Here’s a story that didn’t make it but I thought was interesting, it involves the Irish constitution, Alan Joyce and his Queen’s bday honour
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He said nobility and honours which confer a Sir, Marquis, Duke etc require advance permission of the Irish govt
But awards which confer an honoury title which means extra letters (eg Alan John Joyce AC) don’t need permission
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A famous case was Irish broadcaster Terry Wogan took a British citizenship so he could get his knighthood
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Ó Conaill said none of the titles are recognised in Ireland, titles were seen as a British govt issue and not something a republic wanted
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