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…if University education were universally available and availed of, the country would collapse in one generation
The words of Brian O’Nolan, variously Brian Ó Nualláin, Myles na gCopaleen, Myles na Gopaleen and, of course, Flann O’Brien. That O’Nolan was referencing his own dissolute student days at UCD only mildly distracts from the prophetic undertone of his words: I paid no attention whatsoever to books or study and regarded lectures as a [...] read our review »
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Talking to a brick wall: how to make politicians listen?
It took me a long time to warm to advertising agencies. The first time I worked with one I was working in sales management on Fairy Washing Up Liquid. I was due to attend a meeting at which I was to be told what consumers really thought of the brand. I remember my reluctance to [...] read our review »
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The Imperfectionists (Tom Rachman) – an insight into a newspaper that’s maybe not so fictional
‘news’ is often a polite way of saying ‘editor’s whim’ Given the shift from print to online and e-ink, maybe Tom Rachman’s The Imperfectionists was a suitable first first book for me to finish reading on the Kindle. Considering the economic pressures on the newspaper industry, his novel perhaps captures the spirit and soul of [...] read our review »
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Comment on The DUP: a steadying ship?
on 23 March 2010 at 2:44 am
the boundary commission didn’t help McDonnell but I do realise that Anna Lo and Aex Maskey can thwart the doctor. Still think he’ll nick it like Durkan and Ritchie
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Comment on The origins of distrust between unionists and the Tories…
on 23 March 2010 at 12:37 am
Any word yet on South Antrim?
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Comment on The DUP: a steadying ship?
on 23 March 2010 at 12:36 am
I think that a split unionist vote in SB means that McDonnell can win by a few hundred votes
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