Kevin Sharkey

Belfast

Reporter at BBC

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

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Raise the Roof protest takes place outside Dáil

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Protest outside Dáil over Ireland's growing housing crisisKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin ReporterBBCThe Dáil motion on housing has been drawn up by the oppositionA major protest is taking place outside the Dáil (lower house of the Irish parliament) over the Republic of Ireland's growing housing crisis. The Raise the Roof protest has been coordinated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions which has described the crisis as "the greatest political failure of our time".
Works to enable excavation of mass burial site to start

1 week ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Pre-excavation work to begin at mass burial siteKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterGetty ImagesThe institution for unmarried mothers and their children was run by the Bon Secours Sisters and closed in 1961Works are beginning on Monday to allow the excavation of a mass burial site linked to a historic mother and baby institution in the Republic of Ireland. Tests confirmed the bodies belonged to babies and children up to three years of age.
Man arrested over murder released without charge

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Man arrested on suspicion of McCarrick murder released without chargeKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterGarda handoutAnnie McCarrick disappeared in the Republic of Ireland 32 years agoA man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering an American woman in Ireland more than three decades ago has been released without charge. Annie McCarrick was 26 years old when she disappeared in Dublin in March 1993.
'Disruptive' passengers to face fines of £500

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Ryanair to hand 'disruptive' passengers fines of £500Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterShuttershockRyanair has announced passengers who have to be taken off their aircrafts because of disruptive behaviour are to be fined £500. The Irish airline said said it hopes the fine will "act as a deterrent" to eliminate unacceptable behaviour onboard planes.
Man arrested on suspicion of US woman's murder

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Man arrested over disappearance and murder of US womanKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin ReporterGarda handoutAnnie McCarrick disappeared in the Republic of Ireland 32 years agoA man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of an American woman in the Republic of Ireland more than 30 years ago. Annie McCarrick, who was 26 at the time, had been living in Dublin when she went missing on 26 March 1993.
Four men rescued from Benbulben mountain

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Four rescued after getting into difficulties on mountainKevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterD BarnesSLMRT responders watch the Irish Coast Guard helicopter departFour men have been rescued after getting into difficulties on a popular Irish mountain. The group became disorientated during bad weather on Benbulben in County Sligo on Monday. Gardaí (Irish police) were alerted as local weather conditions deteriorated with heavy rain and gusting winds.
Jarlath Burns rules out Irish Presidential bid

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey

Jarlath Burns rules out Irish Presidential bid Kevin SharkeyBBC News NI Dublin reporterGetty ImagesJarlath Burns said "it's a firm no from me" when asked about running for President of IrelandThe President of the GAA Jarlath Burns has said he will not be a candidate in this year's Irish Presidential election. Mr Burns, who is from South Armagh, had been touted as a potential candidate to replace President Michael D Higgins whose second term of office ends in November.
Lightning strike kills 10 young cattle

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kevin Sharkey |Amy Stewart

Lightning strike in County Cavan kills 10 cattle Kevin Sharkey and Amy StewartGetty ImagesIt is understood the animals were struck while sheltering under a tree - Stock imageTen young cattle have been killed in a lightning strike in the Republic of Ireland. The one-year-old heifers died on a farm at Butlersbridge in County Cavan. BBC News NI understands the animals were struck while sheltering under a tree during rain and lightning strikes in the region on Friday evening.
Witness calls former Sinn Féin leader 'war monger'

1 month 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'

1 month 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.