Monthly Archives: January 2012

ALIVE

Alive, The Irish Catholic Monthly Newspaper or media mouthpiece for the über Catholic,  claims readership figures of 380,000. An impressive number, a number so fantastical, its inspiration clearly taken from the Bible where its penchant for exaggerating events is only … Continue reading

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Enda’s weekly letter

This will be a very challenging year for the Irish health service and to state otherwise would be misleading of me. This will be the case, particularly, for the many hospitals currently carrying a deficit from last year. What we … Continue reading

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Time to get rid of the late late show ?

One of our nations sacred cows. The Late Late show has been a constant presence in our lives. Well, mine anyway , as far back as I can remember. Alas like all sacred cows they eventually have to be sacrificed … Continue reading

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The anti household charge song

Cant see this going to No1 in the charts , but in the grand tradition of the oppressed Irish people , sure we will write a song about it……

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The shallow depths of Irish Politics

Indulge my political navel gazing. As voters we reap what we sow, we choose to believe who tells us the best untruths when it comes to deciding whom makes collective decisions on our behalf. I use the word untruths because … Continue reading

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Predictions for 2012

Like Nostradamus I too have looked into the future , I have read the tea leaves , deciphered the runes , consulted with the Oracle of Delphi down the local and have had visions of what lies in wait for … Continue reading

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What Stigma ?

Stan Collymore became the darling of twitter recently by tweeting a Cúpla focail as gaeilge. Collymore seemed intent on endearing himself to the Irish tweeting public for whatever reasons within his own mind , which is perfectly ok no problem … Continue reading

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