Genius, we have long known, is subjective and wears many faces. Whether it’s Messi riding tackles, Steve Smith knocking another … More
Author: colinivansheridan
Of Mice & Men
Maybe more than a Kerry victory to save the game from the evil empire, maybe more than a phenomenal Dublin … More
Time to Forgive & Forget
“We are all part of the same hypocrisy.”– Al Pacino, Godfather Part II AS a colleague once remarked, after a … More
Farewell, Madiba!
“I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders” — The National,Mr November The legend goes that, upon his … More
Prepare to be Spoken Down to
“The 10 thought about finding grass, but instead chose to offload to a one-out runner. Attacking the blind side was … More
Album Review: Marika Hackman, Any Human Friend
hatever happened to Marika Hackman, the folksy ingenue who showcased a likable and non-threatening collection of folk songs with her … More
All Ireland Hurling Final; TV Review
The craic started early this weekend. Long before a sliotar was pucked in Croke Park, there was pulling and hooking … More
Album Review: Sleater-Kinney, The Center Won’t Hold
Taken in isolation, legends Sleater-Kinney’s new album The Center Won’t Hold packs just the type of gut punch you would expect from … More
The Day the Dream Fell Asleep
As the hawks patrolled the skies above Croke Park on Saturday evening, Mayo folk averted their gaze from the carcass … More
Mayo Sail East; Imperfect, Stubborn & Defiant
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in” — Don Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part III … More