Sunrise on the Fertha estuary at Carhan near Cahersiveen where Daniel O’Connell was born in 1775. The ruins of his birthplace remain.
Mícheál Lehane
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Political Correspondent at RTÉ, Ireland’s Public Service Broadcaster.
From “the groves of Carhan River to the slopes of Benatee” near Cahersiveen.
RTÉ News: E-scooters set to be banned for under-18s, hi-vis vests and helmets to be mandatory www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
E-scooters set to be banned for under-18s
E-scooters will be banned for anyone aged under 18, under proposals agreed by the Government.
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The Taoiseach has said that the Government will work will Andy Burnham to facilitate a stronger relationship between the UK and European Union.
RTÉ News: FAI Cup round-up: John Russell suffers nightmare FAI Cup loss in first Shelbourne game www.rte.ie/sport/soccer...
FAI Cup round-up: Russell suffers nightmare FAI Cup loss
John Russell suffered another nightmare Club Orange FAI Cup loss in Mounthawk Park as his first match as Shelbourne boss ended in a shock penalty shootout defeat to Kerry.
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RTÉ News: Kerry to honour 'Iron Man' cyclist Mick Murphy with statue www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
Kerry to honour 'Iron Man' cyclist Murphy with statue
The people of southwest Kerry are set to honour a unique sporting hero with the unveiling of a statue of the cyclist Mick Murphy. Known as the Iron Man and renowned for his unconventional training met...
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RTÉ News: Áine Lawlor bids farewell to RTÉ after more than 40 years www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Áine Lawlor bids farewell to RTÉ after more than 40 years
After more than 40 years with RTÉ, broadcaster Áine Lawlor hosts her final The Week in Politics today.
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RTÉ News: Some sticky issues outstanding as the Dáil recess approaches www.rte.ie/news/politic...
Sticky issues outstanding as the Dáil recess approaches
The Dáil will go into recess on Thursday, but there are plenty of issues that will generate no little controversy throughout the summer and beyond.
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RTÉ News: Government leaders oppose Sinn Féin's 'chapter of reunification' www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
Govt leaders oppose SF's 'chapter of reunification'
On a balmy night in Dublin, the tricolour over Leinster House billowed gently in the summer breeze, as an edgy debate on Irish unity took place in the Dáil.
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Government has held an incorporeal meeting where it agreed to oppose SF’s Irish Unity legislation on the grounds that it cannot impose artificial deadlines on a process that, by its very nature, requires patience, partnership and enduring consent.
RTÉ News: How Aughinish overshadowed Ireland's Presidency fanfare www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
How Aughinish overshadowed Ireland's Presidency fanfare
Ireland impresses with launch of EU Presidency but spectre of Aughinish Alumina investigation overshadows fanfare, writes Europe Editor Tony Connelly.
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RTÉ News: Political realities pierce through EU pomp and ceremony www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Political realities pierce through EU pomp and ceremony
Long before social media made the presentation of your best self a daily, even hourly requirement, the template had already been set by something called a State ceremony.
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European Council President António Costa said the EU is counting on Ireland’s “humour and charm” to see it through the next six months, when Ireland holds the EU presidency.
Members of the Defence Forces carrying the flags of the EU Member States at the opening ceremony of Ireland’s six month presidency of the EU at Dublin Castle.
These are the dates for the planned unwinding of the Excise duties on petrol and diesel.
The Coalition leaders have tonight decided to extend the current excise reductions on petrol and diesel until 1 September 2026 in a package totalling €270 million. After this date the previous rates will be gradually restored over four dates from Sept to end of year.
RTÉ News: Government party leaders to discuss gradual reversal of fuel excise cuts
A gradual reduction in excise cuts on petrol and diesel is set to be discussed by Government party leaders on Monday. It is now understood that a timeline which would see the excise reductions gradually phased out is being drawn up. This would possibly happen over 2 or 3 dates.
RTÉ News: Euclid space telescope snaps best photo yet of the Milky Way's heart
Uisce Éireann have been asked to postpone any non-urgent repairs that would interrupt water supply over the next few days. The request was made by Housing Minister James Browne who expressed serious concern about the impact of water outages on the public.
RTÉ News: 'Seated Figure' installed ahead of Galway arts festival
Rob's #birdoftheday today is #RedBeaks. King of the red beaks: Chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax). Watched a lovely family group at Freshwater West, Pembs, 🏴 on Friday. The youngsters still loudly pestering the adults for food. Keep cool. #birds #ECK #birdphotography #Stunday
