Irish pharmacist scoops Australian Idol title

THE Irish singer crowned Australian Idol winner was last night congratulated by the Government.

Pharmacist Damien Leith, 30, from Co Kildare, won most public votes in the popular Network Ten reality TV show in Sydney.

Irish Arts Minster John O’Donoghue said: “I want to heartily congratulate Damien on his success on behalf of the Irish people and wish him well in his music career.”