St Patrick’s Day lecture – "The Re-enchantment of Ireland"

The promise and the peril that is contemporary Ireland is exemplified by the paradox that, at a time when “fighting Irish” is the premier and most jealously-guarded brand in college sports, the international media depict a country in economic and moral doldrums. Yet even this depiction fails to depict the attempt to close down centers of excellence in favour of mediocrity; the arrogance of the...