WITH a nonchalant shrug of the shoulders which suggested ‘hey, could have happened to anyone’ the main political parties contesting the 2020 general election admit it was a combination of simply not caring and having absolutely no ideas that led to mental health funding and reforms featuring so low on their agendas. “There’s always next… Read more »
DESPITE so far killing only a quarter of the normal flus daily body count, the coronavirus has managed to reach epidemic proportions through the medium of global news and media, making it one of the most viral and dangerous news virus stories this century. “If the virus spread as quickly as the news of it… Read more »
Name: Micheál Martin Age: Old enough to know better. Party: The one that, during the Referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment, had half of its TDs actively campaigning for a No vote. Superpower: Has family that can be traced all the way back to the lads who shot Michael Collins. Favourite inspirational quote: “The only… Read more »
WHILE SINN FÉIN’S increase in popularity has emerged as the story of the election, Fianna Fáil, if polls are to be believed, will emerge with the most seats from the general election and in a bid to increase the likelihood of this happening have promised the nation’s voters McDonald if they behave themselves. “Yes, now… Read more »
THE Republican controlled Senate has voted to acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, allowing US President Donald Trump to take his rightful place alongside other famously not guilty people such as O.J. Simpson, which he did with his trademark humility, grace and poise. With Trump blocking the White House… Read more »
Name: Eamon Ryan. Age: 7 in dog years. Party: Green Party. Superpower: Regeneration, having Saoirse McHugh representing the party. Favourite inspirational quote: “We may not be a big party, but we’ve never served at the political wing of a paramilitary organisation responsible for the deaths of thousands”. Pastimes: Recycling old policies. Key message to public: “You’re… Read more »
VOTING in Ireland’s general election on Saturday? Hungry for yet more information of the leaders of Ireland’s largest parties? Get to know Sinn Féin’s leader in detail below: Name: Mary Louise McDonald Age: 50 Party: Diet Sinn Féin Superpower: Has the lowest center of gravity of any living TD. Favourite inspirational quote: the entirety of… Read more »
POLICE in Los Angeles have launched an investigation into the murder of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas who was found dead this morning in his home from a suspected gunshot wound to the centre of his chin, WWN can report. The silver screen legend, star of such films as Spartacus and Paths Of Glory, was 103… Read more »
SPEAKING from the lobby of the hotel that he and his family have lived in for three years, nine-year-old Dublin kid Evan Wright has made a heartfelt plea to voters across the country to consider the sanctity of the Special Criminal Court above everything else when they head to the ballot boxes this weekend. Like… Read more »
