The harsh criticisms dished out by one of Ireland’s most famous actors regarding The Gathering entirely misses the point, writes Paul Allen.
Damned if we do, and damned if we don’t. That must have been the thought running through Enda Kenny’s mind as his ears were stung from Gabriel Byrne’s tongue lashing. Read More
While Nike and Urban Outfitters have felt the wrath of the Irish, we should look closer to home when accusing others of damaging our reputation, writes Paul Allen
The essential item of clothing this St Patrick’s Day for some Irish people should be a t-shirt emblazoned with ‘Kiss Me, I’m Irate!’ Read More
Some may see it as plain old paddywhackery, but turning the world’s major landmarks green on St Patrick’s Day will help provide Ireland with a much needed boost, writes Paul Allen
The dour, self-loathing-Irish brigade was out in force this week. Indeed, only the Irish could bemoan the spectacular news that many of the world’s major landmarks will turn green on Saint Patrick’s Day, including Niagara Falls, the London Eye, Berlin’s iconic TV tower in Alexanderplatz and South Africa’s Table Mountain. Read More