Peter McKenna

What went wrong at the Peter McVerry Trust and why did it need a €15 million bailout?

Why did the housing charity need a €15m bailout?

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 11:23

Iftas 2022: An Cailín Ciúin beats Belfast in ‘watershed moment for Irish-language cinema’

Catherine Clinch (12) wins best actress while Moe Dunford wins best actor for Nightride

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 22:01

GAA hoping supporters adapt quickly to cashless access to games

Tickets remain available in retail outlets where cash can be taken

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 01:00

BBC acquires RTÉ drama co-production Hidden Assets

Crime thriller set in Ireland and Belgium will be shown on BBC Four

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 12:33

Continued broad appeal of Gaelic games highlighted in new report

Association more than holding its own despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Hidden Assets: An unlikely mishmash of suicide bombers, Irish gangsters and Angeline Ball

TV review: The Irish-Belgian-Canadian drama is Irish stew with moules-frites and maple syrup

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 22:30

RTÉ crime thriller Hidden Assets plots course through Covid terrors

‘Strong nerve’ and schedule ‘miracles’ needed to bring international drama to screen

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 05:16

Kin finale: Eight questions the last episode must resolve

After seven sometimes thrilling, sometimes plodding weeks, season one concludes tonight

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 12:15

Kin is slowly turning into RTÉ’s best drama in years

Episode four review: A tense confrontation shows the crime drama at its best

Sun Oct 03 2021 - 22:30

Kin episode 2 review: It’s the Plodfather, Part II

The brooding drama so far lacks the cranked-up energy viewers might have expected

Sun Sept 19 2021 - 22:46

GAA says facemasks in Croke Park are ‘advisory not compulsory’

Association says it has no legal right to enforce mask wearing at matches

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 21:58

RTÉ eyes ‘sense of normality’ as it promises drama and ‘fun’ in season ahead

Crime series Kin and game show Last Singer Standing among the schedule highlights

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 14:54

Pregnant women make up ‘disproportionate’ number of Covid-19 hospitalisations

Belfast hospitals report treating 12 pregnant women for Covid-19 in last week

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:40

GAA warns failure to wear masks undermines bid to secure larger crowds

Hopes of 40,000 All-Ireland final crowd in doubt due to poor compliance at Croke Park

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 01:00

GAA hopeful 40,000 will be at Croke Park for All-Ireland finals

Weekend’s pilot events include Roscommon against Galway and Munster hurling semi

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00

Breda O’Brien: Independent review crucial in Baby Christopher case

Systemic failures at clinic leading to catastrophe must be fully examined

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 01:00

Covid-19: 467 further cases confirmed in the State

HSE urges pregnant women to take vaccine, says no negative effect on babies in the womb

Fri May 28 2021 - 17:19

One in 25 booked for Covid-19 vaccination centre fails to turn up

Low take-up among pregnant women with rates at maternity units varying between 20 and 60%

Fri May 28 2021 - 15:56

GAA awaiting plans for crowds as fans set to return in North

Association awaiting Government direction as attendance restrictions ease in the North

Thu May 20 2021 - 05:00

Pregnant Senator calls for partners to be allowed attend maternity appointments

Eileen Flynn says same rules should apply in all hospitals amid variations in access

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 17:22

Damage claims against employers unlikely as result of pandemic – barrister

Act provides legal duty for reasonable precautions to prevent person becoming infected

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 04:40

Ex-judge sceptical lower injury awards will cut cost of insurance

Mr Justice Peter Kelly says more pressure likely on District Court due to guidelines

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 03:33

GAA to take keen interest in Leinster trial to get spectators back at the RDS

Peter McKenna also monitoring experience among Pemier League clubs in England

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 19:48

Six recent stillbirths in State linked to Covid-19

Officials consider whether to strengthen virus-related advice for pregnant women

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 00:29

Ministers fear new AstraZeneca curbs will slow vaccine rollout

Officials awaiting advice as drug linked to blood clots which have affected younger people

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 00:10

GAA hoping Brexit will create economic boost from turf farm

Fresh pitches for HQ have been growing just up the road in north county Dublin

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 06:00

Sports organisations collaborate on plans for a return of crowds

GAA joined with FAI and IRFU to submit plan to Government for phased return

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Covid-19 and stillbirth: What does the latest research say about possible complications?

New warnings from HSE and obstetricians will add to concerns of expectant mothers

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 15:57

Another round of TV sports rights upheaval is well and truly kicking off

Amazon’s intentions a mystery as Champions League rights slip away from Virgin

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 13:04

GAA reports losses of €34m for 2020 as pandemic takes its toll

Mulryan says GAA will be ‘knocking on Government’s door’ to help fund 2021 season

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 06:39

GAA revenues plunge €42.5m in worst financial year on record

Government subvention of €18.5m was biggest item of revenue in the accounts

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 14:59

Travel leaders angry at Government’s lack of post-Covid recovery plans

Extending lockdown would leave the Republic an ‘outlier’ in Europe, economist warns

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 06:39

Final Countdown: Hawk-Eye hadn’t the foggiest at Croke Park

Technology failed in foggy conditions during Mayo’s win over Tipperary

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 21:00

Fund Irish culture to lessen impact of donkeys like Wild Mountain Thyme

State support for film industry will make it easier to dismiss Hollywood paddywhackery

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 04:45