The economist David McWilliams says “Whether the loyal brotherhood like it or not, the economies of the North and its much larger cousin, the South, are integrating slowing but surely. This will continue because it makes commercial sense.” Is he right? And if he is, where does that leave the DUP?
There have been a number of unprovoked attacks in the O’Connell Street area, both involving tourists and both creating serious injury. Why is O’Connell Street in Dublin so dangerous, and is the answer to police it more strictly? Or are there several answers?
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked. Well, plenty, if you take Rishi Sunak’s unhappy response to the news that the EU has adopted Isles Malvinas for The Falklands. Do names matter?
And what about that hurling final yesterday – wasn’t that some show of strength, tenacity and skill. And yet, while Croke Park had over 80,000 people in attendance, there are a lot of counties,especially in NEI, where hurling simply doesn’t happen. Why’s that, I wonder?
And is ‘Danny Boy’ (aka ‘The Londonderry Air’) the most beautiful song you’ve ever heard. I have my own favourites, and so, I’m sure, do you. Now turn on, tune in and drop out….
Enjoyed that episode, light hearted and funny. By the way, mention of BBCs John Campbell. His mother is one of the Townsends ( bookies ) from Omagh. Seriously bright fella. I remember a spokesman from the Grenfel tragedy campaign on radio Ulster campaigning against, I think the
Kingspan insulations’
sponsoring of rugby. Campbell came on to explain the background and was singled out by the campaigner for his grasp of the subject, But I’m sure most people can see he is restrained from telling the truth when it comes to Brexit economics. Nighty night.