Monthly Archives: June 2015

The Strange Death of Catholic Ireland

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Gerry Lynch

This piece was published in the print edition of Prospect magazine in July 2015. In the referendum held in Ireland on 22nd May, voters chose overwhelmingly—by 62 per cent to 38 per cent—to endorse a proposal to amend the country’s … Continue reading →

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“A Battle A Day” Is Creating A Political Wasteland

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Gerry Lynch

This blog was originally posted on Slugger O’Toole… “It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo”. Recognise the quote? It came from Gerry Adams’ speech … Continue reading →

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On Charlie Kennedy

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Gerry Lynch

Originally posted at Slugger O’Toole… There’s lots of talk about Charlie Kennedy’s talents and his ‘flaws’, often a euphemistic way of talking about his alcoholism. Alistair Campbell has blogged movingly and directly about their shared illness. It was never exactly … Continue reading →

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