EOIN NEYLON: Political world may be seen as good guys in European Super League farce
“Sport and politics should not mix” is a quote that is all too often bandied around. It’s also one of the greatest pieces of nonsense ever uttered.
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EOIN NEYLON: All is not rosy in the Green garden
All is not so rosy in the garden for the Green party, If people were not aware of that beforehand, it came to light over the past week when 3 Green Senators, including Clare’s Róisín Garvey, when they placed down a motion of no confidence in their party chair, Dublin Lord Mayor Cllr. Hazel Chu.
EOIN NEYLON: Concrete plan for delivery of inclusive United Ireland can reignite Fianna Fáil
In days gone by, the easiest way to ascertain someone’s political leanings in this country was to ask them where they stood on the national question.
EOIN NEYLON: Media have perpetuated sense of helplessness during COVID-19
*Media attending a press briefing by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). “The news media are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news, and it’s not entirely the media’s fault. Bad news gets higher ratings and sells more papers than good news.” – Peter McWilliams.
EOIN NEYLON: Zero COVID is a nice idea but cannot apply to Ireland
Political columnist Eoin Neylon says Zero COVID is a nice idea but one that is not feasible in Ireland.
EOIN NEYLON: Lockdown 2.0 a ticking time bomb for future public health crisis
LOCKDOWN 2.0 is upon us and with it all the misery it entails. Expect to see the return of Zoom quizzes and virtual pubs for those who can stomach the thought.
EOIN NEYLON: Green policies could save rural way of life
With full government formation takes underway, which have thus far been described as cordial, it’s now looking more and more likely that we will see Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens come together to try rebuilding our society and economy in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.
EOIN NEYLON: The Greens are serious about forming Government
*Members of The Greens parliamentary party pictured in February. Political columnist with The Clare Echo, Eoin Neylon examines the Green Party’s set of demands as it considers entering Government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
EOIN NEYLON: Time for this political generation to stand up for Ireland
Mark Twain once opined that, “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your Government when it deserves it.”
EOIN NEYLON: Seanad elections strengthen Fianna Fáil’s hand for Government formation
Eoin Neylon was on the ballot paper for the 2016 Seanad Elections, The Clare Echo’s political columnist looks back on an election which “is not for the faint-hearted” and predicts Government formation may happen sooner than anticipated.