The scenes unfolding across the country in recent days point to a deep well of frustration that cannot be dismissed. The right to protest is fundamental in a democratic society, yet it is neither absolute nor immune from consequence. When demonstrations cross certain lines, they risk undermining the very support that sustains them. Just for laughsThere was a time when sketch comedy felt central to Irish and British TV — anarchic, inventive, properly funny. Its rhythms, its humour, even its sense of importance can feel distinctly foreign to Irish and British sensibilities.

Source: Irish Examiner April 10, 2026 05:25 UTC