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
The European Union seems to be constantly in crisis Continue reading
Newslets from the Irish papers Continue reading
The Treaty settlement almost a hundred years ago led to the Irish Civil War; the outcome of the backstop talks over the next few months could be just as momentous. Continue reading
As a border child from the counties of Tyrone and Derry, I have seen the hard border, that no one wants again. I remember the salmon smuggling, the customs officers on both sides Continue reading
How different emigration is in the second decade of the 21st century Continue reading
In many places, the border lines made little sense and did not reflect local economic and social geographies Continue reading
It was the first time that a Unionist leader had attended an Ulster GAA final. Continue reading
The commitment by the EU to accept a united Ireland is a huge victory for the Irish government Continue reading
A persuasive argument that unification between Northern Ireland and the Republic is inevitable before very long ….. Continue reading
