Finding Dory (U) ★★★★ Directed by: Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLane Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks & Idris Elba What’s the story? It’s been one whole year since forgetful Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) helped plucky clown fish Marlin (Albert Brooks) find his lost son Nemo (Hayden Rolence) and, so far, life for these close-knit friends […]
Archive | August, 2016
A sequel that’s been worth waiting for
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The business of business never an exact science in the Pravince
THE news that 300 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by London-based brokerage firm Tullett Prebon was released amidst much fanfare by the First and deputy First Ministers at a photocall at Invest NI headquarters on Tuesday. The local hacks who pound the business beat were suitably impressed and a slew of print […]
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The magpies are taking over our back gardens
WHY does that magpie rhyme only go to seven? Was it because in previous times you’d rarely see this bird, and seven were as many as were ever expected to cross your path? Because now, in Dúlra’s own garden, he’s counted TEN. All newly fledged and ready to wreak havoc across the neighbourhood. Dúlra […]
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Robinson brothers were imbued with patriotic spirit
A great amount of information has recently surfaced about the men and women who partook in the Easter Rising and the ensuing War of Independence. There is no doubt that there has been a renewed interest in the subject, especially among young people. After a lecture and discussion about the life of Winifred Carney […]
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The good, the bad and the ugly of life on Twitter
About two months ago I typed four words and was astonished at the passion-filled response they elicited. The four words were “A bit like this”: I was responding on Twitter to a picture of a paramilitary parade in Lurgan and an accompanying comment about Shocking Paramilitary Demonstration In Front Of Children. (There was one […]
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Getting high with Michelle
“WHEN they go low, we go high.” These words by First Lady Michelle Obama from the Democratic Party Convention resonated deeply with me. This language of love and example spoke of so much. I often struggle to live up to my duty to be the role model I want to be to my five […]
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