I NEARLY met Conor Faughnan recently.

HE had one hour’s sleep the night before.

WHEN the late Dr John O’Connell TD contested the first European Parliament elections — against the wishes of his party, Labour — it was the first political campaign I ever experienced.

I AM on one corner of the road, he’s across the way.

HE’S really pleasant, but wouldn’t be an intellectual heavyweight like Garret.

FOR those stricken with disbelief at Fianna Fáil’s resurgence in the opinion polls, here are eight factors that party currently has going for it.

SHE’S probably the most successful neophiliac ever.

IT’S the fields of waving wildflowers that are puzzling.

SO you’re going for a job interview.

THE email was welcome, because emails from this individual are always welcome.