Tag Archives: Truth

We CAN Handle The Truth

My Uncle Charlie was a country man. From Glenavy in County Antrim.  He liked to tell stories …some of which might have been true. To some extent..they were all true. Parables. Usually about the casual cruelty of rural poverty. Take … Continue reading

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Sometimes ….There Are No Words

Well attended SDLP event at An Feile last night. Truth. Reconciliation. The Past. Victims. Panel chaired by Alex Attwood MLA. Catherine McCartney…whos brother was murdered some years ago. Brid Quinn from South Armagh…whos son was beaten to death with iron … Continue reading

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A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Troubles

Truth…..Anecdote…..we all have a story. Or Three. Or Four. Just ask my sons. They have had to listen for years to what Daddy did in the War. In a way, I cant tell the story of Bloody Sunday without telling … Continue reading

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Clonard Lenten Talks

Pleasant Sunday evening at Clonard for the first Lenten Talk. This is a joint project with Fitzroy Presbyterian Church. The lecturer was Dr Philip Orr, a member of Fitzroy. About 200 folks in attendance, which pleasantly surprised Fr Gerry Reynolds … Continue reading

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