Despite his ultimate conversion, perhaps opportunistic, to the principles of democracy, Ian Paisley’s hate-filled rhetoric left a trail of dead bodies in its wake. TP O’Mahony reviews a mixed legacy.

Recently, as we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech and the march to Washington which precipitated the successful campaign for civil rights, I was reminded of TP O’Mahony’s recent analysis of Michael Collins and his conclusion: ‘Let the Big Fellow rest in peace… because I’m convinced there is nothing left to say.’ (Irish Examiner Aug 26).

With Pope Benedict XVI’s sudden resignation, his successor faces a difficult task with a Church seen by many as outdated, and a papal bureaucracy deeply flawed, writes TP O’Mahony

It is 50 years since Vatican II, a surprise attempt to radically overhaul the Catholic Church. But its potential has been squandered, writes TP O’Mahony

SOME famous old New Zealand players will be holding a reunion this weekend when one question will be asked more than any other: ‘Whatever became of All Black No. 686?’

HEARTBREAK for Canovee at Donoughmore on Saturday, a devastating final five-minute spell propelling never-say-die Kildorrery into a Cork IFC quarter-final clash with either Éire Óg or Glanworth, a result, over the hour, they hardly deserved.

Ryan’s Daughter is being celebrated in Kerry this weekend, but what impact did the classic epic have on the poor, little-visited region where it was made, asks Donal Hickey.

THE Irish Examiner has taken one of the top honours in the annual Law Society awards for journalism.

COMMERCIAL fishermen yesterday expressed disappointment at the report on drift netting for salmon, saying there were “serious question marks” over the scientific advice on which the recommendations are based.

TP O’MAHONY never had a good word for Pope John Paul II because he kept to the teachings of Christ.

WE are told that a national day of mourning is too expensive.

I ADMIRED the editorial by Rónán Mullen (April 14) regarding Bishop Bill Murphy.

A 26-YEAR-OLD Co Meath farmer was yesterday crowned King of the Culchies in Lisselton, Co Kerry.

A KERRY farmer who floored the opposition in everything from nappy-changing to cocktail-drinking is the new King of the Culchies.