Blarney.

Presents information regarding various socio-political events and developments in Dublin, Ireland, during the author's visit to Ireland to attend the 1992 Irish Times-Aer Lingus Literature Prizes ceremony. Claim that the said event was organized to respect and exploit literature by the Irish; Report that Norman Rush's book "Mating" was awarded for the international fiction prize of the year, with two prizes for Irish writing; Praise for Mary Robinson, the first women ever elected as the President of Ireland; Appreciation for Robinson's speech during the award ceremony showing Ireland's vested interest in writers; Discussion over Robinson's reputation for enlightened humanitarianism and womanly charisma.