THE actor Tom Murphy who died tragically young will long be remembered for his role in the Laurel and Hardy junkie movie Adam and Paul and for his Tony award-winning performance in Druid Theatre’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

CHRISTMAS for many people this year is something to be dreaded rather than looked forward to with the usual joy and anticipation.

We were sitting around the table last night with Emily and her friends. They were all in a panic: still so many presents to organise, no time, no money...