Episodes
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Emergence
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
As Ireland emerges from the stagnation that has been the pandemic and gets used to the new normal. It is a good time to restart A Letter from Ireland as future is looking quite bright.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
My Gold Experience
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Following the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, it was suggested to me that I do an episode about my experience of doing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. I believe that this award forms the basis of the An Gaische Award.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Honour and Trust
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Countries don't normally choose to go it alone.It is unfortunate that Brexit is coming i the middle of a pandemic, but poor handling of the exit will affect Britains neighbours.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Honour and Trust
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
At at a time when countries are trying to recover from the pandemic, one way to sustain jobs in the economy is by trading with your neighbour. Unfortunately Irelands nearest neighbour seems hell bent on alientating itself from the major powers it has traded with over the last few decades. A position made worse by the willingness of a government led by a man being likened to Mr Bumble, that appears to be less honourable.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
The Final Furlong
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
We are indeed in interesting times historically, both medically and politically. The next few months will affect Ireland as her closest neighbour plays brinkmanship over how to trade with Europe now they have left the E.U. Can they be trusted?
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Usquebaugh
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
A quick history of the relation between Scotch Whisky and Irish Whiskey. Will the later be helped by Brexit.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Common sense and social responsibility
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Step Up, Step Back and Mask Up for a friend.
If we are to prevent a second wave we all need to use some common sense and be socially responsible.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Common Travel
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
This looks at whether Brexit will affect the rights of British Citizens in the years after Brexit.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Coronavirus Currencies
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
It is interesting to watch how the currency markets are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and how different governments have handled it.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Steady The Buffs
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Proceeding with caution and by being honest with the general public will help Ireland stand a better chance of avoiding a second wave.