I meet a wide variety of individuals on a daily basis, people telling me about their particular problems. The problems could range from family law, broken relationships, disputes with neighbours, fights over property, litigation with lenders, personal injury claims, and so on. One issue which I find triggering, and is probably because I have three… Continue reading Sexual harassment is alive and well in the workplace in 2025
The lesson I take from Hilary Mantel’s sparkling writing
I am reading a book at the moment, “Bring Up the Bodies”, by Hilary Mantel and the writing is superb. It is the second book in a series of three dealing with Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII and some of his wives and is set in 1365 or thereabouts. The first book was “Wolf Hall” and… Continue reading The lesson I take from Hilary Mantel’s sparkling writing
Too many videos, not enough days-an unusual problem
I spend a lot of my time watching YouTube videos and the videos of other content creators and vloggers. Many do videos advising you what to do when you do not know what to vlog about. I have to laugh when I see such video titles as I have the opposite problem. I make so… Continue reading Too many videos, not enough days-an unusual problem
The engagement on my Enoch Burke videos is phenomenal
I published a new video yesterday on my YouTube channel about the latest development in the Enoch Burke dispute with his former employer, Wilson’s Hospital School. The video is about the court order telling Bank of Ireland to transfer €40,000 from Burke’s bank account to the account of the Courts Service. Less than 24 hours… Continue reading The engagement on my Enoch Burke videos is phenomenal
Litigants are not entitled to the ‘right’ or a ‘just’ decision from a court
I made a video last week about a High Court decision of Mr Justice Twomey in which he excoriated unqualified legal advisors, who he described as ‘malevolent’. In the course of his decision, however, he made an interesting point about the lay litigant plaintiffs in the case, the Barringtons. The Barringtons, as part of their… Continue reading Litigants are not entitled to the ‘right’ or a ‘just’ decision from a court
Trump’s Irish fans are in for an economic shock
If the Irish Trump cheerleaders and fans understood the potential damage to their lives which will be caused by Trump’s tariffs they might change their tune. The tariffs being considered by Trump and his team for Ireland, if his Trade Secretary is to be taken seriously, will cause seismic harm to Ireland’s economy. This will… Continue reading Trump’s Irish fans are in for an economic shock
Not getting dragged into stupid online battles
I frequently remind myself not to get drawn into stupid, pointless online comment battles. Like wrestling with a pig, you both just end up covered in excrement and the pig loves it. I have usually been disciplined to date, with occasional lapses. But the TikTok reply videos are irresistible and I have used them as… Continue reading Not getting dragged into stupid online battles
Enoch Burke’s frozen Bank of Ireland account
Enoch Burke published a video on Thursday of this week standing outside the Bank of Ireland in Castlebar. He was waving his bank card around. He explained that he had gone to withdraw cash but discovered, to his dismay, that his account was frozen and he could not access his cash. He went on to… Continue reading Enoch Burke’s frozen Bank of Ireland account
I won’t be exploited
I felt yesterday I was being taken advantage of by a supplier to my business. And I won’t have it. The amount of money involved is affordable for me and my business. And is relatively trifling in the overall context of my business, budget, fee income etc. But there is a point of principle here:… Continue reading I won’t be exploited
Philip Dwyer convicted of trespass at IPAS centre in County Clare
Philip Dwyer, the self-styled ‘citizen journalist’ and anti-immigration activist, collected his second conviction within a matter of weeks yesterday. He was convicted a few weeks ago in Dublin of a public order offence arising from his activities at the Coolock former paint factor premises. He was convicted of trespass at Ennis District Court and fined… Continue reading Philip Dwyer convicted of trespass at IPAS centre in County Clare