This was initially published a couple of months ago now, so apologies to those who have read it elsewhere, but I think it's definitely worth highlighting Jim Cusack writing in the Irish Independent about how prosperous Northern Ireland, and specifically Northern Irish Poor Oppressed Filthy Rich Catholics, have become in recent years.I've picked out the highlights below, but I'd really encourage anyone with 5-10 minutes free to read the whole article. more »

As A-level results are released again, Northern Ireland has a considerably higher ratio of A-grades ratio than the UK average: 35.4% compared to a national figure of 25.9%. Hands up who thinks it'll make Ruane think twice about killing off grammar schools? more »