Uploaded from External Memory Device while listening to 1798 to 1998, Irish Songs of Resistance, Rebellion and Reconciliation, The Gold Collection Alter-world title: Our troubles are only beginning Two ancient, wizened, tall, coughing, grumbling, darkly be-cloaked and deep-hooded figures enter slowly, limping, dragging, as …
Category: Arts & Politics
2414 days ago
Flash Drama of the Day: Dave Lordan, Uploaded…
2415 days ago
Poem of the Day: Kevin Higgins, Against Togetherness
We thought you might like a little political controversy this Monday morning. Kevin Higgins takes a provocative look at the United Left Alliance. Against Togetherness for Kevin McLoughlin, Kieran Allen and the boys and girls of the United Left on the occasion of their …
2419 days ago
A Canadian view
Upstart contributor Gary Barwin writes about the project with an eye on forthcoming Canadian elections.
2449 days ago
The Future of Ireland…
Pat “unnecessary…pause” Kenny is on Ireland’s FRONTLINE! His hard-hitting, street-talking team get to the heart of Irish politics in true RTE style. They go round Dublin 4, canvassing with John Gormley. Amongst the fascinating topics covered; the Green Party’s decision to have rounded corners …
2453 days ago
A satirical issue?
Upstart’s aim of promoting discourse and discussion seems to be working. While receiving generally universal praise, a piece written in one of Ireland’s more well-read newspapers yesterday seemed to disagree with the project and although aggressive in its disagreement, the result of the article …
2453 days ago
Introducing Eoin Monaghan – Politics & the Arts
I’ll be on Media-Watch throughout this campaign, bringing you the controversies and talking points surrounding politics and the Arts. We don’t have long until polling stations open next week and as the day looms closer, the media will be waiting to jump on any …