Karl Sigfrid-Swedish politician takes a pop at the new blasphemy laws

I was interested to see that a Swedish politician has spoken out against the recent introduction (or is it reintroduction or indeed amendment) of our blasphemy laws. I think it may be worth while considering tranfers for politicians. Just like in football. Perhaps we could have an Italian as Minister of Defence, a Dutchman or woman as Minister for flooding, a Dane or a Swede as Minister of Common sense etc. Who would be the Ronaldo of a transfer market like that I wonder?

Anyway, Mr. Karl Sigfrid brings up some very valid points according to this report. There is a problem with the report though. Is it being reported because no Irish politician has said the same or because he is foreign and we are more inclined to listen to foreigners, in the ‘jaysus Maire look at dat, sure we’re that  brilliant they’re talking about us in Sweden’ sense?

Or do we just not really care about this kind of thing here and they really do in Sweden? Read on Mac Duff. 

http://news.ie.msn.com/world/article.aspx?cp-documentid=149235590

Irish author to write next Hitchhiker’s Guide

Eoin Colfer

It has been announced that Irish author Eoin Colfer will write the next instalment of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’. The Wexford man, famous for his bestselling Artemis Fowl series for children, will write the sixth in the ‘Hitchhiker’s’ famous ‘trilogy’. It should be noted that when the fifth book came out, the guide was described as a trilogy told in five parts. And it appears it’s a trilogy that just keeps giving.

The sixth book in the series will be published in October by Penguin, and although nothing is known about the plotline, the title of the book has been announced and will be called ‘And another thing’.

This is obviously great news for fans of the ‘trilogy’ who could have reasonably expected that when the original author, Douglas Adams, died of a heart attack in 2001 at the age of 49 that the story died with him. Purists, however, may disagree.

‘The hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ has sold 16million copies and has been translated into 35 languages since its original inception as a radio play in 1978.

*FOOTNOTE*

Eoin Colfer comes from an extremely talented family. His brother Niall is a rather handy musician (google him to find out more) and his father is considered a bit of a legendary historian down in Wexford.

Books in the Park

This Saturday September 13th a host of acclaimed Irish authors including Derek Landy and Marita Conlon McKenna take their books and their brilliance to Marlay Park for a free fun day for all the family. 

Books in the Park, is sure to be a lively day out, featuring a host of top authors and lots of other activities including face painters, jugglers, balloons andchildren’s entertainment.

 

If books aren’t your thing, there’s the ever-popular CoCo Market which produces delicious farmers fare.

 

In June, a similar event took place in Cabinteely Park and proved to be very popular.

 

Kick off is at 1pm and the authors will be there until 5pm. So go early to make sure you get the best of the food and meet the writers.