Ireland, since the foundation of the State, has maintained its neutrality in international wars everywhere. A cynic might quip that even if we took sides it would make no difference anyway. At the time of the First Gulf War though … Continue reading →
For years, the most popular brands smoked in Ireland were manufactured by the Fianna Fail Company. From the old 'DeValera untipped cancer sticks to 'Haughy's Number ones' and right through to the tipped, smooth but light 'Bertie Blues', F.F. & … Continue reading →
In my article entitled "A Hostile Climate," I stated that, "When the sun is active we get freezing and the opposite occurs when it is less active." It should, of course, be the other way around. High sunspot activity brings … Continue reading →
My old employer Apple got a damned good kicking from the EU for availing of Ireland's, ahem, generous accounting practices regarding Corporation Tax. In theory, we have an attractive flat rate of twelve per cent on all declared corporate profits … Continue reading →