Person: Mr Bumble

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Lillis should not profit from killing his wife

THE bumbling Mr Bumble in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist declared the law to be an ‘ass’. He wasn’t, of course, reflecting on Ireland’s inheritance laws but the comment is prescient in light of the fact that wife-killer Eamonn Lillis emerges from prison today a wealthy man.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Neil Prendeville and the national ‘Do you know who I am?’ syndrome

BEHIND all the slick explanations interspersed with some orchestrated craw-thumping on behalf of Neil Prendeville, only Claire O’Sullivan realises what is truly at stake (Irish Examiner, November 4/6).

Tue, 09 Nov, 2010

Teacher cleared of attempting to murder pupil

A TEACHER who snapped and attacked a pupil who had been goading him was cleared of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2010

St Gall’s benefit from extra bit of luck

IT was a character called Mr Bumble who made the quip about the law being an ass in ‘Oliver Twist’ and that withering assessment sprung to mind on Saturday night after a gripping All-Ireland club semi-final.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2010