Back in October, I was part of a cross border group that travelled to the US on a programme organised by Boston College. Boston College are now advertising for applicants for another political programme, again doing 5 days in Boston and 5 days in Washington DC, titled Effective Politics in a Democratic Society. The details […]

A few quick updates!
I’ve been nominated on the long-list for Best Political Blog the 2008 Irish Blog Awards. I’m delighted to get a nomination, but I’ve no doubt that the award will be finding a home somewhere else. Political blogging in Ireland had a great year, including strong coverage of the General Election, and I’m […]

Now I feel old.
Charlene to become youngest councillor
Sinn Féin may soon have the youngest councillor in Ireland – if, as expected, the parties at Lisburn City Council agree to co-opt her into the chamber.
Charlene O’Hara has been nominated by the party to take up the Dunmurry Cross seat vacated by MLA Jennifer McCann.
A student teacher […]

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Congratulations to Boston College’s “Eagles” Soccer Team, who won The ACC Soccer championships at the weekend. They defeated Wake Forest 2-1 to take the Championship, and now go on to the NCAA Championship series, where they are ranked First in the entire USA.
Why do I mention this here? Firstly, I’m just back from […]

For the last two weeks, I’ve been in Boston and Washington DC on a Young Political Leaders Programme, organised by the Irish Institute at Boston College, and funded fully by the US State Department.
The programme brought together young politicians, party activists and community group workers from across the island of Ireland to meet with civic […]