One year since what was described as an earthquake election in the Republic of Ireland, Sinn Fein remain the most popular party. How and why this has happened is commonly misunderstood as being a result of young voters uninitiated with the atrocities of the Troubles. However, what the RTE/Irish Times exit poll revealed last year was that the party was the most popular even among those aged 55-64.
So what happened? How did Sinn Fein emerge as a prominent force and the most popular party south of the border?
The answer has two parts to it. The first relates to demographic changes that opened up the country to the rise of left-wing political parties. For many decades the south was sui generis in the context of European democracies due to the comparative lack of support for left and centre-left political parties.
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Six unmissable gigs to see at Live at the Bowl this February Image by Mark Gambino
Spotlighting shows from the likes of King Gizzard, Archie Roach, Cash Savage and Vika & Linda.
Since early January, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl has been playing host to many of the best live acts in Australia. The Live at the Bowl series was conceived in partnership by Arts Centre Melbourne and the Victorian government and they’re rolling out another bumper selection of live music and comedy throughout the month of February.
Whether it’s dirty pub rock, heartfelt storytelling, gospel, Afro-fusion or stand-up comedy you’re looking for, February’s Live at the Bowl program has something for all tastes. The series has already made life in Melbourne feel a lot more normal and the six gigs detailed below are further proof that this city can be gloriously bountiful when a pandemic isn’t getting in the way.
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