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The awaking of Augusta - Marriage

My dear Miss Persse, I have read over many times the letter which you wrote to me a fortnight since when returning Roderick Hudson. Am I too presumptuous in thinking that there is something more in it than a mere critique on that book? I have thought over and over again on the subject and have at length determined to ask if I may write freely to you - on the most momentous question affecting a man and woman’s life…..’
Kirwan’s Lane c1965

In spite of the sunshine, this is a dreary 1960s photograph of Kirwan’s Lane which was originally taken by Derek Biddulph.
Kinder gentler politics and media needed in our democracies
Ms Jo Cox – what a simple name; what a dreadful deed.
Dick Martin’s desperate struggle to retain his Galway seat

The present national election is a mild and gentle affair, compared to some previous occasions though none reached the madness and abandonment of the notorious Galway election of 1826.
Nineteenth century Galway elections
Elections in the 19th century were a great deal more lively, entertaining, and violent than those of the present day.
End of the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry
I am aware that earlier when I started to write for the Advertiser that we spoke about the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry but it has now concluded its work. I thought it would be helpful to review how it conducted itself and how it ended.