Comments on: Abbey Theatre

By: Darren J. Prior

Darren J. Prior — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:37:57 +0000

Is Geraldine Kennedy from Roscommon? What part?

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:15:49 +0000

Blogging has proved a successful route into journalism for some and a quick and unwelcome route out of it for many : Sarah is obviously not taking any chances and who could blame her. This particular site has gone a bit flat lately anyway and was coming to its natural end, there are others who should take a hint and do the same. Dealing with the “grand old lady” from Roscommon will not be easy but Sarah is wily enough to handle her. Good luck to all.

By: Darren J. Prior

Darren J. Prior — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:51:16 +0000

Sarah hasn’t said that she is definitely ending her blog. Everyone can read her column in The IT every Wednesday online or buy the paper so you don’t have to post it up Sarah. I know you are an independent Sarah but being from a FG supporting background I can say that you are the most proactive FG voter in the media and in the blogsphere. It would be disappointing for FG if you ended your blog.

Seemingly most people who look at websites don’t actually debate on them. So despite the negativity online there are a good few people who look at this blog without debating on it. GUBU does make a difference.

By: Andrew Lawlor

Andrew Lawlor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:57:32 +0000

‘…you are are a long time and valued contributor.’

Thanks, Sarah. Consider my ego suitably stroked.

I have to say that the absence of GUBU will leave a large void in the blogosphere. Most of the other political blogs don’t carry the lenghty and well structured posts that you have made your name with. (Then again, most other political bloggers were not offered a column at at major Sunday paper on the strenght of their postings!) I enjoy a good read over at Dublin Opinion, but they are very left leaning over there, most of the contributors also write for The Irish Left Review. Can anyone suggest a blogging methadone to help us come down from a long period of main-lining GUBU?

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:26:30 +0000

Bye. It’s been fun.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:43 +0000

HI Andrew, First, regular readers will have noticed I’ve been winding down since the summer. I’m just getting busier and busier and began to found the blog stressful instead of enjoyable. The IT, just to be clear, said they were quite happy for me to publish columns here, but I haven’t because I knew they’d cause debate which I didn’t want to have to moderate! So no conspiracy – just laziness.

On the IPs, I was really puzzled when I saw your IP come up on some of the other commenters, because you are are a long time and valued contributor. I rarely look at the IPs but just noticed it idly the other day. So I dunno! Maybe there is some glitch – in which case I really do apologise for including you in the list. Or maybe someone’s logging on to your computer. There were two IP’s and I thought maybe one was someone’s work and the other home?
Anyway, I am sorry for casting asparagus and hey, this kind of paranoia is just the kind of reason I need a blog break!!!
Many thanks for the good wishes.

By: Andrew Lawlor

Andrew Lawlor — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:40:46 +0000

Sarah,
I find your assertion that I share an IP address with four other commentators on your blog quite puzzling. As you are aware I have often made a point of challenging people, particularly those expressing contentious or controversial views, to come out from behind their smokescreens and tell us exactly who they are. Any comment I have ever left here on your blog has always linked back to my own site, which is published with my name in large letters at the top of the page. Whatever glitch is causing you to see a common IP address for five people is no concern of mine but I do strongly dislike being lumped in with those who are afraid to come out of the shadows.
I agree with Darren that this is one of the most engaging blogs currently published and it would be a shame to see an end to it. Are you coming under any pressure from the IT over your online prescence? I noticed that you have not been publishing your Wednesday column on the blog.
Anyway, let me echo Graham. It’s your blog. I enjoyed it over the years and the very best of luck in the future, or should that be ‘going forward’, you’re with the IT now, roight.

By: Darren J. Prior

Darren J. Prior — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:00:48 +0000

I hope you don’t end your blog Sarah given that it is one of the only good ones in Ireland.

By: graham

graham — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:44:41 +0000

Sarah,

It’s your blog. I enjoyed it over the years, regardless of whether I agreed with any one particular view or not. Isn’t life boring if all you are exposed to is the views you already hold!

All the best for the future.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:39:12 +0000

huh. how interesting.
“Georgia”, “Cara”, “Patrice”, “Blondie” and Andrew all share IP addresses.