On Or Off The Pedestal?

By Maurice Fitzpatrick The global impact of the killing of George Floyd spread to Ireland with protesters asserting that black lives matter in front of the U.S. embassy in Dublin. ​​Similarly, the position of minorities in Ireland has come into… Continue Reading

Slavery Controversy Hits Reputation of Irish Patriot: John Mitchel

By Peter Makem Over fifty years ago a statue was erected in Newry in honour of the Irish patriot John Mitchel (1815-1875) by some local politicians and leaders. A Newry GAA club around that time was named in his honor… Continue Reading