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Candidatitis:

This syndrome is capable of moving even the most rational aspirant or shy wallflower into a state of extreme self belief.  It strikes without warning, is no respecter of gender, and can infect the lowly municipal hopeful, the aspiring Parliamentarian, as well as the lofty presidential wannabe.

Solidarity with Palestinian people

I want to extend my solidarity and condolences to the Palestinian people and especially to the family of Khader Adnan who died on the 2 May last week after 87 days on hunger strike. His death in an Israeli prison, coming just three days before Irish republicans commemorate and celebrate the life of Bobby Sands, was especially poignant.