A recent column by Suzanne Harrington stated that religions are like penises, that it’s acceptable to have them but not to think with them.

A MAN who drowned at Inny Strand in Waterville, Co Kerry, 21 years ago while trying to rescue his lifelong friend in treacherous conditions was honoured posthumously with the highest national bravery award at a ceremony in Leinster House.

Tears of joy were shed today as the State recognised courageous people for outstanding acts of bravery.

KILMURRY-IBRICKANE nestles in the very heart of football-mad west Clare, a parish like so many others, with life revolving around the local GAA field.