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.

Follow on:
Twitter

All articles by JOHN MANLEY

DUP accused of 'deliberate fudging' after uncertainty over reasons for NSMC meeting no show

Northern Ireland news 19 Apr, 2021

THE DUP has been accused of "deliberate fudging" after the party appeared uncertain about the reasons for its minister's failure to attend last Friday's North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting.

The Casual Gardener: A quick guide on how to grow mushrooms at home

Life 17 Apr, 2021

MUSHROOMS are nutritious, rich in B vitamins, copper, potassium and selenium.

Senior Orangeman Mervyn Gibson says unionist politicians are 'scapegoating' chief constable over Bobby Storey funeral controversy

Northern Ireland news 16 Apr, 2021

A SENIOR Orangeman has claimed unionist politicians are "scapegoating" the chief constable over the PSNI's handling of the Bobby Storey funeral.

ANALYSIS: Baby steps rather than big strides but a move in the right direction

Analysis 16 Apr, 2021

IT IS, as the first and deputy first ministers said respectively, a "landmark" and a "milestone".

Brandon Lewis rejects nationalist calls for British-Irish summit to address recent street violence

Northern Ireland news 14 Apr, 2021

NATIONALISTS have called for the British and Irish governments to adopt a more proactive approach to affairs in the north in the aftermath of last week's disorder in loyalist areas.

Sinn Féin remains committed to pension scheme for all victims of Troubles

Northern Ireland news 13 Apr, 2021

SINN Féin has said it remains committed to securing a payment scheme for all victims of the Troubles – including those injured by 'their own hand'.