Simon Harris front-runner to succeed Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach

SIMON HARRIS is currently the front-runner to succeed outgoing Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael party leader. Nominations for the new leader opened this morning but a number of ministers viewed as potentials for the top job quickly ruled themselves out of a leadership contest. Helen McEntee, Heather Humphreys and Paschal Donohoe have today confirmed they are not putting … [Read more...] about Simon Harris front-runner to succeed Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach

The Irish Post’s PETER KELLY reports from Washington OPTIMISTS say politics is the art of the possible, but for decades Northern Ireland was filed under 'Mission Impossible'. But not any more it seems after Washington St Patrick's Week 2024.The precious international dividends of the unlikeliest of partnerships – Sinn Féin and the DUP, was dramatically witnessed Stateside this … [Read more...] about Will ‘Chuckle Sisters’ Partnership Endure Thanks to Washington?

GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a car crash in Cork. The single vehicle collision happened on the R607 at Farranamoy, near Kinsale at around 7pm last night (March 20). The driver of the car, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in the car, Gardaí have confirmed. His body was removed to Cork University Hospital, where … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man killed in horror crash in Co. Cork

THERE were three deaths and 175 arrests made for driving under the influence on Ireland’s roads over the St Patrick’s bank holiday weekend. Figures released by the Gardaí today reveal the extent of the offences recorded while Ireland enjoyed an extra-long weekend marking the country’s national day. Three people were killed on the roads during the police force’s Road Safety … [Read more...] about Three deaths and 175 arrests for driving under the influence on Ireland’s roads over St Patrick’s weekend

A NEW documentary which shines a light on the life and legacy of Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan will air this weekend. Stable: The Boxing Game follows the day-to-day goings on inside the McGuigan Boxing Gym, which was founded by the Monaghan man deemed one of the greatest fighters of his generation. Produced by Lorton Entertainment, the four-part series documents life … [Read more...] about Documentary follows life inside gym founded by Irish boxing legend Barry McGuigan