Teachers and gardaí are set to go on strike in coming weeks
http://www.newstalk.com/We-dont-want-public-transporttype-strikes-by-teachers-and-garda--Donohoe
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03.10.2016
Emma Donoghue's latest book The Wonder, published by Pan MacMillan, has been the Book of the Week on BBC's Radio 4
She was also the focus of the 'If I could see me now' feature in the Daily Telegraph of the 24th September
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/emma-donoghue-i-knew-room-would-be-a-hit/
She was also the focus of the 'If I could see me now' feature in the Daily Telegraph of the 24th September
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/emma-donoghue-i-knew-room-would-be-a-hit/
03.10.2016
As gardaí plan to take unprecedented strike action for four days, the Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has told Ministers he is unwilling to agree a special pay deal for members of the force.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/donohoe-rules-out-pay-deal-to-prevent-garda-strike-1.2809326
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/donohoe-rules-out-pay-deal-to-prevent-garda-strike-1.2809326
03.10.2016
The Garda Commissioner has defended the progress of the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was shot dead during an armed robbery outside Dundalk in 2013.
Nóirín O'Sullivan said she accepts that the length of time the investigation is taking can be frustrating for family, friends and colleagues but she said mistakes cannot be made.
She also said that the force remains determined to bring the perpetrators to justice and renewed the appeal for information on the crime.
The commissioner was speaking at a ceremony at the Garda College in Templemore where a Gold Scott medal for bravery was posthumously awarded to Detective Donohoe.
Detective Donohoe's widow Caroline accepted the award on behalf of her late husband.
His colleague Joseph Ryan, who was held at gunpoint by two gang members, was also awarded a Scott medal for bravery.
They were two of 14 gardaí commended for their courage and selflessness in the line of duty, values which the commissioner said epitomise An Garda Síochána.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0922/818311-garda-adrian-donohoe-bravery/
Nóirín O'Sullivan said she accepts that the length of time the investigation is taking can be frustrating for family, friends and colleagues but she said mistakes cannot be made.
She also said that the force remains determined to bring the perpetrators to justice and renewed the appeal for information on the crime.
The commissioner was speaking at a ceremony at the Garda College in Templemore where a Gold Scott medal for bravery was posthumously awarded to Detective Donohoe.
Detective Donohoe's widow Caroline accepted the award on behalf of her late husband.
His colleague Joseph Ryan, who was held at gunpoint by two gang members, was also awarded a Scott medal for bravery.
They were two of 14 gardaí commended for their courage and selflessness in the line of duty, values which the commissioner said epitomise An Garda Síochána.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0922/818311-garda-adrian-donohoe-bravery/
22.09.2016
Sister Angela O'Donoghue, who spent most of her life in Abbotsford Convent, turns 100
By Justine Longmore
Updated 11 Aug 2016, 10:04amThu 11 Aug 2016, 10:04am
Photo: Sister Angela O'Donoghue celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. (ABC News: Justine Longmore)
Map: Abbotsford 3067
A nun who has spent most of her life at the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Sister Angela O'Donoghue spent her birthday surrounded by family and friends, who shared cake and sung her happy birthday.
Photo: Sister Angela (left) in 1965, four years after she became a nun. (Supplied)
Kathleen O'Donoghue was born into an Irish Catholic family in Middle Park, in Melbourne's south, on August 11, 1916.
She was in her 20s and training to be a nun with the Good Shepherd Sisters at Abbotsford when World War II began.
Life changed for everyone in her family.
"Her parents, on the cusp of the World War, were unwell, so she left the convent," Sister Angela's niece, Gay Bourne, said.
Over the next two decades, she worked full time as a typist and secretary, including for Ansett Airways and Shell Australia.
"Working for Shell Australia, she was quite the modern typist and pretty active with work," Ms Bourne said.
Sister Angela returned to Abbotsford Covent to become a nun after her parents died in the late 1950s and early 60s.
"Contrary to usual habiting, she stayed in touch with the nuns, and re-entered the nunnery," Ms Bourke said.
Secret to a long life? Having people do things for you
Edna Neubecker, an old school friend, said Sister Angela always knew she wanted to go back to the convent.
Photo: Sister Angela shared cake with friends and family. (ABC News: Justine Longmore)
"In you went, straight away, never hesitated. [There was] nothing else in view, [she] wanted to be a sister," she said.
Sister Angela continued to use the skills she gained in her working career when she was a nun.
"She was the creator of the Good Shepherd archives," Ms Bourke said.
"When the computer was invented, she typed faster than the computer, which is one of our family stories the children can't quite believe."
Her love of music has also endured; she particularly enjoys musical comedy such as the Mikado.
Sister Angela said she would only want to turn 100 once and said the secret to a long life was having people do things for you.
She received birthday letters from the Queen and the Premier, as well as a certificate from Pope Francis acknowledging her dedication to the Catholic faith.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-11/nun-who-spent-most-of-her-life-in-melbourne-convent-turns-100/7722006
Contributed by Helen O'Donoghue. Sr Angela was her father's first cousin
By Justine Longmore
Updated 11 Aug 2016, 10:04amThu 11 Aug 2016, 10:04am
Photo: Sister Angela O'Donoghue celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. (ABC News: Justine Longmore)
Map: Abbotsford 3067
A nun who has spent most of her life at the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Sister Angela O'Donoghue spent her birthday surrounded by family and friends, who shared cake and sung her happy birthday.
Photo: Sister Angela (left) in 1965, four years after she became a nun. (Supplied)
Kathleen O'Donoghue was born into an Irish Catholic family in Middle Park, in Melbourne's south, on August 11, 1916.
She was in her 20s and training to be a nun with the Good Shepherd Sisters at Abbotsford when World War II began.
Life changed for everyone in her family.
"Her parents, on the cusp of the World War, were unwell, so she left the convent," Sister Angela's niece, Gay Bourne, said.
Over the next two decades, she worked full time as a typist and secretary, including for Ansett Airways and Shell Australia.
"Working for Shell Australia, she was quite the modern typist and pretty active with work," Ms Bourne said.
Sister Angela returned to Abbotsford Covent to become a nun after her parents died in the late 1950s and early 60s.
"Contrary to usual habiting, she stayed in touch with the nuns, and re-entered the nunnery," Ms Bourke said.
Secret to a long life? Having people do things for you
Edna Neubecker, an old school friend, said Sister Angela always knew she wanted to go back to the convent.
Photo: Sister Angela shared cake with friends and family. (ABC News: Justine Longmore)
"In you went, straight away, never hesitated. [There was] nothing else in view, [she] wanted to be a sister," she said.
Sister Angela continued to use the skills she gained in her working career when she was a nun.
"She was the creator of the Good Shepherd archives," Ms Bourke said.
"When the computer was invented, she typed faster than the computer, which is one of our family stories the children can't quite believe."
Her love of music has also endured; she particularly enjoys musical comedy such as the Mikado.
Sister Angela said she would only want to turn 100 once and said the secret to a long life was having people do things for you.
She received birthday letters from the Queen and the Premier, as well as a certificate from Pope Francis acknowledging her dedication to the Catholic faith.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-11/nun-who-spent-most-of-her-life-in-melbourne-convent-turns-100/7722006
Contributed by Helen O'Donoghue. Sr Angela was her father's first cousin
22.09.2016
Tim O'Donoghue, Director of KDYS Services, led Killarney's bid to become Ireland's first European Youth Centre. This will be the third in Europe. The others being Strasbourg and Budapest.
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/killarney-kdys-in-bid-to-become-irelands-first-european-youth-centre-35027459.html
Contributed by Elizabeth O'Donoghue/Ross
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/killarney-kdys-in-bid-to-become-irelands-first-european-youth-centre-35027459.html
Contributed by Elizabeth O'Donoghue/Ross
01.09.2016
In The Times of 1 September Aisling Donohue, a tax lawyer with MG Partners based in Dublin describes how US technology companies can minimise their tax bills in Ireland
08.08.2016
Kerry cruise through to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals beating Clare for the second time this summer.
James O'Donoghue contributed four points
James O'Donoghue contributed four points
