Politics

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Connolly In The Park A Wise Choice: 

Anatomy & Post-Mortem of a Landslide Election  What a difference a year makes.  In December 2024, Pat Leahy of the Irish Times proclaimed Micheal Martin as a Resurrection Man (at the time, I begged to differ describing him as not the Messiah but a very lucky boy).   Leahy described him as “starting another chapter in a long political odyssey that has seen … Continue reading Connolly In The Park A Wise Choice: 

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Blessed Are The Deal Makers (for they shall inherit the Kingdom of Gaza)

President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan originated as an Israeli/US collaboration—as is the War on the Palestinians—with Israel leading the United States. Israel/US is a double act.  The US supports Israel unconditionally—just more openly under Trump than previous administrations, which maintained some discreet distance.  Trump—who is an unusually open amoral politician—has little concern with issues like ethnic cleansing … Continue reading Blessed Are The Deal Makers (for they shall inherit the Kingdom of Gaza)

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The evolution of British policy and the emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department

The Brian P. Murphy OSB Archive. (Series 9) The evolution of British policy and the emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department in the years after the Easter Rising, 1916-1918. Mss notes, Part 21 English Response:  December 1919  Remarkably, the reference by Childers to racial superiority was substantiated, even as he wrote, by Lord French, … Continue reading The evolution of British policy and the emergence of a Sinn Fein Publicity Department

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The Crown

Questions are being raised about the status of the monarchy of Britain and Northern Ireland while the actual Government of the United Kingdom state tries to find a way of ensuring that the United States does not arrange a settlement of the War in the Ukraine without the defeat of Russia—which is to say, without … Continue reading The Crown

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Book Review:  Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004

This book, which was published in 2004, gives an interesting insight into Emmanuel Todd’s thinking in that year compared to his current thoughts, as outlined in his recent book La Défaite de L’Occident, which was reviewed in the September issue of the Irish Political Review.Many of the trends he identified in this book have been … Continue reading Book Review:  Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004

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Letters

Mansergh and Haughey Sir, – I greatly respect Diarmaid Ferriter. While I do not always agree with his analyses, I admire how he brings his well-informed historical opinions to the public forum rather than merely seeking acclaim among his academic peers. A case in point was how he recently braved opprobrium with his partial defence … Continue reading Letters

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ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25

BUDGET NOVEMBER 25 UNIONS line up to warn of looming strikes after budget snub to workers  (Irish Independent, 9.10.2025). “Employers face salary pressures as minimum-wage rise to create ripple effect. “The potential for industrial action has heightened, with pressure for pay rises predicted to mount following the budget. “Someone on a €50,000 salary is expected to pay … Continue reading ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25