MANY places, statues, buildings and venues around the world are experiencing name changes as people wake up to the history and origin of how many places came to be named after ignominious historical figures such as slave traders and genocidal warmongers. And Ireland is no different; here’s a number of towns and areas that are… Read more »
AT some stage, all of us ‘age out’ of going to weddings as our friends and relatives of traditional marrying age either tie the knot or decide it’s not for them, leaving only a few weddings invites here and there from late-blooming cousins and co-workers that just need to make up the numbers. Until the… Read more »
FRESH OFF the back of proposing Landlord TDs abstain from voting on his proposed rent reduction bill Paul Murphy, becoming slowly intoxicated on a diet of Mao Tse Tung Youtube recap videos, has taken his efforts one step further. “With assets, profits and cash concentrated among the richest few in Ireland it is not enough… Read more »
THE GOVERNMENT has confirmed it will drag its feet while kicking the can down the road when it comes to implementing recommendations from a report that would reduce delays and barriers currently impeding access to abortion care. “You only think you voted for free safe and legal abortions but silly, you didn’t, you voted for… Read more »
GRAPPLING with the thorny issue of drugs in Ireland and eager to ensure the full spectrum of opinion on drug matters is aired during its sitting lest the country accidentally sleepwalk into sensible and measured decision-making, the Citizens Assembly is to hear from the Singaporean judge who ordered the execution of a man found in… Read more »
SEEKING to temper nationalist dissent at the news she will attend King Charles’ coronation as First Minister-designate, Michelle O’Neill has insisted that like any discerning and nosy Irish person she’s just looking to have a gawk at what kind of spread the English are putting on and maybe sizing up some curtains. “What can I… Read more »
TRINITY COLLEGE announced its decision, after several months of research and consultation, to ‘dename’ the Berkeley library, removing the name of George Berkeley from the building citing the renowned 18th century philosopher’s ownership of slaves and his forwarding of theories supporting racial discrimination. With that, the library needs a new name. Which of the leading… Read more »
CONSIDERED a highly disrespectful move by football watchers everywhere, Erling Braut Haaland has received criticism for his decision to film a glitzy advert as part of a lucrative new endorsement deal with Herbal Essences during his team’s game against Arsenal. “Erling is a busy man so when he can multi-task he will,” explained the player’s… Read more »
HAVING announced his intention to run for a second term as US president at the age of 80, Joe Biden’s 2024 run has been the source of much debate. WWN has weighed up the pros and cons and presented them below: Pro: Only remaining person alive who was there when the US constitution was written…. Read more »
