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Join us Wed June 11 as we discuss Stan Erraught’s new book ‘Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland’ Full details at irishborderpoll.com

'For the SDLP, the unity debate isn’t just a traditional unionist/nationalist one. It’s how you get Northern Ireland back into the EU. 'For us, it is good political sense to focus energy and attention on the question of a new Ireland.' belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/…

Very surprised to hear Paul Bew giving reaction to the Gerry Adams libel victory on BBC World at One. They failed to introduce him as a one-time adviser to David Trimble and the Ulster Unionists, as he was allowed to claim the verdict would have a ‘chilling effect’ on journalism

‘The jury determined that the meaning of the words was that Adams had sanctioned the murder. It also found that the BBC had not acted in good faith and not proved its “fair publication” defence.’ Hard to believe a print journo guffing up like this. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

'Let me be clear: any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world. There's no reason to sugarcoat it. The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.' bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Not a single mention of the Gerry Adams libel case on the front pages of any of the British national newspapers. news.sky.com/story/fridays-…

'It was a sign that the BBC team believed all was not well when they dedicated the latter part of their case to Mr Adams’ reputation, bringing an array of witnesses hostile to the former Sinn Fein president...' Massive mistake by the BBC to go political. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/column…

This is BBC Spotlight at its best, using primary evidence and reliable sources to make compelling revelations about the Troubles. Stark contrast to the Gerry Adams claims. irishtimes.com/news/ireland/i…

Exactly a year ago today Rev Karen Sethuraman spoke to us about her hopes + dreams for a New Ireland A brilliant human being, she oozed warmth and humanity throughout Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann Shared Ireland Podcast Team Kevin Meagher Common Cents Brían Tríagain Colin Harvey irishborderpoll.com/2024/05/31/bor…

Five minutes of my life I'll never get back. Like a betting shop pencil, Sam never really comes to a sharp conclusion. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/column…

Cannabis has been effectively decriminalised for 20 years (convictions have dropped off a cliff). Yet its a gateway for harder drug use and increases psychosis. A 'freedom' for the middle class, but enslavement for the working class. theguardian.com/news/ng-intera…

Just to clarify: No one in Britain cares.

Wait for Bruce to rein it in... theguardian.com/music/2025/may…

Rich farmers are the new coal misers, apparently. What utter bilge, Jeremy Clarkson thetimes.com/comment/column…

Norstat is a member of the British Polling Council. Big news.

The BBC at its stubborn worst. Here fighting a rearguard action, scraping up any voice that will side with them over their terrible misjudgment in using a dubious source to make a serious accusation. Time for some humility?

Serious stuff, but, on a minor point, a spiffing uniform. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

"There is a sense now that the word ‘Irish’ is so elastic that is virtually meaningless. I want to push back against that.” Ken O’Flynn Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central Ken O’Flynn is calling on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to clarify the basis and intent of his recent

Jenners had done well with the fare-dodging vid, but this is just a puerile attack on legal freedom and due process and shows he can’t be trusted to oversee the judicial system.

Entitled to enact manifesto commitments, but the best advice in politics is never assume your predecessor was an idiot. Not much fat to cut. Why? Councils are pretty efficient 14 years of austerity 2/3rds of local govt finance is ring-fenced 3/4s comes from the government