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Seán Kelly
Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Sean Kelly
Frances Fitzgerald rules out seeking nomination to run for presidency
Simon Harris spoke to the former minister and MEP about possibility of being Fine Gael’s candidate
‘Netflix levy’: Fine Gael MEPs urge Minister to meet organisation pushing for charge on TV streaming services
Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan indicates no intention to introduce additional charge
Independent senator Aubrey McCarthy expresses interest in possible Áras run
Businessman and charity co-founder the latest person to reveal they are considering presidential tilt
When do the clocks go back in Ireland? All you need to know and what Coldplay have to do with it
The controversial clock change is considered outdated and unhealthy by some, but will take place this year nonetheless
Don’t write off Gráinne Seoige. The original celebrity candidate was Jack Lynch
Lynch is a prime example of the problem with lazy monikers and a label that lumps all candidates with name recognition, but wildly varying backgrounds, together
European election results: Who is still in line for a seat and where will the transfers flow?
Slow race towards European Parliament restarts this morning as counts in Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South resume
GAA championship previews: Not a lot to separate Donegal and Armagh
Galway will have to overcome problems with Mayo’s physical power
Sam Bennett can blame it all on simple twist of fate
He has not won a race since Tavira last year but his next victory is surely pending
Wintering waterbird species decline sharply as climate changes - survey
BirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in number
Five Irish MEPs sign motion calling for all EU ports to close to Russian vessels
Motion addressed to Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel signed by 207 MEPs
Diarmuid Murtagh’s final flourish seals title for Roscommon in full-on encounter
Galway had come back from five points down in the final quarter of Division Two decider
Peloton suffers a curious cycle of withdrawals
There is no hardier athlete than the pro cyclist, which is what makes this more mysterious
Miriam Lord’s Week: Virus surge sees Cabinet isolated in Covid Castle
Elsewhere, we were doing time on Bernard’s watch, and saw some political engagement
Ciarán Murphy: Galway among a number of counties that can dare to dream just now
With no giant bestriding this championship there’s no harm in a flight of fancy
Waterford braced for fresh battle with old tormentors Kilkenny
Cats historically dominant but in recent years the balance has tilted the Deise’s way
Scramble to avoid dreaded Tailteann trapdoor hots up in Division 2
The bottom four teams have only five points between them after four rounds
Pádraic Joyce far from happy as ‘very sluggish’ Galway see off Offaly
Home side fail to build on a blistering start in Salthill
‘We are paying the price of freedom,’ says Zelenskiy
Standing ovation at extraordinary European Parliament session but West rules out no-fly zone
New football championship format gets 95% backing at congress
Concerns were raised over possibility of dead rubbers in group stages
GPA chief Tom Parsons expects ‘unanimous support’ for integration motion at Congress
Recent poll of GPA’s intercounty players showed 97 cent agreement
MEPs hopeful of diplomatic breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine crisis
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola expresses solidarity with Ukraine
First amendment ‘as Gaeilge’ proposed for EU legislation
Irish language has a newly enhanced status in the European Union since January 1st
Green proposal for football championship reform likely to get green light
Proposal includes round-robin that protects importance of provincial championship
Seán Moran: Development funding topic surely worthy of debate
Issue has been causing concern for a number of years and deserves a hearing at congress
‘There’s a whole different buzz’: No tickets cancelled so far – Cork panto director
Everyman Theatre will host full capacity shows but ask adults to show Covid certs and wear masks
The family firm: How to survive and thrive when mixing business and family
From separating from personal feelings to planning succession, family can be a tricky business
Irish cycling’s new kids on the block provide hope after Roche and Martin bow out
Women’s cycling scene making rapid progress in previously neglected wing of sport
Ian O’Riordan: UCI must listen to the likes of Martin and Roche as they bow out
There is difference between suffering on the bike and fearing for your life
Patrick Lefevere’s extraordinary comments about Sam Bennett have no place in sport
Cyclist’s ex-manager known to kiss his riders when they’re up and kick them when they’re down
Dan Martin to end career in style before chasing ‘exciting new challenges’ in life
One of the best Irish riders ever, he won a rare hat-trick in the three Grand Tours
Mixed emotions as Troubles survivors win 13-year pension battle
Thousands of people badly injured in North’s violence can now apply for scheme
Mayo tear up the script and add another page to their Connacht roll of honour
James Horan’s side claim 48th JJ Nestor Cup after turning things around against Galway
Ian O’Riordan: Mark Cavendish again producing least expected days
Frustration for Sam Bennett as veteran’s two stage wins secure him Tour’s green jersey
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