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Terry Prone

Terry Prone is an author, columnist and one of Ireland's most well known commentators on communications, politics and public life.

Three children in red Christmas hats are packing gifts and making Christmas decorations. The concept of hobby, family , holidays

S Terry Prone: Unmanufactured moments are what make Christmas wondrous

What’s this bilge about 'making memories'? asks Terry Prone

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Hedgehog, wild, native, European hedgehog facing forward over a green moss log with bright yellow buttercups.

S Terry Prone: The cats don’t care, but me and the hedgehog are thoroughly alarmed

If it weren’t for the insurance company, I wouldn’t have an alarm system at all, because I have nothing worth stealing. Even the television is 16 years old.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Washington Commanders v Dallas Cowboys

S Terry Prone: Dolly Parton is a lesson to us all in growing old disgracefully

The thing about old age is that, until it hits, you assume it’s going to be a gradual process. It isn’t

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Dublin city centre incident

S Terry Prone: Angry men were stoked up by social media to wreak havoc in Dublin

Just why Ireland has such a supply of men high on unjustified anger, and ready to take action on what they wrongly perceive to be injustice, is worth examination

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Terry Prone: Cosmic Tubs, the Bakhurst Rule and a brave new wealthy world

S Terry Prone: Cosmic Tubs, the Bakhurst Rule and a brave new wealthy world

Rich people rarely know precisely what they’re paid

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Terry Prone: Tough love includes intervening when a child is destroying their life

S Terry Prone: Tough love includes intervening when a child is destroying their life

Parents who ignore destructive behaviour are merely fuelling the fire

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Demand Surges For Weight Loss Drug Ozempic

Terry Prone: Fatten up the tax receipts with production of weight-loss drug

Vaccine factories could be speedily re-purposed for Ozempic/Wegovy production

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Terry Prone: Thoughts and prayers for writers navigating their book launch

Terry Prone: Thoughts and prayers for writers navigating their book launch

I forgot that Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, in her political days, was regarded as the most lethal practical joker in the Oireachtas

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Going for a dip at Trafalgar Square on Saturday Night;31st July 1966

S Terry Prone: Fountain of all knowledge — joy springs forth for all who visit

Most European cities have gorgeous fountains at their heart, but not Ireland

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Iris Murdoch

Terry Prone: Who is protecting the privacy of vulnerable people, or the dead?

The demented and the dead often need privacy protection from those who once vowed loyalty to them in sickness and in health

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023