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Terry Prone

The lesson learned from making ‘mistakes’ is one of the best

FOLLOWING Bobby Kerr on any platform is the gig from hell. Following Bobby Kerr when you’re so awash in germs that breathing feels like trying to inhale through particularly thick porridge is even worse.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

Six ways to spot the over-prepped debater

IF, the day after tomorrow, people can quote something either of the two leaders said tonight, that’s a major victory.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2011

If Micheál is to rebuild FF then Enda should be his role model

THE first time I met Micheál Martin, I was certain he would become leader of Fianna Fáil.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2011

Election debate hype is about sales and ratings, not the national interest

IF you have loins, prepare to gird them now.

Mon, 31 Jan, 2011

Embattled Cowen puts the party first and cheapens the Constitution

THE Constitution of any country is crucial, both in its letter and in its spirit.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2011

Shredded by the Greens and stripped of powers: it’s nothing personal Brian

THE opposition are now in charge in Dáil Éireann. That’s the immediate outcome of the Green Party action yesterday afternoon. Without the junior partner in Government, Fianna Fáil does not have the numbers to do anything without prior opposition permission.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

Who will lead us in this new age of hair amputations and GUBU loss?

DESPERATE distraction, all this Fianna Fáil leadership stuff, isn’t it?

Mon, 17 Jan, 2011

Why gag TV and radio before elections if press and online media are free?

DON’T know if I can stand the pressure.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2011

High-flying students can teach us a lesson in economic forward-planning

THE snowploughs were still out, but in single file, not battalions.

Mon, 03 Jan, 2011

I outsourced my brain to my Blackberry and when it dies, I die

I WOULDN’T describe it as a panic attack, but it was one, really.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2010