Word from the Department of Foreign Affairs has it that there has been a huge spike in the number of British citizens seeking Irish passports in the last little while. That though requires some perspective, A hundred times fuck all …Continue reading →
Let me start by declaring that I hate shopping, of any kind. I rarely need anything myself but when I do, I take a deep breath, put on a brave face and go to a shop. One of my little …Continue reading →
Ian O'Doherty writes very well for the Irish Independent. His latest piece on the Presidential election stateside is worth a look too. That blasted election seemed to run forever. From the outset, my only amazement was that a …Continue reading →
A national anthem is a solemn patriotic song officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity. The anthem of the Republic of Ireland is called the "Soldier's Song," and it is played and sung whenever we have …Continue reading →