Oh my god.

Sitting about two feet from the core of the Ireland Rugby team in Nando’s, Dundrum. Sort of starstruck, but too respectful of the team’s downtime after their win against Scotland, just one week away from Irish sporting history, to even make it clear I know...

Standing firm against terrorism

Northern Ireland is, to put it mildly, having a bad week. The murder, apparently by the Real IRA of two soldiers, in which four other people were seriously injured (deliberately, mind) shocked the governments and media at home and overseas (France24 had the best...
Ireland A vs England Saxons,

Ireland A vs England Saxons,

En route to what should be a nicely exciting game; very happy to have spotted it in time; it more than makes up for missing the Six Nations match, which I will watch, as per tradition, in the Carpenter pub. Am expecting a great game; Danny Cipriani and Harry Ellis...

Essential iPhone Apps Roundup

Having had the iPhone 3g for yonks now, I thought it’d be a good idea to share my thoughts on some of the best programmes I’ve enjoyed using over the past short while.  i’ll try to stick to the functional and the fun. Essentials Apple-sanctioned...

Niall Crowley resigns as Equality Authority chief

The excellent head of Ireland’s Equality Authority has resigned, citing the ridiculous 43% cut in the authority’s budget in the recent budget. The decision is a blow; Crowley had been immensely successful at the authority, and is recognised for the highly...