The Irish Times

Gardaí in Kerry investigating circumstances of gathering at Healy-Rae pub

Statement says context and veracity of social media content ‘remains to be verified’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 21:05

‘Bizarre’ regulations allow hotels host weddings of 50 but not funerals, Dáil told

Rural TDs appeal for end to contradictory rules but Minister insists they are saving lives

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 20:13

Historic coalition agreement ends almost a century of Civil War politics

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were forged out of the bitterness of an ancient quarrel

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 09:25

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: From Civil War enemies to modern-day partners

Two parties rose out of Anglo-Irish Treaty but today their ideology overlaps considerably

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 12:00

Healy-Rae brothers and their friend appeal convictions for assault

Three given suspended sentences for attacking man after row in queue for Kenmare chip van

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 19:57

Healy-Rae brothers convicted of assault at Kenmare chip van

Kieran James said dispute with three men arose after one skipped queue during night out

Mon Nov 25 2019 - 17:07

Michael Healy-Rae says he was in Dáil before journey to Kerry

Independent TD says he attended the burial of an uncle of his son-in-law in Sneem

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:38

Michael Healy-Rae urged to explain how he claimed Dáil expenses when he was in Kerry

Kerry TD was in Sneem on June 21st last year, yet Dáil records show his ID tag was used to clock him present for Juncker speech

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 20:51

Miriam Lord: Healy-Raes honour Jackie with a hooley in the middle of the day

The Kingdom comes to Kildare Street to remember the late Independent TD

Wed Jun 26 2019 - 21:18

Date set for Jackie Healy-Rae assault case in Co Kerry

Solicitor says councillor and co-accused were ‘very anxious to have the matter dealt with’

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 15:14

More ‘wheels’ added to the Healy-Rae political machine

Johnny is emerging as the leader of the younger generation of Healy-Raes

Sun May 26 2019 - 19:15

Miriam Lord: Healy-Rae’s Delaney devotion reaches fever pitch

The Seanad is led to the guillotine as McDowell stages a judicial uprising

Sat Apr 20 2019 - 01:00

Miriam Lord: Tokens, Istanbul Convention and Independent women

Planning permission, the civil servant who bowed out and male unease at period poverty

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 02:00

Miriam Lord’s Week: FF gets the broadband back together

Katherine Zappone says yes to the dress as Mattie McGrath plays the self-blame game

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 01:00

Pat Leahy: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil still rule the roost

Unless left unites, FG and FF will dominate politics and government forever

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 05:00

That time of year again as the Roses are in bloom in Tralee

Dáithí Ó Sé to host his eighth contest, but 65 hopefuls will be cut to 32 before TV coverage

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 20:26

Founder of successful plant-hire company and a Fianna Fáil fundraiser

Obituary: William O’Brien; born November 2nd , 1928 – died: July 15th, 2017

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 15:50

Oliver Callan: Meet the Irish Donald Trumps

The Healy-Raes only differ from the US president in how they conceal their wealth

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 08:09

Gloves off between FF and Healy-Raes in fight for the Kingdom

Return to FF of Independent councillor Michael Cahill heightens tensions

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 01:00

Danny Healy-Rae: Noah’s Ark supports climate theory

Centuries when country was hot . . . and different centuries cold, says Kerry TD

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 00:05

Michael and Danny Healy-Rae: Gombeen men or political geniuses?

Weekend Read: The brothers carved up Co Kerry and took the spoils of two Dáil seats. How did they do it? The voters in Healy-Rae Kingdom speak out

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 05:45

McGrath may oppose both candidates in taoiseach vote

Independent TD calls for FG-FF deal on minority government by Thursday

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 01:00

Maura Healy-Rae to fill council seat vacated by TD father Danny

Novice councillor employed as teacher will now represent Killarney municipal district

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 16:58

Miriam Lord: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for 32nd Dáil opener

Sinn Féin runs riot but Mary Lou sits on her hands during tributes to Seán Barrett

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 01:00

There’s a world of difference between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Civil War politics may be gone, but resistance to coalition within both parties runs deep

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 09:12

Election 2016: The relentless rise of the Independents

Informal alliance may be on the cards, though formation of cohesive group unlikely

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 16:04

Healy-Raes: Family work ethic yielded remarkable election scenario

If brothers win it may be down to the kind of doggedness their father showed

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 09:13

Healy-Rae brothers issue map carving up Kerry constituency

‘We released what we’re hoping and suggesting to people is a way for them to vote’

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 12:34

Miriam Lord: Can Ross’s ‘non-party’ win some true believers?

The Independent Alliance wanted to nail down the unstable door before the horse bolted

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:00

Michael Healy Rae: Flat of cap, slight of figure, big of personality

‘Two political hawks swoop in to pounce on unsuspecting prey of north Kerry’

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 20:46

Danny Healy-Rae to run in Kerry constituency

Family’s ‘political service’ expanding, candidate says as he announces run with brother Michael

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 15:42

Opinion: Six myths about Independent TDs debunked

Independents they are healthy sign of the openness of our political system

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 01:00

Independents could hold the balance of power after election

Party profile: Independent Alliance likely to demand ministerial role

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 10:50

Noel Whelan: In defence of Independent TDs

Independents’ purposes and objectives are more complex than the crude caricatures

Fri Jan 29 2016 - 01:00