It’s a shocking state of affairs that certain individuals, who I would describe as knuckle-draggers and cellar dwellers, believe that I should not publish an opinion outside the area of law. They tell me to ‘stick to the law’ and ‘stay in your lane’. These types of statements have the effect of fortifying me in… Continue reading ‘Stay in your lane’ and ‘stick to the law’
Category: Society
The precariousness of life
Myself and herself celebrated 32 years of married life yesterday evening in the Johnstown Hotel and Estate near Enfield. It is a lovely spot and there was a good, vibrant buzz about it last night. There had been a wedding on during the day and there was plenty of other events of life being celebrated… Continue reading The precariousness of life
The Oval Bar, Middle Abbey Street
When you enter The Oval Bar on Middle Abbey Street you will probably notice a line of busts on the shelf or window board of the main front window of the bar. The window, just to your right as you enter the bar, faces onto Middle Abbey Street and the busts are of the men… Continue reading The Oval Bar, Middle Abbey Street
Fussy refereeing in LGFA unfairly leaves Vicki Wall in the stand at the final whistle
I watched the Ladies Gaelic Football All Ireland final yesterday and saw an excellent Meath team comprehensively defeat Kerry, to achieve a two in a row of senior finals. The performance of the referee spoiled my enjoyment, however. And I would be surprised if many others were not also frustrated with Maggie Farrelly’s performance. I… Continue reading Fussy refereeing in LGFA unfairly leaves Vicki Wall in the stand at the final whistle
Refusing to stay in my lane
I published a new, short video the other day called “Pearse Doherty, Kendrick Lamar and Money Trees”. It has provoked some commentary, most notably on TikTok and Instagram. One of the comments made is a comment that is guaranteed to make me angry: “Stay in your lane, Terry”. In other words, your videos about law,… Continue reading Refusing to stay in my lane
Luke Loughlin-Westmeath footballer’s inspirational story of comeback from drink and drugs addiction
It’s not too often that a Westmeath footballer dominates the news, even to a small extent. Yesterday, however, I saw a great, inspirational story about a Westmeath footballer in various media outlets. Luke Loughlin opens up about his personal hell after 10 years of addiction, and similar headlines dominated RTE radio and TV news, not… Continue reading Luke Loughlin-Westmeath footballer’s inspirational story of comeback from drink and drugs addiction
Ukraine can’t win this war-what’s the end game?
The war goes on in Ukraine, a war that almost certainly cannot be won by Ukraine. The west continues to supply weapons and aids and abets a proxy war. But the casualties continue to mount on both sides of this war. Encouraging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and various leaders visiting Kyev is great. It sends a… Continue reading Ukraine can’t win this war-what’s the end game?
Homemade pizza-the smooth execution of a plan
We had delicious homemade pizza on Saturday evening. Galway versus Derry were playing in the All-Ireland semi-final at 5.30 pm and pizza would fit beautifully into the schedule provided I got the timing right. In an exercise of miliary precision I had planned to have the toppings on, the oven preheated for at least 30… Continue reading Homemade pizza-the smooth execution of a plan
A player can grow old overnight
Jim McGuinness’s analysis of Gaelic football is always worth a read on a Saturday morning in the Irish Times. He is incredibly perceptive and attuned to the modern game, man management and particularly the tactical battles to be fought between teams. He is looking at the Dublin v Kerry All-Ireland semi-final this weekend in today’s… Continue reading A player can grow old overnight
Johnson’s chutzpah and Churchillian determination to keep going
Regardless of what I might think of Boris Johnson I must give him credit for chutzpah and a grim determination to bluster and bold it out and hold on grimly to power for as long as possible. His power has gradually but inexorably ebbed away with a succession of resignations and messages from ministers in… Continue reading Johnson’s chutzpah and Churchillian determination to keep going