The aftermath of this year’s General Election and the uncertainty of when, or indeed if, a government will be formed has dominated much of the media coverage. The elected politicians on the other hand are seemingly united on one issue, the Fianna Fail suggested and Fine Gael proposed idea of Dail Reform. The idea allows…
Apologies for the clickbait-y title, but it’s a fair question: was UFC196 the end of Conor McGregor? If you missed it, McGregor, scheduled initially to fight Rafael Dos Anjos for the UFC Lightweight belt at UFC 196, instead fought Nate Diaz at the Welterweight level. For people who don’t know much about competitive fighting, moving up…
‘God only knows’ was the response of my mother when I told her the title of this piece and it is fairly accurate when you look at the results from the February 26th General Election. When the final result was declared (thank you Longford-Westmeath), Fine Gael remained the largest party in the Dáil, but with…
The following was submitted to our editors as a letter to the editor. It has been published, here, unedited. People get offended so easily these days. It’s a sad fact of life that nobody in the public eye, or indeed out of it, can make an observation or joke anymore without offending various groups….
Molly’s at every party these days; the one that makes those around feel in tune with their surroundings rejoicing in this untouchable euphoric state. The one to rely on for those 6am tracks that haze around while others divulge in temporary love & affection for those around them. Sometimes you forget you don’t even know Molly that…
“What? Really? Why not?” That is the usual response from a fellow student when I reveal that I am teetotal. Sometimes, it is phrased more politely, with a “if you don’t mind me asking?” to cover up their obvious surprise. Others struggle more to hide their shock horror, recoiling with a “WHAT?” – the way…
There have been 427 new cases of HIV infections reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC), the body responsible for tracking infections in Ireland, between January 1st and November 21st of this year. This is already higher the total number of infections reported in 2014 when 377 new diagnosis were made. It is important…
The Young Fine Gael National Executive has avoided facing Motions of No Confidence at its National Assembly meeting next weekend. This brings to an end a series of events following the forced resignation of its former President Padraig O’Sullivan. The youth organisation, which is now led by fellow Tipperary man Colm Taylor, who was Vice-President,…
Recently RTÉ and the BBC NI commissioned a poll from Amarach research for a joint Prime Time/Nolan Live programme on a united Ireland. The poll found the following when asked if they would like to see a United Ireland in their Lifetime. Republic of Ireland Yes 66% No 14% Don’t Know 20% Northern Ireland Yes…
Its November, it means only one thing: everyone on UK television wearing Poppies. Every year there is a row over someone not wearing one. (and this year there was an added one on not ‘bowing deeply enough’ at the cenotaph). Part of me says who cares?! Wearing a Poppy is a personal choice as it means different…