There’s good news for all you Police fans – or anyone who loves really bad music sung by really old men. They’re back together, and they’re coming to the Point in October. I can already see all the Mercs and Beemers parked on top of footpaths in Ringsend, the middle-aged rockers inside listening to a [...]

So, at least one bloodsport can be good for your health! Forget which party has won, or done well, in the Irish Republic’s general election. Look at the individual candidates’ performances. It’s great fun and is good for your short-term wellbeing by cheering you up no end, if certain candidates get hammered or your favourites [...]

I was in the middle of writing my blog entry today about why I hope things are about to change in this country when I stumbled upon this blog entry, which probably says it better than I was going to. Still, I’ll say a bit anyway. I think it must be an Irish thing, rewarding [...]

Fr Jack Hackett will be the inspiration for the next Minister for Health, no matter who he or she is. You’ll see why in a minute. First of all, read the health sections of the election manifestos of the six main political parties. If you’re not cynical beforehand, you will be afterwards. The two government [...]

Rock the Vote? Perhaps the campaign should be called Mock the Vote, since I can’t imagine that anyone finds credibility, or an incentive to vote, in watching the humiliating and hilarious attempts of our general election candidates to get ‘down with the kids’. These attempts include: Enda Kenny’s revelation to Hot Press that Marilyn Monroe [...]