This article on the treatment of Irish people by British police is an interesting read. I really didn’t think this kind of thing went on anymore. Sure i’ve heard stories over the years about harassment and so forth but on numerous trips to the UK I have never even seen a hint of this.

interesting Bloody Sunday inquiry developement! It appears the inguiry might get access to previously confidential lawyers’ files!! Apart from the cost and time issues what effect could this have on the ruling? What sort of new information could come to light… stay tuned!

I’m having a royal row on Slugger about the decline of the Irish language. Some people are really opposed to the language and any efforts put into it, others simply don’t see the point of trying to keep the language going while there are others who understand the value but are not willing to spend [...]

By any chance is someone a member of IrishAbroad.com? They have an article in their member section about Irish, stating that “the loss of our traditional language is no bad thing”. :angry: I wonder if this is similar to the one linked to on Slugger. Will investigate!