A retrospective through the Taoisigh of the modern era
World of Politics with Harry McGee
Charlie Haughey was still Taoiseach when I first set out in journalism over quarter of a century ago. I only encountered him once, at an event in what was...
Picking up those threads of friendship right through life
A small group of old school friends gathered recently for a lovely night out. The first indication that we were now more than 35 years past the Leaving Cert was that food replaced pints...
Blissed out on beaches with ageing bladder
Double Vision with Charlie Adley
After days of solitude in Ballycroy, I head to Achill Island, where I find the same stunning scenery. Yet instead of contemplating my navel, the universe and all points between...
Are we ever to blame for our misfortune?
A Different View with Dave O’Connell
If someone burgles your house because you left the window or back door unlocked, do you at least have to share a portion of the blame?
The thought occurs on...
Show some real resolve with New Year promises
A Different View with Dave O’Connell
New Year, New You – or so they say. But unless you’ve access to your own cosmetic surgeon, the chances are it will be hard to tell the difference...
Tired over Christmas? Blame it on the turkey!
A Different View with Dave O’Connell
You can picture the scene at almost every dinner table in the country – Christmas afternoon, dinner eaten, granny snoring in the armchair, the feast looking like it had...