The Skateboarding Shortts!
On Saturday afternoon, Tom Shortt, candidate for the Labour Party in the Limerick City North ward, kicked off his media campaign with his brother the comedian Pat Shortt in Limerick City’s skatepark. The time for the media photoshoot to get underway was stated to be noon, it started late in true Irish style. The campaign [...]
If We Turn TV Off, Do Society’s Ills Exist?
Last night’s Question and Answers was one of the most powerful episodes bar none. There are no more words. Patrick O’Brien’s voice sounded for the silence masses of people abused in institutions run by religious orders. Yet again, the lead on a political issue is played out on television with the Government and main political [...]
Trailing the Labour Canvas
Last Saturday afternoon, I trailed the Labour Party and more particularly Eamon Gilmore as they canvassed for the Dublin South and Dublin Central byelections. The day begins at Dundrum Town Centre with Alex White. Alex arrives all-polished and suited. Hair coiffured just right. The canvas team have jumped into their red wind-breakers. “He’s on his [...]
Qik Videos from Joe Higgins’ Blogger Press Conference
Last night, I attended the Joe Higgins’ Blogger Press event. There were some technical difficulties in the streaming to start with and then the uStream video was a little a choppy, so I decided to Qik it. I’m not usually the sort that broadcasts political events but if you are interested you can check out [...]