Tag Archives: Irish News

Three Co-Options And An Election

So congratulations to Sian Mulholland, Stormont’s newest MLA. co-opted by Alliance to replace Patricia O’Lynn in North Antrim. Ms Mulholland has had and is having an interesting career. Previously Sian O’Neill, she is a former caseworker for Naomi Long. She … Continue reading

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The Power Of Columnists

Sometimes a blog post can be inspired by a comment made on a previous post. So this post is in some way inspired by a remark made by commenter (sic) Wolfe Tone. So….Irish News columnists….and newspaper columnists generally. I dont … Continue reading

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Local News Values?

I actually bought The Guardian yesterday. The first newspaper I have bought since the Leveson Report was published prior to Christmas. Actually it was far too soon to get any kind of real “behind the headlines” analysis of the Papal … Continue reading

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Irish News: David Ford Squeaks Out!

My boycott of newspapers is now eight weeks old. I have not of course read the story myself but I understand from Slugger O’Toole that there is an interview with David Ford, Leader of the Alliance Party in today’s Irish … Continue reading

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“Irish News” Today

I have received a couple of emails asking me to comment on Brian Feeney’s colum in the “Irish News” today. This necessitated me walking down to the local shop at 6pm. I spare no effort on behalf of my readers. … Continue reading

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A Tale Of Three Cities

I bought all three of the Belfast daily newspapers today (Friday). There is no expense I will not go to…..to illustrate a blog for my readership. Take a look at the Front Pages (below).    In a sense the newspapers … Continue reading

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