Sally Rooney: ‘I don’t think I could write a piece of fiction not set in Ireland’ buff.ly/3Dk1AWn

RIP Vicky Phelan - an incredible, inspirational and powerful woman who changed Ireland for the better. #Vicky

In modern-day Ireland, Vicky stands as a key icon who helped to sweep away the old-style Paternalistic culture that denied women the right to ask questions about their own healthcare and forced them to remain silent buff.ly/3UWPdq2

Vicky Phelan left me speechless more than once… For a variety of reasons myself, Billy (Billy Keane) & Nicola (nicola anderson) found making this podcast very emotional. And then there’s a blast of ‘Brewing Up A Storm’ in the middle to perk things up! open.spotify.com/episode/7gEGXD…

‘Free’ money from the taxman *World’s best rugby team in action *A load of Irish Xmas gift ideas *Quick reads and music What more would you want on Saturday morning? All on independent.ie too.

Ailish O'Hora has died. It is desperately sad news. A proud Kiltimagh woman, Ailish had the kindest of hearts beneath the hardy exterior she showed to the world. Our thoughts are with her mum & dad & sisters at home in Kiltimagh. Rest gently Ailish. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Great to talk to John Reddington for this

'Disgrace' as GAA umpire allegedly assaulted during minor hurling game in South Dublin suburb buff.ly/3ycIjUj

The Irish have landed #cheltenham

Gordon Elliot’s battalions out on the gallops this morning

Dress rehearsal in Ballina

Joe Biden visits Mayo: 'Anything that could be painted in Ballina had been painted – with a last-minute mural of Croagh Patrick the final flourish. Anything that could be cleaned had been cleaned – down to the street paving brought back to mint condition' buff.ly/3obyhRP

The visit became an emotional one for President Biden when he discovered the priest that administered the last rites to his son, Beau, was now retired and a chaplain in Knock Shrine buff.ly/3oeDNmL

It’s Donald, duck! Former president Trump boasts of 295-yard swing but some dodgy ball placements raise doubt buff.ly/3VBfrzZ

Michael was such a generous colleague, a great conversationist, storyteller and observer of politics. Rest in Peace: Michael O’Regan, ‘generous, compassionate’ Irish Times journalist, dies at home in Dublin irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Always in awe of Lelia Dolan, and especially today. I had the privilege of learning from Leila in NUIG. Raising funds for Médecins Sans Frontieres – and their life-saving work in Gaza. Support if you can! idonate.ie/fundraiser/Lel…

A jubilant Lelia Doolan (90) after her successful parachute jump. What a woman! #peacetakesbrains

Brian Molloy: As gold-medal hero Ciara Mageean proves, camogie offers valuable skills, but it must be more widely accessible buff.ly/3KK1Fqm

Nuacht ó Choiste na dTuismitheoirí Choláiste Eoin & Choláiste Íosagáin! 🎄🎉 Tá Crannchur Aonach na Nollag ar líne & tá na duaiseanna iontach! Barr an liosta? 5 thicéad do Oasis i bPáirc an Chrócaigh! 🎸🎶 rafflecreator.com/pages/88377/cr…. #CrannchurEoinIosagain2024 #AonachEoinIosagain

Delighted to have somebody of Mary’s caliber and experience joining the team. Excited to see her get started as Political Editor in a world that needs more explaining than ever.