Am I Wry? No.

This is purely self-indulgent, self-help. Just for me. Enjoy, or look away now. “Am I wry? Oh my! Fallacy! Fallacy in my words. Am I wry?”

Thank Heavens For Jolly Japes

Heartfelt congratulations to that bastion of pop excellence, and all-round nice man, Richie Egan AKA Jape, who was crowned winner of the 2008 Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street last night for his essential album Ritual. It’s not only a thoroughly deserved win, it’s unlikely to be received as begrudgingly by the blogging community as last year’s surprise Choice, […]

There Ain’t No Show Like A Joe No-Show

Stand by your wallets, fools – you and your money are soon to be parted. Although it sounds like one of those more-money-than-sense events they used to throw on in the old days of the economic boom (if that ever really happened), some promotional genius really believes this is a winner. Joe Dolan – The Reunion Show runs for […]

FF Pinning Recovery Hopes On Secret Assets

Like many of Social & Personal‘s loyal male readership , I wondered when Fianna Fail’s most devastating secret weapons would be unleashed. I should have guessed, really. Where better than their Ard Fheis? Yes, we’re talking Mary Coughlan’s legs. I hasten to add, dear reader, that this is not a personal opinion. Back in July 2008, Social & […]