Category Archives: Society and Living

It is immensely important to get the best out of life where we are.

Umm, Jesus, It’s Windy Out Here

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

I’ve now taken a few stabs at this post because there is so much to say about the idea of peace. My conclusion after spending a good deal of time reflecting on the topic as well as my life, is that … Continue reading →

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What They Really Think About Us

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Surviving the post-apocalyptic landscape that Ireland has become in the wake of the Celtic Tiger is difficult enough for most people. The economic downturn and the past number of lean years and a governmental programme of austerity have exposed the … Continue reading →

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Religion and the Secular Media

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

In so many respects Ireland is an anomaly with consideration to the question of the secular media’s attitude towards religion; especially the unofficial Roman Catholic expression of religion. The Irish media’s approach to faith and all things religious would make … Continue reading →

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They Trample the Head of the Poor

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Moving home is one of those life events which we have romanticised with the icon of the happy family; full of bustle, adventure and promise. The flit has been culturally packed with the all-American cinematic scene of loving parents lugging … Continue reading →

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