Donncha O’Connell
@donnchalaw
Law academic living in the west of Ireland. Interested in law, politics, history, theatre, music, books, art, people and dogs…not in that order.
Unbelievable…Donal Toolan’s nephew, Jack Coyne, about to lift the Sam Maguire for Mayo!
What is he on about? There’s a very weak accountability culture in this state…
What a privilege to be at St Nicholas Collegiate Church tonight for ‘Ag Tarraingt Ón Tobar’ with Séamus and Caoimhe Ó Flatharta, Matthew Berrill & ConTempo - beautiful music drawing from a deep well, transcending traditions and forms, but landing to rapturous acclaim. Maith sibh!
To borrow a phrase made famous by Mrs Thatcher… (click here): www.facebook.com/share/v/14ho...
Needless to say, this opinion does not engage in any serious way with the relevant scientific knowledge so therefore, of course, it will be taken seriously…
Sorry to see The Phoenix closing but have saved this gem from one of its final editions for framing…
Some pics from the Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas 2026 - three great days of talking and performing…
The university in which I have worked since 1993 insists on maintaining research links with Technion for contractual reasons and to avoid reputational damage but, leaving aside moral and political considerations, has anyone considered the damage being done to our reputation as an institution…
Spent some time in Ennis today. A model of successful pedestrianisation that Galway should follow. Full of people, loads of street seating, great atmosphere. What a lovely town!