Brexit creeps closer Comment by Sean Farrell ‘When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight it concentrates his mind wonderfully.’ The Brexit Endgame is approaching, with prospects all round ranging from unpalatable to disastrous so Dr Johnson’s remark seems appropriate, certainly in Ireland’s case. Boris Johnson (no relation of Dr Samuel) … Continue reading
Mary Ann McMaster came to Australia under the Earl Grey Scheme. Continue reading
She decided where her daughter should go to school. She did not tell the child’s father. Continue reading
It is easy today to forget the extreme ways that nineteenth-century British society divided along sectarian lines. Continue reading
You won’t have any trouble getting into the swing of things, because the killings and mayhem start early…. Continue reading
Some news from the footy field, and from curriculum policy makers. Continue reading
A Tribute to Fr Michael O’Sullivan. Continue reading
Essays on modern Irish life by an Irish controversialist, John Waters Continue reading
Snippets from Irish newspapers, including death of Brendan Grace, The Open and more Continue reading
The recent European and Local elections held in Ireland provided some interesting and significant results in both parts of the island. Continue reading
