Newsletter July 2026
‘“Tonight’s a monument which Earth has made
From brooding on July.”’ – July Moon by Louise Townsend Nicholl
Is that another month gone already? It must be time for my July newsletter!
Barrister Presents Ireland
Barrister Presents Ireland: here’s another one of my unique gifts for barristers, this time with a dynamic barrister on the 1960’s-style Bat-Phone!
Complaint to Westside Library on the use of Generative AI to promote events
Westside Library here in Galway is using generative AI to promote events. I have written a complaint to the Library and the City Council, which I have reproduced here.
Submission on CCTV in Galway City
This is my submission to Galway City Council’s recent public consultation on CCTV in Galway city.
Cartoon: Who is the Seated Figure in the Claddagh Galway?
Cartoon by Allan Cavanagh based on Seated Figure by sculptor Sean Henry installed in Galway as part of Galway International Arts Festival 2026
Topical World Cup Cartoon
Here’s a topical World Cup cartoon by Allan Cavanagh to tap into the zeitgeist of the beautiful game as it takes to the world stage.