As a performance it was at times compelling. But almost none of it was credible.
Ulstermen – or at least those of them who are persuadable – mostly understand why the Republic would not commemorate the battle of the Boyne
Far be it from me to second-guess Colette Browne, the communications director for the Social Democrats, but in her position I am not sure that I would have agreed, during a cost of living crisis, to have my party leader photographed for the Sunday Independent wearing made-to-order clothes with a labelled value of over €1000. […]
The problem is that in the case of the Ukraine war, both sides have reason to think the other might simply collapse.
This is not a situation where small changes are going to work.
This is a story that you’re going to hear a lot about, even if the rest of the Irish media refuse to talk about it until they are absolutely forced to do so.
“Lessons have been learned” is a cliché in Ireland for a reason. It’s because the reality is that lessons are never, ever, learned.
He is unlikely to take my advice, but if it was sought, it would be as follow
For democracy to work as intended, voters need to accept responsibility, and blame, for their own decisions and for the consequences of the things the vote for.
The first thing to note here is that the pollster – Dr. Kevin Cunningham of Ireland Thinks – is one of the best in the business.
If this kind of thing is to be done, it’s a safe bet that it will not be done by the United States.
It is for readers to decide whether this is wise. I’m not convinced, myself.