The man and his pony up on the ridge
This photo was taken at Maleny, Qld, I am actually on the Balmoral Ridge Lookout, and the background is the Sunshine Coast. Unfortunately it was an overcast day, usually one can see ships sailing in the background. Contributed by Frank Donohoe
O’Donoghues visit Ross Castle…from Australia
From Michael O’Donoghue in Australia One of our highlights of our recent trip to Ireland was a visit to the O’Donoghue Ross Castle at Killarney. We did a paid tour of the castle which was excellent. It was a small group of 12 people. The host asked everyone to introduce themselves and she was delighted […]
The O’Donoghue rising from the lake on a motor bike…now in colour
From Frank Donohoe “I attach a shot of the completed mural and bike for you to post to The O’Donoghue Society blog. As you see the mural is a tribute to Bob White to whom I am a close DNA relative. It was through the generosity of the White Family that we were able […]
The story of a replacement O’Donoghue People and Places
While I was away recently I received an order for a copy of O’Donoghue People and Places from Kevin Donahoe I wrote to aplogise for the delay in posting the book Kevin replied “Hi, it’s not an issue at all. I actually have had your book for years, and still have it. My grandmother bought […]
Paschal Donohoe set for second term as Eurogroup president
Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell Political Editor – 3h ago Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is assured of a second term as President of Eurogroup as he was the only candidate to go forward. Paschal Donohoe set for second term as Eurogroup president © Provided by Irish Examiner Today was the deadline for applications and Mr Donohoe, the current […]
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says ‘risk’ of Irish recession ‘could materialise’ next year
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said the “risk” of a recession in Ireland “could materialise” across next year. Minister Donohoe said his Department expects the Irish economy to continue to grow by “1-1.5pc”in 2023, but it that would mark the lowest level of growth “for many years”. He said the risk of a recession has been […]
Which Irish government ministers are doing the best – and worst – jobs? The public has had their say
Paschal Donohoe is the minister who has most competently performed his duties in the last two years, according to the latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll. Serving as Minister for Finance since 2017, Paschal Donohoe received 25pc of the vote, by far the largest of any minister, when the public were asked ‘which of the following […]
67 years a member of the Porsche Club of America
I am a member of the Porsche Club of America. It is an automobile club made up of owners of Porsches living in the United States and Canada. I believe it has the largest membership of any auto owner’s club in the world. In the latest edition of the club magazine, I read that the […]
O’Donoghue rising from the lake on a motorbike!
G’day Rod, You may vaguely know me as an Aussie member of your Association. I am planning on doing some Airbrush design on a spare tank for my motorbike, and was wondering if you could give me your blessing to use your sketch of “O”Donoghue Rising from the Lake”, as the Theme for the design. […]
Paschal Donohoe refuses to rule himself out of top job at bailout fund
Paschal Donohoe refuses to rule himself out of top job at bailout fund Finance Paschal Donohoe (right) and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Michael McGrath. Photo: Damien Storan/PA Wire Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe refused to rule himself out of the running to take over as head of Europe’s bailout fund on the fringes of a […]