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There is a story about The Duke of Wellington and the Connaught Rangers. It may be apocryphal, but the point behind tells us a truth about ourselves - or something that was once true.

AS ALWAYS there is a huge variety of books available as gifts this Christmas which in an increasingly harsh economic climate offer wonderful value and, when chosen properly, are immensely and deeply appreciated.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

AFTER THE Napoleonic wars a gap emerged between what weapons were capable of, and the tactics adopted to deploy those weapons. That gap grew and led to the slaughter of WWI.

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The Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s inability to recognise new politics and the fact that he is a ‘tribal leader’ illustrates that he has not yet stepped into the shoes of a Taoiseach - and probably never will.

Third championship for Naomh Brid? or Mount Leinster Rangers?

I have always had great respect for the Irish yew tree. Because of its association with sanctuary and protection in mythology, you often see the yew in old graveyards. But its strength and bulk in old age, (it can live for hundreds of years, fertile to the last bearing red berries and new growth every spring), it is also associated with love and protection. It is considered a great gift to have yew in your garden. If you are fortunate to have yew trees of a great age you are doubly blessed. Its branches are traditionally used in the Palm Sunday ritual.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?