Author: Terry Gorry

Tempering client expectations in employment disputes

One of my responsibilities when representing an employee in an employment claim is the tempering of my client’s expectations. I must tell him/her that in any dispute, contest or litigation there is always a chance of winning and a chance of losing. Because there are always at least two sides to the story. And I… Continue reading Tempering client expectations in employment disputes

Unauthorised milking parlours and refugees

You would have to fear for Irish society. I published a video yesterday about a farmer in Wexford who has been ordered by the High Court to remove a milking parlour he built as it was an unauthorised development. Yet a great deal of the comments on the video drag the question of “foreigners” and… Continue reading Unauthorised milking parlours and refugees

Traveller boys (8 and 9) were discriminated against by soccer club

There is an interesting story in the media this morning about two traveller boys and their wish to joint their local football club, Wayside Celtic. The two boys, aged 8 and 9, were refused membership last year. The official in question had referred to trouble caused to the club’s fences by “their group of people”.… Continue reading Traveller boys (8 and 9) were discriminated against by soccer club

Steinbeck’s ‘lighter’ novels

The writing of John Steinbeck strikes a chord with me. I have read almost all of what Steinbeck has written. I am reading “Tortilla Flat” at the moment, having finished “Sweet Thursday” last week. There is a significant difference between “Cannery Row”, “Sweet Thursday”, and “Tortilla Flat” from his great novels, “East of Eden” and… Continue reading Steinbeck’s ‘lighter’ novels

I reached 30,000 subscribers to my YouTube channel yesterday

I smashed through the 30,000 YouTube subscriber target yesterday. My video about the army private, Cathal Crotty, who was handed a fully suspended three-year sentence for beating a young woman unconscious generated over 500 new subscribers for me. Whether these subscribers are of any benefit to me or my channel is doubtful, to be frank.… Continue reading I reached 30,000 subscribers to my YouTube channel yesterday

Personal injury claimant withdraws her claim when video evidence is opened to the High Court

I read another shocking report in the newspaper yesterday about what could only be described as a “shakedown” personal injury case. The lady in question, the claimant, Ewa Ledzinska brought a personal injuries claim against her former employer, Lidl. But when the High Court was shown video footage, obtained by a private investigator, of the… Continue reading Personal injury claimant withdraws her claim when video evidence is opened to the High Court