Kevin Sharkey

Belfast

Reporter at BBC

BBC Dublin Reporter - BBC Newsline, BBC News NI. Contact me by email - [email protected]

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Witness calls former Sinn Féin leader 'war monger'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Adams called 'war monger' by witness at libel trialKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterPAGerry Adams pictured outside High Court in Dublin last week Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has been described as a "war monger" at a court in Dublin. Ann Travers, whose sister Mary was murdered by the IRA in 1984, made the claim when she was giving evidence in a libel case brought by Mr Adams against the BBC.
BBC report into murder of 'high public interest'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

BBC report into Gerry Adams of high public interest, court hearsKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterReporting fromDublin High CourtPA MediaGerry Adams pictured outside the High Court in Dublin last weekAn independent media consultant has told a court in Dublin he believes a BBC programme which contained an interview alleging Gerry Adams sanctioned Denis Donaldson's murder was of high public interest.
Searches ongoing at County Kerry farm where human remains were found

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Searches continue at farm where human remains were foundKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterAn Garda SíochánaMichael Gaine, 56, has been missing for more than eight weeksSearches are continuing at an Irish farm where partial human remains were found. The discovery on Friday was made almost two months after County Kerry farmer, Michael Gaine, went missing. Police are continuing to question a man in his 50s who was arrested on Monday on suspicion of murdering the 56 year old.
Irish wolfhounds join writer's protest

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterIrish wolfhounds have joined a protest by writers, who are protesting about what they describe as "any piracy" of their works being used by Meta's AI model. The protest at the Dáil and Government buildings in Dublin was led by the Irish Writers Union (IWU). The union, which is coordinating a campaign with Irish publishers, screenwriters, and poets, is demanding that Meta "complies with Irish and EU copyright laws in the training of its AI model".
Irish students warned against 'activism' in the United States

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterIrish students have been warned to be cautious about "activism" while on a popular work and travel visit to the United States this summer. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has issued the advice following concerns about heightened activity by US immigration officials after President Donald Trump's promise to combat antisemitism in an executive order in January.
Dublin school ends 'GAA catfish' disciplinary process

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

School ends 'GAA catfish' disciplinary processKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterGetty ImagesThe proceedings at the High Court in Dublin have now endedA Dublin school has stopped a disciplinary process against a teacher who denies she is a so-called "GAA catfish". Last month, Niamh Farrell, of The Spires, Portadown in County Armagh, was granted a temporary injunction against the board of management of Coláiste Éanna CBS in Rathfarnham.
Irish TD Richard Boyd Barrett announces cancer diagnosis

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Irish politician Richard Boyd Barrett shares throat cancer diagnosisKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterPABoyd Barrett said he initially noticed swelling in his neck in November 2024A well-known member of the Dáil (Irish Parliament) has revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Richard Boyd Barrett, 58, who is a TD for Ireland's People Before Profit party, said he was preparing for an "intense period" of cancer treatment.
Trump tariffs: Ireland expected to be among hardest hit

2 months ago | bbc.com | John Campbell |Kevin Sharkey

Trump tariffs: Ireland expected to be among hardest hitJohn Campbell and Kevin SharkeyReutersTrump said his tariff policy is aimed at protecting businesses and boosting manufacturing in the USIreland is expected to be one of the most affected countries when President Trump announces a new round of tariffs later this week. EU goods are expected to face a tariff of about 20% when entering the United States. Among EU countries, Ireland is the most reliant on the US as an export market.
Crypt unable to open due to damaged mummified bodies

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Damaged mummified bodies prevent Dublin crypt from openingKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterBBCArchdeacon of Dublin and Vicar of St Michan's Church, David Pierpoint, said the damage is 'irreparable'An Anglican church in Dublin has been unable to reopen an historic crypt to the public since the remains of mummified bodies were damaged in an arson attack.
Michael Lowry says no offence meant by two-finger gesture

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Politician says no offence meant by two-finger gestureKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterPaul Murphy TDMichael Lowry insists his two-finger gesture in the Dáil was not meant to offendA two-finger gesture by an Irish Parliamentarian has been prominent across social and mainstream media this week. The politician in question, a highly controversial member of the country's national parliament, subsequently insisted that he meant no offence.