), engages in conversation with Hugh, the headmaster of the local hedge-school, who writes and quotes Latin poetry. Perhaps we also need to change our thinking somewhat — less Anglo and more European, just as thousands of Irish monks, teachers, sailors, and soldiers did for many centuries. The festive atmosphere which “black” Friday tries to generate, hides however one of the greatest economic difficulties confronting modern economics. Scotland, Wales, Europe, and most of UK do not do this for health, legal, and environmental pollution reasons. The removal of these noxious pollutants might go a long way to helping restore our rivers to a more pristine condition.

Source: Irish Examiner November 26, 2020 09:22 UTC