Tag Archives: Catholic Church

RTE Drop “Prime Time Investigates”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Nobody can deny that there has been a lot of scandals……..political, financial, Church over the past two decades. Nor can anyone deny that there is an ongoing “drugs war” among the criminal classes. RTE deserves a lot of credit for … Continue reading →

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Bangor And Back For A “Bob” 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have of course been in Bangor several times in recent years but my visit on Friday was specifically to observe how much or little had changed. I never like visiting by car. The dual carriageway around Holywood is difficult if … Continue reading →

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RTE “Would You Believe?”

Posted on January 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Some weeks ago I blogged about Mick Peelo’s RTE documentary on the problems facing the Catholic Church in Ireland. I recorded the second of the two-part series and have only just had a chance to see it. Essentially Peelo was … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Three Churches (RTE “Would You Believe?”)

Posted on December 7, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Mick Peelo is Irelands leading Religion journalist/broadcaster. RTE showed the first of a two parter (in their “Would You Believe?” series) made by Peelo on the condition of the Irish Catholic Church in 2011. The programme featured how three churches/parishes were … Continue reading →

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Another Crisis For Catholic Church In Ireland

Posted on August 18, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

On Sunday & Monday of this week I attended three funerals (ie three in 26 hours) which may sound like a movie script where I am played by Hugh Grant. It did however give an insight into three very different … Continue reading →

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