Paddy, Seamus: Brian Glanville (who always had a high opinion of Hugh McIlvanney's sports journalism) is still going strong at 87. My favourite Glanvillism from the early 1960s (which I last used here
Thank you Daniel for many years of sharing wisdom. I first met Daniel 25 years ago but came to know him more personally when I worked in Leeds. His ability to harvest wisdom from so many sources and s
Daniel was gracious enough to come many times to our diocese to work with our teachers. He became a friend whose passion for his work inspired us all. He was gentle and compassionate and his words gav
I am finding the comments as informative & as interesting as the articles themselves, and I say that with the greatest of respect for everyone! Highlights for me that we can all be looking out the
Given the age profile of clergy now and virtually empty seminaries, Unicorns are as likely to turn up now as ideal bishops.
Consider instead that ‘command Catholicism’ is dying for a reason. Wil
Very well said, Seamus, especially your reference to the latter day Bard of Ayrshire, the Great Hugh. Isn't it ironic that we were told of his passing on the very day we annually remember the first Ba
Fr Daniel was a lovely, warm, holy man who radiated God’s love to all who knew him. I am so grateful and feel very privileged to have attended retreats that he led. For me he wonderfully reflected t
Today, the Feast of the Great Bard of Ayrshire is celebrated. (Never mind Paul and his conversion for the moment). Rabbie Burns. He brought colour and beauty and mischief to life and language. He tea
My main aim in writing this piece is to request that someone out there who knew this amazing individual and wordsmith could write an obituary to be sent to the Irish Times eg opinion@irishtimes.com
So
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And the walls came tumbling down…
January 15 2019Paddy, Seamus: Brian Glanville (who always had a high opinion of Hugh McIlvanney's sports journalism) is still going strong at 87. My favourite Glanvillism from the early 1960s (which I last used here
Daniel O’Leary R.I.P.
January 22 2019Weren't we so lucky to have known him?
Daniel O’Leary R.I.P.
January 22 2019Thank you Daniel for many years of sharing wisdom. I first met Daniel 25 years ago but came to know him more personally when I worked in Leeds. His ability to harvest wisdom from so many sources and s
Daniel O’Leary R.I.P.
January 22 2019Daniel was gracious enough to come many times to our diocese to work with our teachers. He became a friend whose passion for his work inspired us all. He was gentle and compassionate and his words gav
A new style of leadership needed for the church in Ireland
January 23 2019I am finding the comments as informative & as interesting as the articles themselves, and I say that with the greatest of respect for everyone! Highlights for me that we can all be looking out the
A new style of leadership needed for the church in Ireland
January 23 2019Given the age profile of clergy now and virtually empty seminaries, Unicorns are as likely to turn up now as ideal bishops. Consider instead that ‘command Catholicism’ is dying for a reason. Wil
And the walls came tumbling down…
January 15 2019Very well said, Seamus, especially your reference to the latter day Bard of Ayrshire, the Great Hugh. Isn't it ironic that we were told of his passing on the very day we annually remember the first Ba
Daniel O’Leary R.I.P.
January 22 2019Fr Daniel was a lovely, warm, holy man who radiated God’s love to all who knew him. I am so grateful and feel very privileged to have attended retreats that he led. For me he wonderfully reflected t
And the walls came tumbling down…
January 15 2019Today, the Feast of the Great Bard of Ayrshire is celebrated. (Never mind Paul and his conversion for the moment). Rabbie Burns. He brought colour and beauty and mischief to life and language. He tea
Daniel O’Leary R.I.P.
January 22 2019My main aim in writing this piece is to request that someone out there who knew this amazing individual and wordsmith could write an obituary to be sent to the Irish Times eg opinion@irishtimes.com So
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