@TheBusinessRTE My mates and I have been patrons of Peter’s since 1980…not bad, 45 of the nearly 50 years! Peter was a gentleman and always welcoming- but took no nonsense. A publican of the old school. Enda a worthy successor, and great family. Warmest wishes to them all.
Alex White
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Barrister, former government minister, chair @CCACIreland. Any views expressed here are my own and not those of any institution with which I am connected.
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This piece by @PHonohan is full of informed analysis, helping to point the way for Ireland in 2025: “Ireland surfed the wave of globalisation as long as we could. Here’s what we should do next”
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For anyone losing faith in humanity…this was inspiring.
On Private Passions @BBCRadio3 at noon Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey who grew up in care, later worked for the gas board, then as a social worker and as an actor on stage and television.View quoted post on X
Her music includes works by Ravel, Errolyn Wallen, Philip Glass and Puccini.On
Wonderful programme - lovely bunch of lads, great tunes, honouring such an important legacy.
A great day in Studio 8 in the Radio Centre with the fantastic Rowsome Quartet! Leo Rowsome founded it in the 1920s. They were often on radio in the early days so delighted to have the current quartet back in! Sunday 9pm @RTERadio1 @RedmondMr @Napiobairi @kevin_rowsomeView quoted post on X
Had it on this morning and lovely to hear it again tonight, great show as ever.
Nina Simone sings Thomas MooreView quoted post on X
So soon may I follow,
When friendships decay,
And from love's shining circle
The gems drop away!
When true hearts lie withered,
And fond ones are flown,
Oh! who would inhabit
This bleak world alone?
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