Once again Northern Ireland politicians have shown themselves to be unequal to the challenges of government, with the rejection of a same sex marriage bill in the Northern Ireland assembly. The bill, which had the support of the two…
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Easter has a particular potency for the Irish. In the national mythology, the Easter Rising of 1916 is central to the story of Ireland and where it sits historically, culturally and politically. The power Easter 1916 exerts is felt…
Continue ReadingA letter from Scotland
I am in the interesting position where I can help bring about the downfall of the United Kingdom. OK, it’s only one vote. But the way things are going, it could be a crucial one. As a blow-in from…
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