Sometimes I toy with the idea of writing a novel. I have written a number of non-fiction books but wonder if I would be able to write a fiction book. If I could write one it would open up a whole new world of writing for me. Often, I am discouraged and say ‘you could… Continue reading Perhaps I can write a novel
Author: Terry Gorry
Nomad Coffee Bar, Enfield
Across the main street in Enfield, opposite my office, there is a coffee shop called Nomad Coffee Bar. Myself and the girls in my office buy coffee and smoothies there, usually at 11 am or thereabouts. I post pictures of the smoothies-Nut Job, Wired, Rocket Fuel-on my Instagram stories. It is a bit of fun… Continue reading Nomad Coffee Bar, Enfield
Solicitor Ammi Burke’s High Court challenge to the Workplace Relations Commission
If you have an interest in employment law you will be interested in the outcome of a High Court judicial review case taken by a young solicitor from Castlebar, Ammi Burke. Ms Burke was dismissed from her job with leading solicitors, Arthur Cox LLP in 2019. She brought an unfair dismissal claim to the Workplace… Continue reading Solicitor Ammi Burke’s High Court challenge to the Workplace Relations Commission
Piles of green, cardboard, pocket folder files
On the table in his room sits piles and piles of green, cardboard, pocket folder files. When he started the small, sole practice nine years ago the table was completely bare and clean. He did not even use this room back then, preferring to sit in the front room which afforded a view of the… Continue reading Piles of green, cardboard, pocket folder files
What I am reading at the moment
I am reading ‘Resurrection’ by Leo Tolstoy and listening to ‘The Power and the Glory’ by Graham Greene at the moment. ‘Resurrection’ is Tolstoy’s last long novel and is supposed to be a panoramic look at Russia at the end of the 19th century. The book’s main character is a well to do, wealthy Prince… Continue reading What I am reading at the moment
The problem with Twitter for content marketers
If you are a small business owner, and/or you are a content marketer, you will find using Twitter a frustrating experience. The problem with Twitter from a content marketer’s perspective can be illustrated by the screenshot below. You will see two tweets that I sent. Both were sent 22 hours ago, as you can see… Continue reading The problem with Twitter for content marketers
AIB cash services, political opportunism, management obligations deferred
AIB have reversed their decision to do away with some seventy automated teller machines and cease providing cash services in various rural towns. The decision to row back on their original decision was prompted by a backlash from some of the general public and politicians looking to safeguard votes and protect their base. This is… Continue reading AIB cash services, political opportunism, management obligations deferred
Why I do not take calls and insist on emails
The critically important thing is the space between the issue or proposal and the response. The issue might be something that crops up in a conveyance, it might be a proposal to settle a dispute, it might be a complaint or question. It is immaterial. The important step is to ensure you have space between… Continue reading Why I do not take calls and insist on emails
Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’-spare, economic writing and deep cynicism
I’m listening to Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’ at the moment. It is only a short book-less than ten hours I think-but it packs a lot in with a spare, economic, clipped style of writing. I have read ‘Brighton Rock’ and ‘The End of the Affair’ and Greene appears to have a particular, unique style.… Continue reading Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’-spare, economic writing and deep cynicism
Supreme Court decides O’Doherty and Waters not liable for legal costs
The Supreme Court has decided to deny the State’s application for its legal costs against Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters. Waters and O’Doherty failed abjectly in their judicial review challenge to the constitutionality of Covid 19 laws introduced by the State. They had failed in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Yet… Continue reading Supreme Court decides O’Doherty and Waters not liable for legal costs