RT @DanMulhall: UN Secretary General calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. Sadly, his call is likely to go unheeded. We live in an era whe….

RT @DanMulhall: More, though, than all of this,.It’s the architecture of the spirit;.The old thin ache you thought that you’d forgotten -.M….

What do you want to know?.

RT @dfatirl: Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD has joined 21 counterparts from Europe and globally in condemning plans for settlement construction in….

Good news for the Irish pharma sector. “In a win for Europe, that rate applies to some of its biggest exports, including pharmaceuticals, many of which will remain taxed at 15 percent even after the United States finalizes an expected set of tariffs for foreign-made medicines.

RT @DanMulhall: A reminder to businesses with a cross-border footprint that entries for the €500,000 North-South Business Cooperation Award….

RT @DanMulhall: Breaking News: The #Carlichauns & Ireland’s last leprechaun whisperer, Kevin Woods, have made it to the @nytimes. https:/….

“Zelensky wants 'strong' US reaction if Putin not ready to meet.” There certainly ought to be such a reaction so as to put necessary pressure on Putin. Only the US has the capacity to pressure him effectively.

From @nytimes story: ‘Mr. Woods’ little friends have inspired a new animated TV series, “Carlichauns,” which its backers hope to debut in up to 160 countries next year, after pitching it to companies from Disney to Netflix. He is a shareholder in the venture and acts as its.

UN Secretary General calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. Sadly, his call is likely to go unheeded. We live in an era when multilateral diplomacy has gone into retreat. Only the US has the power to rein in Israel & does not seem inclined to want to do so

More, though, than all of this,.It’s the architecture of the spirit;.The old thin ache you thought that you’d forgotten -.More smoke, admittedly, than flame;.Less tears than rain. And the whole business.Neither here nor there & therefore home. Bernard O’Donoghue ‘Westering Home’

RT @DanMulhall: In the disco of a town hotel.boxes are numbered & packed.according to the condition.of their random artefacts. ….Objects w….

I have tried out for the role (examined by Kevin) but been ruled out! There is still a vacancy, but Kevin will have the gig for many years yet.

RT @TedSmyth: A wonderful summer story! Well done @MarkLandler @DanMulhall The name is a bit obscure though for global audiences; how about….

RT @BrianNolan1974: “One of the ways of spreading the word about Ireland is our history, our folklore, our literature, our dance, and our m….

What was it Mark Twain once said in response to stories of his demise. “The report of my death was an exaggeration.’”.Many have been keen to write Europe’s or the EU’s obituary. Stubbornly, Europe & the EU are still alive & kicking!.

In the disco of a town hotel.boxes are numbered & packed.according to the condition.of their random artefacts. ….Objects without purpose.details adrift from plot:.the piano and piano stool.for sale in separate lots. Vona Groarke #Irish #poetry

Breaking News: The #Carlichauns & Ireland’s last leprechaun whisperer, Kevin Woods, have made it to the @nytimes.

Attended another excellent @edfringe show. 20-year-old Sarah Omar is excellent interpreting the songs of Ella Fitzgerald. Her timing & delivery are flawless. Recommended for those who enjoy the Great American Songbook.

RT @DanMulhall: I drive by remote control on this bare road.Under a drizzling sky, a circling rook,. Past mountain fields, full to the brim….

Yesterday’s WH meeting - a qualified success. An unprecedented gathering. Europeans managed to push the pendulum back after it had swung in Putin’s direction in Alaska. Trump’s acceptance of need for security guarantees is significant, but what is meant by it? Putin probably.