The view from behind the lens
According to David Attenborough, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan is among the most gifted of his kind – here he tells of a life working in the wilderness and of a passion for preserving the environment
'I'm excited I can now bring my family back to Ireland'
With the continuing fall in property prices, Ireland has a lot to offer us now – and a nice family home in Dublin is much more affordable
Obituaries »
- An Appreciation: Frank McEvoy
WITH the death of Frank McEvoy on January 25th, at the age of 86, an important era in Kilkenny’s literary history comes to an end. Following so soon on the deaths of Melosina Lenox-Conyngham and Paddy Friel, it reduces still further the small community of figures who made a national contribution to the city’s reputation in the areas of heritage and the arts in the 20th. century.
Rugby hero who played pivotal role in defeat of All Blacks
COLM TUCKER: COLM TUCKER commanded reverence in his native, rugby-loving Limerick but the warmth of his personality inspired affection along with the awe over his exploits for Shannon, Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions.
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- Reaching out beyond steamy encounters
Something new and healthy is gathering in my bones like the hint of daffodils pushing themselves up through the gravel beside the shed
- Renewing the Republic
POLITICS: PJ DRUDY reviews Renewing the Republic By Michael D Higgins Liberties Press, 229pp, €15
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