Ardmayle

Random musings on current affairs, sport and the arts.

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Brian Bourke Revisited

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  The first piece of art I owned was a print Two Heads of Don Quixote by Brian Bourke. It was a present from an old girl friend. I had met B...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Dalkey Book Festival 2025 - a Few Observations

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It felt like a livelier affair than last year and all the events I attended were filled to capacity. Also, despite the erratic weather, Dal...
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Return to Istanbul

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I first visited Istanbul in the early 1970s when I worked on an American oil-rig drilling in the Sea of Marmara. Because of the conflict in...
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Face of Our New Government

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People seem puzzled that Michael Martin should abandon principle, precedent and the smooth progress of government to shove through this ludi...
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Cheltenham 2025 – Day 4 and Conclusions

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  I’ve been gambling long enough to realise that whenever you have a good day, you think you are invincible and that can lead to giving ba...
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I write a bit, sniff around the art scene, gamble modestly and walk my dogs.
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