Gehen Sie mit der App Player FM offline!
Pádraic Fiacc | United Ireland | Danny D | Gaels Against Genocide
Manage episode 426399665 series 2711022
Pádraic Fiacc
The first book I wrote was Falls Memories. Brandon Books led by the late Steve Mac Donagh was my publisher. I asked Steve if we could include drawings by Michael McKernon. I didn’t know Michael but I was familiar with his fine line drawings. Steve indulged me, Michael obliged and Falls Memories was produced, enhanced by his artistry. That was decades ago. In 1990.
Can We Afford A United Ireland?
I have written before about the work of Sinn Féins Commission on the Future of Ireland and how it is giving voice to citizens' views on our future and in particular on the potential for constitutional change. I have attended most of the Commission's events. They are all about citizens having their say and usually consist of an independent panel of speakers engaging with an audience. They are also moderated by an independent chairperson. So while Sinn Féin organises these initiatives once the opening formalities are over the party takes a back seat. We are there to listen.
Gaels Against Genocide in Gaza.
Saturday was a busy day. Tons of Gaelic games on the go. Fitting it all in is a problem. But Gaels Against Genocide in Gaza certainly rose to the challenge. Their demonstration from Belfast's Writers Square to the City Hall was mighty. Great speakers, including Antrim hurling star Neil McManus and a massive crowd from all over the island. In county and club colours. Children and older Gaels. Young mothers with their babies. Family groups. Clubs from everywhere. Glen Philips was an excellent Fear an Tí.
If the people of the
204 Episoden
Manage episode 426399665 series 2711022
Pádraic Fiacc
The first book I wrote was Falls Memories. Brandon Books led by the late Steve Mac Donagh was my publisher. I asked Steve if we could include drawings by Michael McKernon. I didn’t know Michael but I was familiar with his fine line drawings. Steve indulged me, Michael obliged and Falls Memories was produced, enhanced by his artistry. That was decades ago. In 1990.
Can We Afford A United Ireland?
I have written before about the work of Sinn Féins Commission on the Future of Ireland and how it is giving voice to citizens' views on our future and in particular on the potential for constitutional change. I have attended most of the Commission's events. They are all about citizens having their say and usually consist of an independent panel of speakers engaging with an audience. They are also moderated by an independent chairperson. So while Sinn Féin organises these initiatives once the opening formalities are over the party takes a back seat. We are there to listen.
Gaels Against Genocide in Gaza.
Saturday was a busy day. Tons of Gaelic games on the go. Fitting it all in is a problem. But Gaels Against Genocide in Gaza certainly rose to the challenge. Their demonstration from Belfast's Writers Square to the City Hall was mighty. Great speakers, including Antrim hurling star Neil McManus and a massive crowd from all over the island. In county and club colours. Children and older Gaels. Young mothers with their babies. Family groups. Clubs from everywhere. Glen Philips was an excellent Fear an Tí.
If the people of the
204 Episoden
ทุกตอน
×Willkommen auf Player FM!
Player FM scannt gerade das Web nach Podcasts mit hoher Qualität, die du genießen kannst. Es ist die beste Podcast-App und funktioniert auf Android, iPhone und im Web. Melde dich an, um Abos geräteübergreifend zu synchronisieren.