Gorillas aren’t child-killers, but that child was in danger
Amanda O'Donoughue said "I worked with gorillas as a zookeeper at the Knoxville Zoo from January 2006 until August of 2008; after that I volunteered doing sanctuary work and wildlife rehab. Of the dozens of animals I worked with closely, gorillas were my favorite, for their soulfulness, curiosity, and playfulness. Since the news emerged last […]
Waterford’s Jack O’Donoghue makes his debut for Ireland
IT’S A PROUD day for rugby in Waterford, and particularly for Waterpark RFC. Homegrown hero Jack O’Donoghue made his debut for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland this evening, lining out at number eight against Canada at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The Munster back row is one of three debutants in the Ireland team, with a further […]
Public sector strikes in Ireland – teachers and gardai – Donohoe responds
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
Commissioner defends progress of Donohoe investigation
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 […]
Emma Donoghue launches her latest book The Wonder
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/
O’Donoghue leads Killarney Youth Centre bid for European status
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
Sister Angela O’Donoghue, who has spent most of her life at Melbourne’s Abbotsford Convent, celebrates her 100th birthday.
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 […]
Donohue describes how new tax loophole helped Irish economy grow 26%
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
O’Donoghue helps Kerry cruise through to the All-Ireland semi-finals beating Clare
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