Jason Kennedy

Jason Kennedy

Jason Kennedy writes about Irish politics and social issues. He also produces video packages. He is from Borrisokane in co Tipperary and recently graduated from the University of Limerick.

Simon Lawlor and Peter Billing hanging the Edouard Manet portrait of Eva Gonzales at the Hugh Lane Gallery as part of the Hugh Lane Collection, which returned from the National Gallery in London Photograph: Cyril Byrne/The Irish Times
Four priceless paintings return to Dublin

Works by Renoir, Manet, Morisot and Pissarro return to Hugh Lane Gallery

The men, who were arrested on Monday, have been released without charge.
Men held over murder of ex-garda released

Two men released without charge as investigation continues

CEO of IDA Ireland Barry O’Leary said no special tax deal was negotiated between Apple and the Irish Government. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
Ireland not a tax haven, says IDA chief

O’Leary denies special deal between Irish Government and Apple

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett during a protest earlier this year against the sale of Coillte harvesting rights. He said it was clear that people cared about the sale of the country’s natural resources. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons
Coillte harvesting rights protest walks planned

‘Walk in the Woods’ day organised for June

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny trys his skill against GAA President Liam O Neill at the Official opening of the GAA Museum in Croke Park yesterday. Photograph: David Sleator/The Irish Times
Refurbished GAA Museum at Croke Park opened

Hall of Fame, modern galleries and interactive exhibits new to museum

Justice For Magdalenes PRO Claire McGettrick with Mary Lou McDonald in Glasnevin Cemetary during a special ceremony to remember the deceased victims of the Magdalene Laundries earlier this year. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons / The Irish Times
Magdalene advocacy group ends political campaign

Justice for Magdalenes has ‘achieved all that it can’ through political lobbying

A man and dog look on, asThe Queen Mary II – the flagship vessel of the famous Cunard Line – with 3,000 passengers and several hundred crew members aboard, arrives off Dun Laoghaire Harbour today . Photograph: Eric Luke / The Irish Times
Queen Mary 2 leaves Dún Laoghaire

World’s largest passenger brings potential of increased cruise holidays to town

Paul O’Hare and fellow protestors gathered outside the Allsop property auction at the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin today Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times
Protestors gather as distressed properties sold

Father of three ‘disgusted’ as business property goes under hammer

‘The Gathering – Reflections on Ireland’ will include reflections from Olympic gold medallist Katie Taylor, Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney and rugby player Brian O’Driscoll. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien
Call for Gathering photographs for commemorative book

Book will include contributions from Katie Taylor, Seamus Heaney and Brian O’Driscoll

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