I love newspapers but today reading reports of events in Washington, I feel, to quote my quippy daughter..that I’m living in a room full of stupid.

@bookingcom.bsky.social EVERY time I search your website I immediately get phishing emails? Avoid.

For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.

What a contrast between the bizarre commentary from Sarah Smyth on BBC, thank God for Lyndsey Hilsum C4.

Is it too late?

Looking across at Grianán of Aileach, this morning (Donegal - the 6th century fort) reminds me that we are all just brief visitors in time. Empires and Dictators come and go - important to keep our eyes on the horizon.

No apology for being inspired by this view, hope you enjoy it.

I’ve just arrived here having finally given up on twitter. Seeking new friends I’ll follow back