I’ve pulled together a collection of some highs and lows from 2009. There may be a few which are neither highs or lows but have aspects of both or worthy of commentary for some other reason.
Some highs:
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Budget 2010. Whilst I accept this was difficult to swallow for many and my own household (being 50% public [...]
It would appear there are still old scores to be settled within the Northern conflict, something which was made apparent to me by a story reported in the week about an arrest made in a thirty year old killing in Armagh.
The case is that of the Celebrated/Notorious Captain Nairac, the original incidents enshrining the classic [...]
When I was in primary school (1980s) the curriculum was still very traditional and dominated by the ‘three Rs’ (Reading, wRiting, aRithemetic!)
I missed out on school extensions twice, firstly I was in sixth class when the funding came through for my primary school to be upgraded, and secondly I spent but only the last of my secondary [...]
I was moved to write a letter to Metro free sheet last week, on the subject of the mooted visit by the Queen to Ireland. Being honest it’s not an issue I’m terribly excited about either way, and for the record I don’t have a problem with her visit, but I did take issue with [...]