Shrek 2
... the best film in the series has come to Netflix
Unfortunately, the original Shrek is not available on Netflix Ireland, but as a consolation, the sequel is there and ready to be binged. The story continues with Shrek and Fiona playing happy families until Shrek meets the in-laws. Your enjoyment of Shrek 2 isn't impacted if you've never seen the original. As if we need to reassure you, this is one of the greatest film franchises of all time! You can check out the trailer below:
Fintan O'Toole on Rod Liddle's book - The Great Betrayal
... a exercise in demolition as O'Toole rips apart the views Liddle puts forward in his new book
Rod Liddle has become something of a meme in Ireland over the past number of years, thanks in no small part to the runner-up in our Ireland's Greatest YouTube Video competition, Eamon Dunphy. However, Liddle is a mouthpiece for Brexit, having become a commentator on whose to blame for delaying Britain's glorious sovereignty. Fintan O'Toole expertly rips apart Liddle's disingenuous defence of the British people. You can read through the destruction here.
Mark Duncan: GAA must tread warily if it comes to divisive Border poll
... Duncan details why the Association needs to be careful if a vote ever materialises
As a renowned and oft published Gaelic Games scholar, Mark Duncan knows plenty about the history of division within the GAA. In his piece for the Irish Times today he explains the importance of a potential border poll to the future of the GAA and how they will be faced with an inevitable and tough choice. You can read the full piece here.