BBC discussion on religion The BBC has been running a series of items on the decline of religion in Ireland. They invited me onto a podcast panel and this is the end result. I thought they had pulled me in because they had read my new book, but no; just a coincidence.
Archive for October, 2008
Empty churches
Posted in Politics, Northern Ireland, Religion, tagged Ireland, Religion on October 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Hunger
Posted in Politics, Northern Ireland, Religion, tagged Politics, terrorism on October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Vox Pop I was at the premier of the Steve McQueen film Hunger last night in Belfast and recorded this vox pop with people coming out. I think their fresh responses to the film give a sense of the power of it and the readiness of audiences to believe in its integrity. Many questions have [...]
Cats: Part 2
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Toxin was lethal. I, who had not been aware of any allergic reaction to previous cats, suffered puffy eyes and hard flaky snot. Maureen hugged and kissed him and doted on him. What was the point in having an affectionate cat if you couldn’t do that?
Things My Da Would Not Have Understood
Posted in Uncategorized on October 8, 2008 | 1 Comment »
He was a Donegal peasant who had refined his manners enough for the city back streets and the pub and no more. He was from among people who were plain and harsh, which is what the Donegal rain would do to anyone.
