The Clare Herald reports this morning that the forthcoming Festival of Finn in the village of Corofin on May Bank Holiday weekend will include a very special history talk by Kevin Callinan on ‘The Irish Experience of Immigration.’ 

Elsewhere, Martin Wall has more on the political heat surrounding Dean Sullivan's departure from the HSE.

Finally, new research suggests most homeless charities believe they are encountering victims of human trafficking through their work.

Zen

Your Zen moment today marks the release of Taylor Swift's new album at the weekend, to near universal delight it seems. The Tortured Poets Department: the Anthology promises to be an assured piece of work from this shimmering cultural icon. With lyrics like “You’re not Dylan Thomas, I’m not Patti Smith, this ain’t the Chelsea hotel” we can, at the very least, admire the self-awareness uncommon at those dizzy heights.

In some parallel universe, Taylor and Beyoncé are contesting the next US presidential election...oh what a wonderful world that would be.

Have a great week.

Niall