Canty’s absence will make Obama grow fonder

What could Obama possibly know of struggle, of breaking down boundaries? Does he even realise what it took for players like Canty to topple Kerry?

IT’S NOT disdain or envy that tears at the soul of Cork people. No, we thrive off that, as I’m sure most people are painfully aware.

It’s becoming irrelevant — that’s the biggest fear. Xenophobia, prejudice, bad impressions, we’ll take it all, anything to just be part of the conversation. Anything to keep dreaded apathy at bay.