Security is tight, protests are small and everyone, with a few exceptions, is in a pretty good mood.
THE LABOUR PARTY has gathered in Killarney, Co Kerry for its annual conference with most people in a fairly chipper mood – one resignation call aside – as things begin to look up for the party.
The protests have been small and at times non-existent outside, while inside the INEC there has been a general sense of ‘it’s been tough, but it’s getting better’.
… but not nearly as many as last year.
… and he isn’t afraid to use it if the members get rowdy.
… and they’ve no idea what all the fuss was about in the first place.
… even this lovely red rose which Ruairí gave the Tánaiste for his lapel. Awh.
… and likes to give it a good look at it, so he does.