Place: Bishopstown Cork

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

John Cleese criticised the decision to remove Fawlty Towers episode from UKTV.

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Letter to the Editor: Removing episodes of classic TV show is faulty logic

A perfectly good idea can become a bad idea by taking it too far. The present campaign against racism is an example.

US and UK politics has become increasingly similar

Seanad should not be stepping stone to Dáil

The Healy-Rae dynasty could rival the Bushes

Renua should seek to cut all salaries, not just some

In shock after ‘The Cope’s’ comments

Being self conscious is a waste of your life

The wisdom of Marian Richardson’s advice (Irish Examiner, Weekend, January 9) — “The piece of advice I would like to pass onto the next generation is that nobody is looking at you.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Outmoded justice system needs overhaul

First, we had the Ian Bailey case going on for far too long, because the judge felt (I am not blaming him) that, in line with court procedures, he could not be proactive and rule out matters that were statute-barred.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015

One law for the rich, another for the poor

Riddle me this.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

Oxford’s attitude was laughable

That an Irish woman is to be the first female Vice-Chancellor of Oxford brings back memories of the battle women had to be allowed to even enter Oxford or Cambridge.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Let democracy flourish following referendum

Congratulations to all those young people who not alone voted but canvassed, on whatever side, for the referendums last Saturday.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Bank sales no barrier to interest rate reductions

Being the simple chap that I am, could you please riddle me this?

Tue, 21 Apr, 2015

We should do as the Romans did with their water supply

A. Trevor Hodge writes about what the Romans considered one of the greatest glories of their civilisation: aqueducts and water supply.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

We can’t give birth to a new idea of marriage

According to a report in the Irish Examiner (Apr 15), 79% of the members of a constitutional think-tank voted in favour of same-sex marriage.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Going around the bend

Last week EU president Jose Manuel Barroso assured us that “Ireland had turned the corner”.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Weakest suffer as fat cats thrive

It is obvious that the mission statement of this government can be summed up as: “Screw the poor! Target the weakest! Cosset the rich!”

Fri, 30 Nov, 2012

Don’t forget Sinn Féin’s sinister past

IN 1984, 22-year-old Mary Travers was shot dead by Provisional IRA thugs as she left mass on the Malone Road in Belfast with her parents (who were also targeted but survived).

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

Praise for Donal Óg

I AM proud of Donal Óg Cusack. His integrity and honesty could not come at a better time in Ireland.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2009

Railway pictures sought

I AM appealing for pictures of the long-closed Cork and Macroom District Railway, the 24.5-mile line which commenced at Albert Quay in 1866.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2008

Pay-as-you-go

WHO exactly will pay the huge salary hikes for ministers and senior civil servants.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2007

SF must be kept out at all costs

IN the election campaign, the most ignored and avoided question is: why should the DUP be expected to share power with Sinn Féin while politicians in the Republic are reluctant to do so?

Sat, 19 May, 2007

Photo opportunity

I WISH to compliment you on the beautiful photograph of Cobh which appeared on the back page of the Irish Examiner (June 24).

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

No stopover

CONGRATULATIONS to all at Cork airport on the impressive growth in passengers numbers.

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Decentralisation is a political football

WITH regard to your most unfair editorial on Enda Kenny (Irish Examiner, January 23) I wish to ask what was so wrong with his desire to carry out an audit on decentralisation?

Tue, 31 Jan, 2006

Harney's about-face on risk equalisation

I CHANGED over to BUPA from VHI at a time when I had acquired 'golden oldie' status because I received a more competitive quote from them for a comparable scheme and so did my wife.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

Dr O’Reilly fought to save my wife’s life - now let’s fight for him

I WRITE in response to the excellent coverage you gave to the letter written by Dr Seamus O’Reilly detailing the appalling state of our cancer care services in Cork (Irish Examiner, November 21).

Sat, 26 Nov, 2005