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Remembering my grand-uncle Michael Ryan killed in the First World War

Seanán Ó Coistín / 11/11/2018

The First World War ended on this day a century ago. Well actually it did not officially end – an armistice was declared. In other words, a cease-fire. It...

Politics

If I were a presidential candidate

Seanán Ó Coistín / 01/09/2018

The date is set for the election of Uachtarán na hÉireann – October 26th. Different people (Seán Gallagher, Gemma O’Doherty, Kevin Sharkey, Peter Ca...

Politics

Why Ireland should not join the Commonwealth

Seanán Ó Coistín / 26/08/2018

Not a well-thought-out idea There are from time to time suggestions that Ireland should rejoin the Commonwealth. The most recent comes from Judge Richard Humphr...

Languages

Yes, yes, yes – time for sex education and free contraceptions

Seanán Ó Coistín / 29/05/2018

It’s time for free contraception and more sex education The referendum held in Ireland last Friday to repeal the eight amendement of Bunreacht na hÉireann...

Languages/Politics

Unionists and an Irish language act

Seanán Ó Coistín / 18/02/2018

Unionists and an Irish language act This week the negotiations to re-establish an Executive between Sinn Féin and the Democratic Unionist Party failed. The reas...

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German perceptions of Ireland

Seanán Ó Coistín / 09/10/2017

Germany and Ireland The Irish Times published a letter of mine regarding German-Irish relations. A chara, – Derek Scally opines that Ireland is on Germany’s min...

Politics

Ireland should not leave the European Union

Seanán Ó Coistín / 05/09/2017

Irexit – it sounds awful Recently, the economist Ray Kinsella wrote an article in the Irish Times about why Ireland should seriously consider leaving the ...

Politics

Unionists know they have to reach out to find new friends

Seanán Ó Coistín / 04/07/2017

Unionists know their days are numbered In an article in the Newsletter, there is a perceptible fear arising amongst unionists in Ireland. They know they are bei...

Politics

If I was a member of Fine Gael…

Seanán Ó Coistín / 21/05/2017

If I was a member of Fine Gael… Who would I vote as leader – Leo or Simon? Fine Gael, the right-wing, conservative, Christian Democratic party that ...

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Fatal Path by Ronan Fanning

Seanán Ó Coistín / 10/04/2017

FATAL PATH British Government and Irish Revolution 1910 – 1922 Pages: 423 As lover of history, I was very interested in reading this book. I started readi...

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