Mícheál Lehane
@fertha.bsky.social
Political Correspondent at RTÉ, Ireland’s Public Service Broadcaster.
Storm lifts at sunset at The White Strand in Cahersiveen.
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Storm lifts at sunset at The White Strand in Cahersiveen.
Kerry FC pull one goal back in Tallaght.
October 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Kerry FC pull one goal back in Tallaght.
Two of Cahersiveen’s most well known businesses shut their doors for the final time this week. Banks shop lit up the corner of Church Street for the last eight decades. The Fertha Bar was a key part of the town since its doors opened in 1988. #BarrnaSráide
September 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Two of Cahersiveen’s most well known businesses shut their doors for the final time this week. Banks shop lit up the corner of Church Street for the last eight decades. The Fertha Bar was a key part of the town since its doors opened in 1988. #BarrnaSráide
Catherine Connolly says people are intensely engaged in this presidential campaign and rejects claims that it is dull.
September 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Catherine Connolly says people are intensely engaged in this presidential campaign and rejects claims that it is dull.
Maria Steen says the hunger for an alternative candidate will go unsatisfied and never before has the political establishment seemed more oppressive and detached from the public. She said that she has been unsuccessful but does not feel she has lost.
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Maria Steen says the hunger for an alternative candidate will go unsatisfied and never before has the political establishment seemed more oppressive and detached from the public. She said that she has been unsuccessful but does not feel she has lost.
Catherine Connolly calls for an open debate on the nominations process for presidential elections asking if it’s right that it is confined to members of the Oireachtas and Councillors. At the Ploughing Championships she said a healthy democracy can cope with such a debate.
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Catherine Connolly calls for an open debate on the nominations process for presidential elections asking if it’s right that it is confined to members of the Oireachtas and Councillors. At the Ploughing Championships she said a healthy democracy can cope with such a debate.
The FG and FF candidates meet at the ploughing championships. As is most often the case under the PR-STV system, transfers will be crucial when the votes are counted on October 25th.
September 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The FG and FF candidates meet at the ploughing championships. As is most often the case under the PR-STV system, transfers will be crucial when the votes are counted on October 25th.
Good win for Kerry FC in Tralee.
May 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Good win for Kerry FC in Tralee.
“It’s a bit cold but I’m all good. I have lots of chocolate,” disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody tells opposition leaders as she begins a 50 hour protest outside Leinster House to highlight long delays for children awaiting an assessment of need.
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
“It’s a bit cold but I’m all good. I have lots of chocolate,” disability rights campaigner Cara Darmody tells opposition leaders as she begins a 50 hour protest outside Leinster House to highlight long delays for children awaiting an assessment of need.
Kerry FC hold on to claim a precious 1-0 win for the second week running as Treaty United leave Tralee empty handed. Tim-Oliver Hiemer superb once again.
May 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Kerry FC hold on to claim a precious 1-0 win for the second week running as Treaty United leave Tralee empty handed. Tim-Oliver Hiemer superb once again.
Tim-Oliver Hiemer’s second penalty save against UCD last night.
May 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Tim-Oliver Hiemer’s second penalty save against UCD last night.
Great 0-1 win for Kerry FC against UCD in Dublin tonight. Tim Heimer saved two penalties. Q
May 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Great 0-1 win for Kerry FC against UCD in Dublin tonight. Tim Heimer saved two penalties. Q
Kerry FC go 1-0 up at UCD Bowl. Sean McGrath scored the penalty.
May 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Kerry FC go 1-0 up at UCD Bowl. Sean McGrath scored the penalty.
Sceilg Mhichíl from near Ceann Dhuichealla.
April 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sceilg Mhichíl from near Ceann Dhuichealla.
Great result for Kerry FC who win 3-0 against Athlone.
April 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Great result for Kerry FC who win 3-0 against Athlone.
Pressure continuing to build on the Ceann Comhairle.
March 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Pressure continuing to build on the Ceann Comhairle.
The Taoiseach has said that Ireland will increase its financial aid to Ukraine “on all fronts.”
February 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Taoiseach has said that Ireland will increase its financial aid to Ukraine “on all fronts.”
Big win for Kerry FC
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Big win for Kerry FC
Mattie McGrath, who is a member of the controversial Dáil Regional Group, reveals that he wanted to join another group in December but received no reply.
January 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mattie McGrath, who is a member of the controversial Dáil Regional Group, reveals that he wanted to join another group in December but received no reply.
The wording which Government hopes will end the row over the Regional Group’s speaking rights.
January 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The wording which Government hopes will end the row over the Regional Group’s speaking rights.