Brexit: A Tory breakdown that has poisoned far more than just...
These days, only a fool would write about Brexit or British politics even a day in advance, let alone almost a week out. So...
Fermoy Weir: a handy cut-out-and-keep guide
(A conversation I have several times a week, by Donal O’Keeffe)
So what’s happening with the weir in Fermoy? Did ye make any progress? Are...
After a millennium of paedophile priests, a friend of the Devil...
Pope Francis says those who constantly criticise the Catholic Church are “friends of the Devil”. Seeing what some of the lads working for Jesus...
Fermoy Weir: questions to be answered, answers to be questioned
Could flood relief works on O’Neill Crowley Quay have caused the recent collapse of the southern mill-race wall of Fermoy Weir? Surely the weir’s...
“The atrocities helped clear the air” – Brexit thoughts on Ireland
It’s a cold, damp morning in London, and the Palace of Westminster is festooned in scaffolding. At the gates stand seven hardy Brexit supporters,...
One Horse Pony at the Franciscan Well
If you venture through the archway to Cork’s Franciscan Well of a Monday evening, you’ll likely hear One Horse Pony as you enter the...
Every opportunity to save Fermoy weir squandered
Every chance local officials and representatives had to repair Fermoy Weir, the buck was passed and the can was kicked. Spare us the hand-wringing...
Tuam Babies: Stay With Me
A new Dublin exhibition honours the 796 Tuam Babies, and their families and survivors. Donal O’Keeffe attended last week’s launch.
Mary’s Child
And they brought Jesus...
Happy 85th Birthday Tom Baker, the definitive Doctor Who
As Doctor Who actor Tom Baker turns 85, Donal O’Keeffe salutes the man who was probably – with apologies to all the others -...
How becoming a cleaner town made Fermoy a kinder, friendlier place...
The project 'Fermoy Becoming A Cleaner Town' has transformed the town into a tidier, cleaner, and friendlier place, writes Donal O’Keeffe.
I had a cup...
