I DIDN'T think Easter is almost upon us. It has crept up on me. For Irish republicans Easter holds a special significance. It is synonymous with the 1916 Easter Rising and the heroism over a century ago of those who rose up against the British Empire and declared for a Republic. It is also a time when we remember all of those women and men – over countless generations – who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish sovereignty and independence.
ON our island as we debate our shared future it sometimes feels like we are awfully judgemental with each other, before we begin to listen to what we all have to say.
THE joint statement from human rights officials at the United Nations on the dire situation in Gaza may well form part of the epitaph of international human rights.
THE story of Gerry Conlon’s life after the Guildford Four were freed from prison is set to perform in West Belfast for the first time before jetting off to the States.
IT'S funny the way small events very often have a big brother. This happened over the past week or two, and both brothers – and their effect – are still reverberating.
THE delay in building the new Casement Park is totally unacceptable. Like many Gaels of my age I grew up with Casement. I played there for our school teams and enjoyed sports days as well. I have watched umpteen games over the decades. Until 2013. That was the last time Casement Park hosted a game. On June 10, 2013.
BBCNI says "no offence was intended" and it regrets "any upset caused" to viewers by the singing of a notorious anti-Catholic song during its live broadcast of a match at Windsor Park on Saturday.
