Can the Greens convince people they have delivered? How will Fine Gael persuade voters to give it a fourth term? And what’s the temperature around a Fianna Fáil/Sinn Féin coalition?
Casual television viewers wondering what to watch on Saturday evenings now that the Rugby World Cup is drawing to a close will be pleased to hear that party conference season is once again with us. The televised leaders’ speeches will offer a compelling option for viewers, especially those who find their remote controls broken.The conferences serve two purposes.
Party ardfheiseanna have changed since the days when they were full of sweaty lads in brown suits and overcoats, smoking their heads off and plotting away to beat the band, drinking gallons of porter in Paddy Cullen’s since about midafternoon. But they still represent a coming together of people who share a commitment and a project.
Fianna Fáil meets in Dublin next weekend in reasonable shape but facing two enormous questions that it must answer in the coming months. In his decade and a bit as leader, Micheál Martin has done a rebuilding job in some respects greater than Ryan’s, taking the party from near oblivion back to the centre of political and national life. True, the party is only half the size it was and has a demographic profile that would make most nursing homes look vigorous.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
European talk pushed to one side as St Pat's eye up double challengeSt Patrick's Athletic have secured Europa Conference League football for next season, but they aren't stopping there.
Read more »
St Pat's v Shamrock Rovers LIVE: Score updates, TV channel info, live streamShamrock Rovers can win their fourth league title on the trot if they beat St Pat's tonight in Inchicore.
Read more »
Shamrock Rovers clinch league title with later strikes against St Pat'sLate strikes from Aaron Greene and Graham Burke have secured Shamrock Rovers' fourth consecutive Premier Division title.
Read more »
Last night, Pat Kenny admitted he once tried to kidnap Gay Byrne, and the story is brilliantLast night, Pat Kenny admitted he once tried to kidnap Gay Byrne, and the story is brilliant.
Read more »
New proposals to ban mobile phones in schoolsNew proposals to ban mobile phones in schools, is this a good idea? For reaction, Pat was joined on the show by Simon Lewis Principal of Educate Together Na...
Read more »