Monthly Archives: November 2009
Album of the Decade-Bon Iver, For Emma Forever Ago
It’s not an enjoyable process, trying to nail down what you think is the best album of the decade. It’s a drawn out, tedious ordeal. Some albums had that instant, ‘slap-in-the-face amazing’ effect but grew tiresome to some degree while … Continue reading
Victory for Ireland and for Rugby
Before kick off in yesterday’s international between Ireland and South Africa Tom McCgurk stated that the stakes couldn’t be higher. In truth, aside from the rare friendly, the stakes don’t come much lower than the Autumn series for international rugby. Yes … Continue reading
Patriotism At A Price
Over the years I’ve had a strange old relationship with Irish Football. I love the sport and I love my country, one would think that meant I was always an avid supporter of the boys in green, but if only … Continue reading
Pure F**king Talent Like
It’s easy to allow oneself get caught up in what’s popular or a growing trend on a global level. It seems these days there are more and more award ceremonies and the likes forcing our attention towards Hollywood’s best and brightest. As … Continue reading
