Earlier this year, I expressed concern about how the Irish media cover political demonstrations in Dublin, specifically the approximate number of participants in the anti water charges.

Irish political giant Daniel O’Connell has been celebrated as the Nelson Mandela of his day as the newest of London’s famous blue plaques was unveiled in his honour.

Irish political giant Daniel O’Connell has been remembered as the Nelson Mandela of his day as the newest of London’s famous blue plaques was unveiled in his honour.