Last Post: Referendum gave us a taste of real power
One of the more moving aspects of the marriage equality debate was the stories of people who were...
One of the more moving aspects of the marriage equality debate was the stories of people who were...
Sure, we have freedom of speech, but as it’s Ireland, there’s a get-out clause
Election 2016 is shaping up to be one of our most socially divisive. And Labour and Fianna Fáil could fall into the resulting chasm
A Yes vote will not affect the great majority, but will bring much happiness to a small minority
We outsourced our economy to the IMF, abortion to the British and our financial regulation to the ECB. Is it time to do likewise with our defence?
Every Dáil is centre right while the left can get into the Áras –where they can’t touch our wallets
The left created a fantasy PDs to rail against, we were no neo-liberals
I’m enjoying Charlie on RTE at the moment, and in particular Aidan Gillen’s portrayal of Haug...
The big if . . . If you’re ever in the mood for starting a row with an Irish hard left-winger,...
As the year comes to a close and one sits here in The Last Post bunker pondering that last selec...
Screwing with the system for the greater good It’s easy to say that politicians are all the s...
The intertwined politics of Turkey and Ireland If you want to get a glimpse at a possible future...
Mary Lou has stumbled upon a fascinating political concept in her declaration that she has chosen...