Irish winners - Excellence to celebrate

AT a time when so much is so uncertain, and so many of us feel left down by the belief systems and political processes we relied on, it is important to recognise and celebrate the many good things about being Irish.

This weekend three Irish rugby teams represent their provinces at the closing stages of international competition. Even getting this far, further in the Heineken Cup than any English, Scottish, Italian or Welsh team, is a considerable achievement.

No matter what the weekend results bring this is excellence on an international stage. Yes, there are still very many reasons to be proud to be Irish. Let’s hope that on Monday we can be prouder still.