schoolhouse, thatched home and 'Hansel and Gretel' house: Period homes that are just that ...
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/03/27/character-and-charm-three-countryside-homes-from-125000/
Garda appeal over lost urn with 'Dad' inscribed on it: Gardaí in Wicklow have issued an appeal to help reunite an urn with the word "Dad" ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0326/1440146-urn-wicklow/
Service to celebrate Charlie Bird's life to be held on Thursday: The Wicklow man died peacefully in the care of Wicklow Hospice with his family by his side.
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41351698.html
Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career
- One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.
- During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.
- He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.
- After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.
Truck driver, 40s, dies after collision in Wicklow: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41356693.html
No DART between Grand Canal Dock and Bray over weekend: The DART will not run between Grand Canal Dock and Bray over Easter weekend, Iarnród Éireann has said.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0328/1440564-dart-easter-weekend/
The Indo Daily: ‘Let us search area near Larry Murphy’s former home for bodies of six missing women’ – forensi
independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-let-us-search-area-near-larry-murphys-former-home-for-bodies-of-six-missing-women-forensic-expert/a1038399612.html
Bray fee-paying school St Gerard’s posts loss of more than €600,000 last year: Deficit follows loss of almost €570,000 in the previous 12-month period
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/03/26/bray-fee-paying-school-st-gerards-posts-loss-of-more-than-600000-last-year/
‘I felt I was the defendant and not the victim’ – women speak out after abuse suffered at hands of older neigh
independent.ie/irish-news/courts/i-felt-i-was-the-defendant-and-not-the-victim-women-speak-out-after-abuse-suffered-at-hands-of-older-neighbour/a226761332.html
Win a luxury spring getaway for two in Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, the garden of Ireland.
irishtimes.com/competitions/2024/03/08/win-a-luxury-spring-getaway-for-two-in-powerscourt-hotel-resort-spa-the-garden-of-ireland/
Referendum counts live updates: Early tallies show trend towards two No votes: Counting of votes began at 9am with speculation that voter turnout may only reach ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/09/family-care-referendum-counts-live-updates/
Blood splattered across pavement after man 'stabbed' in street leaving residents 'disturbed': www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/blood-splattered-across-pavement-after-28845826
On the Market: A round-up of homes in turnkey condition : Five properties that are ready to move into in Dalkey, Drumcondra, Rathfarnham, Templeogue and Bray
businesspost.ie/property/on-the-market-a-round-up-of-homes-in-turnkey-condition/
Paid articlePaid
Classical Notes: Variety puts music magic into West Wicklow: Pianist Fiachra Garvey is both arguably the most successful Irish pianist of his generation and the ...
businesspost.ie/life-arts/classical-notes-variety-puts-music-magic-into-west-wicklow/
Paid articlePaid
On the market: Five homes with sea and lake views from €469k to €1.9 million: A selection of homes close to the water in Dublin, Wicklow, Cork and Mayo
businesspost.ie/property/on-the-market-five-homes-with-sea-and-lake-views-from-e469k-to-e1-9-million/
Paid articlePaid
Faithless review: Baz Ashmawy comedy feels like Derry Girls set in Bray and it's just as good
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41340128.html
Snow blankets parts of Ireland as Met Éireann issues nationwide ice warning: The warning will come into effect at 9pm on Friday with Met Éireann saying it will ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41343116.html
Quick Glance: Snowfall Causes Travel Issues
- Met Éireann stated snow fell and indicated Status Orange warnings were warranted in some areas.
- A nationwide Status Yellow ice warning is in effect until 9am.
- The separate Status Yellow rain warning for Dublin, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow expired at 3am.
- Some schools closed due to heavy snowfall, with warnings about potentially hazardous travel conditions.
Weather: overnight ice warning issued for across Ireland: Potential for hazardous road conditions, paths and cycleways a day after unexpected snowfall
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/02/weather-overnight-ice-warning-issued-for-across-ireland/
Make wave for us: Our back page picture this morning shows seals heading out to sea from a pebble beach on the Wicklow coast.
📸Fran Veale
Scorpion discovered in Wicklow woman’s backpack after Kenya holiday: The director of the National Reptile Zoo re-iterated the importance of checking clothes ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/02/06/scorpion-discovered-in-wicklow-womans-backpack-after-kenya-holiday/
Wicklow builder has €2.2m in debt written off in return for €80,000 lump-sum payment
independent.ie/irish-news/courts/wicklow-builder-has-22m-in-debt-written-off-in-return-for-80000-lump-sum-payment/a992052016.html
Hozier falls foul of planning rules over new guest accommodation at Wicklow period property
independent.ie/irish-news/hozier-falls-foul-of-planning-rules-over-new-guest-accommodation-at-wicklow-period-property/a2138831657.html
‘One of the most beautiful places’ – Hugh Jackman thanks Dublin for hospitality as he bids farewell after visi
sundayworld.com/showbiz/celebrity/hugh-jackman-thanks-dublin-for-hospitality-as-he-bids-farewell-after-fun-packed-visit/a64120045.html
Rain warning issued for Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow: A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued by Met Éireann for four counties in Leinster.
rte.ie/news/weather/2024/0229/1435246-rain-warning/
‘It’s my first ever junior world championships’: young skier claims gold for Ireland
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/02/05/its-my-first-ever-junior-world-championships-young-skiier-claims-gold-for-ireland/
The Wicklow couple with world’s only wild bee sanctuary: ‘Honeybees are not in trouble.It is wild bees that are in trouble.’ Sanctuary with 20 hectares of ... Show more
Four different four-bedroom homes from €395,000: Properties new to the market in Dublin, Limerick, Kildare and Wicklow
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/02/12/four-different-four-bedroom-homes-from-395000/
Hozier’s best-laid expansion plans in danger of going awry at Wicklow dwelling: Sara Baume’s publisher chances its arm; prospects for Healy-Raes: The Next ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/02/18/hoziers-best-laid-expansion-plans-in-danger-of-going-awry-at-wicklow-dwelling/
CoolPlanet to double workforce with 150 new roles: Wicklow-based decarbonisation company hopes to fill a broad variety of new roles in the next two years
businesspost.ie/news/coolplanet-to-double-workforce-with-150-new-roles/
Paid articlePaid
New Wicklow pub garden glamping pods come with jacuzzis and saunas: The owners of the family-owned Parkview House in the picturesque village of Shillelagh ...
independent.ie/videos/new-wicklow-pub-garden-glamping-pods-come-with-jacuzzis-and-saunas/a1445056336.html
‘I’m spending €65 a week on GP visits’ – Wicklow mum (29) who uses walking stick to cope with endometriosis pa
independent.ie/irish-news/im-spending-65-a-week-on-gp-visits-wicklow-mum-29-who-uses-walking-stick-to-cope-with-endometriosis-pain/a562434552.html
Paid articlePaid
Venomous scorpion makes its way from Kenya to Ireland in woman’s bag: A venomous scorpion has inadvertently travelled from Kenya to Wicklow after it snuck into ...
independent.ie/videos/venomous-scorpion-makes-its-way-from-kenya-to-ireland-in-womans-bag/a280496287.html
Three- and four-bed new homes in Co Wicklow from €435,000: Twenty-four new homes come to market at Cairn Homes’ Sorrell Wood scheme
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/01/25/three-and-four-bed-new-homes-in-blessington-from-435000/
Restaurant review: New Bray wine bar offers a clever menu and great service: While the dessert offering could be improved, there is lots to like at Conlon’s
businesspost.ie/food-and-wine/restaurant-review-new-bray-wine-bar-offers-a-clever-menu-and-great-service/
Paid articlePaid
Developer gets green light to build 352 housing units in Rathnew: The scheme is made up of 220 houses and 132 apartments
irishtimes.com/business/2024/02/12/developer-gets-green-light-from-council-to-build-352-housing-units-in-rathnew-village/
Architect-designed three-bed in Greystones offers more than meets the eye for €695,000
irishtimes.com/property/residential/2024/02/08/sea-views-from-architect-designed-three-bed-in-greystones-for-695000/
Family of Wicklow teen who died of cancer vow to complete his bucket list: The family of a brave Wicklow teenager have vowed to complete a bucket list of ...
independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/wicklow-district/family-of-wicklow-teen-who-died-of-cancer-vow-to-complete-his-bucket-list/a1922270363.html
Sinéad O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner confirms: The much-loved singer died in July at the age of 56
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41305180.html
Quick Glance: Sinead O’Connor's Cause of Death Revealed
- O’Connor died from natural causes, as determined by a coroner in London.
- The singer's family confirmed her death but did not share a cause of death.
- Police offered few details but said her death was not being treated as suspicious.
- About a month after her death and several days after her funeral, O’Connor’s family issued a follow-up statement thanking everyone for their support and for respecting the family’s wishes for privacy.
Oversubscribed schools may get temporary classrooms to ease enrolment ‘crisis’: Campaigners say shortages are result of poor planning and delays in providing ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2024/02/07/oversubscribed-schools-may-get-temporary-classrooms-to-ease-enrolment-crisis/
Departure Lounge: A Wicklow retreat complete with ice baths and a hydro pool: From lush St Lucia to a boating holiday, Travel Editor Jillian Bolger shares the ...
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/travel/arid-41312908.html
Ireland’s Top 10 walks for 2024 – ‘once walked, never forgotten’: We asked you to nominate your favourite walks and trails in Ireland in our Reader Travel Awards ...
independent.ie/life/travel/awards/irelands-top-10-walks-for-2024-once-walked-never-forgotten/a130361828.html
Paid articlePaid
Toxic electrical fire renders Wicklow family’s home ‘total loss’: A Wicklow community has rallied to the aid of a local couple who have dedicated their lives to ...
independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/west-wicklow-news/toxic-electrical-fire-renders-wicklow-familys-home-total-loss/a1858796963.html
‘I went knocking the doors here in Bray because I couldn’t find a place to live. I had the baby in my arms’
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/01/16/i-went-knocking-the-doors-here-in-bray-because-i-couldnt-find-a-place-to-live-i-had-the-baby-in-my-arms/
Wicklow teacher quits her Dublin commute to open own gym: The Wicklow owner of a fledgling studio gym in Hacketstown, Carlow, recently hosted her inaugural ...
independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/west-wicklow-news/wicklow-teacher-quits-her-dublin-commute-to-open-own-gym/a771990880.html
Paid articlePaid
Impressive interior lots on offer at Mullen’s of Laurel Park, Bray: Range of classic and contemporary furniture on offer at online auction
businesspost.ie/property/impressive-interior-lots-on-offer-at-mullens-of-laurel-park-bray/
Paid articlePaid
NFL Playoffs: Wicklow punter Daniel Whelan makes history as Green Bay Packers shock Dallas Cowboys
independent.ie/sport/other-sports/nfl-playoffs-wicklow-punter-daniel-whelan-makes-history-as-green-bay-packers-shock-dallas-cowboys/a1236566239.html
The Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship on Sunday. Here are several bars and restaurants hosting a watch party for the game ... Show more
Wicklow medical firm MeHow Medical acquired by Swedish giant: The Bray-based company has been bought by Indutrade, a €9 billion technology group
businesspost.ie/news/wicklow-medical-firm-mehow-medical-acquired-by-swedish-giant/
Paid articlePaid
What’s On: fine art, antiques and interiors auctions: What’s on in the weeks ahead in the world of art, antiques and collectibles
businesspost.ie/property/whats-on-fine-art-antiques-and-interiors-auctions/
Paid articlePaid
Bray pub and overhead apartments for sale guiding €1m: Refurbished property comprises a bar and lounge areas complemented by two snugs, catering kitchen and two ...
businesspost.ie/property/bray-pub-and-overhead-apartments-for-sale-guiding-e1m/
Paid articlePaid
House of the Week: Victorian charm and sunny gardens await in this Bray treasure
businesspost.ie/article/house-of-the-week-victorian-charm-and-sunny-gardens-await-in-this-bray-treasure/
Paid articlePaid
Data shows breakdown of counties housing international protection applicants: Latest data shows there are an average of 307 arrivals per week, with 44 every day ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41307799.html
Dream comes true for Wicklow firm after Netflix success: Audio production company aims to score music for feature-length films following work on trailers for ...
businesspost.ie/article/dream-comes-true-for-wicklow-firm-after-netflix-success/
Paid articlePaid
Powerscourt Hotel gets planning for on-site staff accommodation facility: The operators of the 5-star hotel say the accommodation is needed due to the housing ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41310013.html
Restaurant review: A Roundwood of applause for this refurbished Wicklow pub: Simon Pratt, formerly of Avoca, and Monique McQuaid are onto a winner with The Coach ...
businesspost.ie/food-and-wine/restaurant-review-a-roundwood-of-applause-for-this-refurbished-wicklow-pub/
Paid articlePaid
Public warned not to approach wild monkey that escaped from Co Wicklow sanctuary: A Capuchin monkey, rescued from a UK lab about 20 years ago, escaped from ...
irishtimes.com/offbeat/2023/12/29/public-warned-not-to-approach-wild-monkey-that-escaped-from-co-wicklow-sanctuary/
'A rare day, of which there should be more' is how singer Mary Coughlan describes Nollaig na mBan, or Little Christmas, which takes place tomorrow ... Show more
Ireland's newly-crowned World Junior Boxing Champion is aiming to give 2024 her best shot yet. Siofra Lawless, 16, from Greystones in Co Wicklow won gold in ... Show more
Hundreds attend charity cold water swim in Co Wicklow: Annual swim in Bray has raised more than €350,000 for local causes since 1984
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/01/01/hundreds-attend-charity-cold-water-swim-in-co-wicklow/
Missing Wicklow man finally buried at home 10 years after body found in ocean: A missing man has been buried at home in Arklow, County Wicklow ...
independent.ie/irish-news/missing-wicklow-man-finally-buried-at-home-10-years-after-body-found-in-ocean/a1869481843.html
Rónán Ó Snodaigh: ‘I wanted to live in Dublin – but I moved to Arklow to buy my first home, at the age of 53’
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/ronan-o-snodaigh-i-wanted-to-live-in-dublin-but-i-moved-to-arklow-to-buy-my-first-home-at-the-age-of-53/a4386356.html
Paid articlePaid
Comedian Peter McGann: Christmas dinner can do one, as far as I’m concerned: Comedian Peter McGann would rather eat beans than turkey and has no work next year ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2023/11/23/peter-mcgann-christmas-dinner-can-do-one-as-far-as-im-concerned/
Revealed: Find out which celebrity sold Ireland's most expensive home and what was the largest house price in
independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-find-out-which-celebrity-sold-irelands-most-expensive-home-and-what-was-the-largest-house-price-in-your-county-in-2023/a1884662625.html
Paid articlePaid
Man and woman hospitalised after motorcycle struck kerb in Wicklow crash: The incident occurred on the the R772 Arklow shortly after 12:30am, when a motorcycle ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41299243.html
Grenade washes up on Irish beach: Officers from Arklow set up a cordon and the army carried out a controlled explosion.
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41304385.html
Escaped Monkey Just Looking for Love—'Don't Shoot,' Begs Owner: The monkey was moved away from females at a monkey sanctuary—and then, he jumped ship.
newsweek.com/monkey-escapes-ireland-sanctuary-capuchin-1857117
Staff at Bray’s Sea Life count down final days as venue to close for good this weekend
independent.ie/regionals/wicklow/bray-news/staff-at-brays-sea-life-count-down-final-days-as-venue-to-close-for-good-this-weekend/a77581957.html
O Brother craft beers targets revenue of €3m as it moves to new Wicklow brewery: The firm, which was co -founded by brothers Brian, Barry and Paddy O’Neill ...
businesspost.ie/news-focus/o-brother-craft-beers-targets-revenue-of-e3m-as-it-moves-to-new-wicklow-brewery/
Paid articlePaid
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics