Ryan Nugent

1 month ago | independent.ie | Ryan Nugent

The Galway journalist takes up the role at a pivotal time in Irish and international politicsMary Regan is to become the first female political editor of the Irish Independent. The Galway journalist will oversee political coverage for the Irish Independent in digital and print, as well as the Sunday Independent. Ms Regan, who has been a political reporter with RTÉ since 2018, brings a vast level of experience to the role.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Ryan Nugent

Expecting her to be near the family home in Delgany, Co Wicklow, he was shocked to see his daughter’s location was St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin. As the family raced to get there they were delayed by a road being blocked off due to an accident. Upon arrival at St Vincent’s they realised it had involved his daughter, who was hit by a car as she crossed the road near her place of work in Dublin.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Ryan Nugent

Now a decade to top job, 70-year-old boss travels the world and is passionate about representing disabled athletesMary Davis is in a reflective mood. The former Irish presidential candidate has held the top job at Special Olympics International for almost a decade, having taken on the role in late 2015. It’s approaching the end of a fourth Special Olympics World Games where Ms Davis (70) has been CEO, with the position ensuring she spends a lot more time in Washington DC than her native Mayo.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Ryan Nugent

Mallow man Gavin Bourke slotted home two goals in the three nil win, one of which paid was dedicated to the racing festival in the Cotswolds, as he mounted his floorball stick like a horse upon scoring the opener in the medal match at the Special Olympics World Winter Games. "My girlfriend made a joke with me before the thing started, she said you have to put out a celebration if you score,” he said.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Ryan Nugent

Having claimed five medals on Wednesday, the skiers repeated the trick today, by adding a further four to the count in Sestriere. "More bling” exclaimed Peadar McConville as his son, Caolan took home a second gold medal on the slopes in as many days. He’s going for the hat-trick on Friday, as the Special Olympic team’s first ever advanced skier. Waterford’s Clive Healy also took home his second medal of the week, a silver and Antrim’s Lucy Best also claimed gold, to make it another double.