At the dawn of a new era in Irish-Scottish relations, as Ireland prepares to shake hands with an old friend, Scotland continues to stand in the hush of Joyce, demanding a fair hearing.
Month: June 2020
NOOSE TIGHTENS ON PRESS FREEDOM
In recent weeks visits by ministers to a number of events have seen press photographers excluded with the only still photographs made available coming from government approved images taken by Number 10’s own team.
HERE BE BLOOMSDAY. WELL, VIRTUALLY
Were there no pandemic ruling out mass gatherings, June 16th 2020 would have the usual range of events and celebrations, from readings to drama to lectures. People visit the novel’s locations; others, in straw boaters and Edwardian frocks, tuck into offal-y hearty breakfasts, of piquant kidneys with a “fine tang of faintly scented urine”.
Gaisgich Òga an Dàrna Cogaidh (Kids of courage) wins it
The Prix Jeunesse Foundation was established in 1964 with the aim to promote quality in children’s television worldwide, by running the bi-annual festival Prix Jeunesse International.
MADELEINE McCANN
“The widely reported news that we have a received a letter from the German authorities that states there is evidence or proof that Madeleine is dead is false.
VETS CHALLENGE TO RAISE £100 FOR CARE HOME
RAF Veteran Alex, from Bearsden, said: “It’s really good to be doing some exercising again, especially just now when we aren’t able to be going out and about.”