Monthly Archives: May 2011

Death by Misadventure

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

People tell lies for many reasons. Oftentimes lies are methodically thought out in advance and with the conspiratorial help of others with whom the perpetrator of the untruth is in league. Such lies are infamously difficult to see through, and … Continue reading →

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The Cult of the Music Festival

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

After more than a decade of sojourning among the Irish I am still frequently presented with surprising first encounters with Gaelic culture. This weekend past was an extraordinary weekend in that on the Saturday it presented two such first encounters. … Continue reading →

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Fairness, Equality and Police Immunity

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

As the police service of the Republic of Ireland An Gardaí Síochána is mandated by the people of Ireland to serve the common good of all and safeguard the security of the state. Listed, among other things, on its own … Continue reading →

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