by nabidana | Sep 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
September 11, 2001. Was in a BBC studio, talking about the new university year. Got a text message from a friend, who knew it was a rum do, but whose text seemed to suggest an accident. Simultaneously, a researcher from the newsroom interrupted the interview. In the...
by nabidana | Jul 16, 2009 | politics
Speaking after the launch of the report of An Bord Snip Nua, Ireland’s Taoiseach Brian Cowen outlined his vision for the leaner Ireland which will emerge in the aftermath of the proposed cuts. “It’s very simple,” said the Taoiseach. ...
by nabidana | Jan 14, 2009 | Uncategorized
The star and creative force behind of one of the best television series ever created has died, age 80. Patrick McGoohan’s credits are enormous; he won two Emmy Awards and defined the TV thriller. The iconic actor will be best remembered for the astounding ITV...
