Curious Ireland

Nearly every person I have spoken with in last few days — including self-styled republicans (i.e., “Brits Out” nationalists, though hardly of Ulster passions) — was strangely moved by the Queen’s visit as a signal and somehow healing point in Irish history. Just after her Cork visit ended, it was amazing to see Patrick...Read more »

Went for a walkabout in Cork today, so good for the spirit, and here is what I saw in the face of  the political shambles and recessionary gloom. I saw at start of journey a taxi driver who refused to take more than 5 euros for a 12 euro ride, because he was new to the game after...Read more »