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Standards of political commentary in freefall
Insider has been a keen observer and participant in political affairs for close on 40 years, and one of the biggest changes he has seen in that time is the decline in the standard of political reporting and analysis, seemingly deteriorating at a quickening pace with the passing years.
Joe McDonagh was an iconic GAA personality
We were reading the papers last Friday night when a few texts hit the phone to say that Joe McDonagh had died. Even with the knowledge that Joe had been seriously ill over the past while, it was still difficult to comprehend that such a gregarious, energetic and vibrant man had passed away at such a young age.
Joe McDonagh was an iconic GAA personality
We were reading the papers last Friday night when a few texts hit the phone to say that Joe McDonagh had died.
President to attend Knock concert
The Mayo International Choral Festival have announced that the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins will attend as guests of honour at the Concert For Peace in Knock Basilica on Saturday May 14 which will commemorate the 1916 Rising and World War I. The unprecedented scale of such a concert in this venue will see close to 200 artists perform on the night, all presented by lauded broadcaster, RTÉ Lyric FM’s Liz Nolan. Conductor extraordinaire David Brophy of RTÉ’s award winning High Hopes Choir and instrumental fame brings his impressive experience to proceedings, conducting this special event.
Won't somebody please think of those who lost their seats?
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Galway secures three Seanad seats, but could win more
Three Galwegians have secured seats in the Seanad Éireann, with victories for Alice Mary Higgins, Sinn Féin's Trevor Ó Clochartaigh and Independent Ronán Mullen. However, with the count ongoing, more could join them.
Charity quiz for Console to be held in Monroe's
THE THIRD Annual Charity Table Quiz, Raffle and Auction in aid of Console, takes place in Monroe's Live this Friday [April 22] from 7pm, with chances to win vouchers and bid on a signed Connacht Rugby jersey.
Historic broadcast from Pearse’s Cottage marks centenary of the Rising
During a historic broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from Pearse’s Cottage in Rosmuc in Connemara on Easter Monday, President Michael D Higgins said that the revival of the Irish language was a central aim of the generation who rose up on Easter Monday 1916, and that it was a fitting tribute to those leaders that the programme be broadcast from there on Easter Monday.
Youth Ballet West to stage Coppelia
YOUTH BALLET West is to stage the classic ballet Coppelia in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday April 5 and Sunday 6, but there are fears this could be the company's final show.