Occasional Scribbles

The Gospel reading at yesterday’s Mass made for an interesting read. It was the story of Jesus throwing the money lenders out of the Temple....

Below is an obituary of  Máire Ní Mhurchú. It appears in weekend edition of The Irish Times. Máire is/was the sister of Dominican priest Can...

Justine McCarthy’s column in The Irish Times yesterday. It makes perfect sense. For as long as audiences find ventriloquists entertaining, o...

Today in Berlin environmentalists and transport workers unite in an interesting strike.  A touch of workers of the world unite. https://www....

Powerful words from Yulia Navalnaya after the death of her husband Alexei Navalny:  "I will carry on Alexei Navalny's fight. I will...

Confusing is one word that comes to mind. Aspects of this must remind the reader of fadó fadó when ‘dodgy’ Catholic weddings took place in t...

This week’s Mediahuis Irish regionals newspapers’ column. Michael Commane Have you ever been inside a bookmaker’s shop? I have on a number o...

The new Dublin MetroLink is back in the news. Or should it be called the old Dublin MetroLink?  It’s been in the news now for a number of de...

The world of advertising is an expensive business. Ads cost a lot of money. Much thought and expertise goes into the making of ads. Do you r...

The 'Thinking Anew' column in T he Irish Times today. Michael Commane One of the best teachers I ever had would often, if not alway...

In the words of Pope Francis: Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger an...

The Irish Times today. For years, Yulia Navalnaya eschewed the political spotlight. She often appeared by her husband Alexei Navalny’s side ...