JOHN MANLEY

POLITCAL CORRESPONDENT

John Manley was a late comer to journalism, a fall back after failing to reach super stardom in his preferred career as a professional drummer.

A journalist for 16 years, having survived the late nights and two hour lunches of the Irish News business desk he was appointed Political Correspondent in 2013 .

A keen gardener and environmentalist, other hobbies include walking, geology and - despite it being entirely age inappropriate - house/techno music.

Previous winner of CIPR Business Journalist of the Year and CIPR Environmental Journalist of the Year.

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Renewables group claims spending watchdog's calculations on generous subsidies are 'flawed'

Northern Ireland news 30 Nov, 2020

THE group representing the north's renewable energy sector has lodged a formal complaint against the audit office that queries figures cited in a recent report highlighting the subsidies paid to the owners of single wind turbines .

Sinn Féin support surges to 30 per cent

Northern Ireland news 30 Nov, 2020

SUPPORT for Sinn Féin in the Republic has risen to 30 per cent – more than double the level of Taoiseach Micheál Martin's Fianna Fáil.

Kilmichael Ambush 'changed the course of Irish history' says Mary-Lou McDonald

Northern Ireland news 30 Nov, 2020

THE AMBUSH and killing of 17 British army auxiliaries in Co Cork a century ago "changed the course of history", according to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald.

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley criticised over 'insensitive' tweet

Northern Ireland news 30 Nov, 2020

A SINN Féin TD has been criticised for describing the Narrow Water killings in Co Down as a lesson to "slow learners" about the cost of "occupying Ireland.

The Casual Gardener: It's still too early to call time on the gardening year

Life 28 Nov, 2020

NOVEMBER can be a damp, raw month in the north of Ireland and the past few weeks have been unusually wet, with surface water saturating the soil.

Post-referendum plan should be in place before border poll is called say academics

Northern Ireland news 27 Nov, 2020

REFERENDUMS on Irish unity should take place on both sides of the border only when there is a clear plan of what follows, a group of academics has recommended.