When Safety Becomes a Fight — A Cyclist’s View from the Margins
An occasional cyclist reflects on Irish roads, arguing that real safety lies not in perfect behaviour, but in better systems that reduce risk before harm occurs
A wider memory than one name
What happens when a place of shared memory is renamed? The UK’s National Memorial Arboretum has long held many stories together. As remembrance evolves, this piece reflects on inclusion, balance, and whether all forms of service continue to be seen and honoured equally.
CPD isn’t about points—it’s about practice.
CPD isn’t just about points—it’s about shaping practice. A reflection on consistency, ethics, and sustaining meaningful communication, even beyond traditional roles and career paths.
When Question Marks Cast Shadows
How a single word in quotation marks can cast doubt on a serious crime — and why those tiny choices in reporting shape what (and who) we believe.
Prison Gossip or Public Interest
Prison gossip sells papers—but at what cost? While headlines linger on the dramas of loyalist inmates, the real stories of political intrigue, power, and everyday struggle in Northern Ireland remain untold. This reflection asks: what truths are being buried beneath the spectacle?
Times New Roman: Bureaucracy’s Bad Punchline
In a world where diplomacy hinges on nuance, symbolism, and the careful calibration of words, the U.S. Secretary of State has decided the battlefield of perception will be fought not in treaties or summits, but in typefaces. The decree: abandon Calibri, return to Times New Roman. Times New Roman—the font that looks like it was … Read more
🎶 Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Every December, like clockwork, the same song resurfaces: Feed the World / Do They Know It’s Christmas? And every December, I find myself cringing. The irony is staggering. Ethiopia—one of the oldest Christian nations in the world—has the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with roots stretching back to the 4th century. Yes, they do know it’s … Read more
The Illusion of Scale: Evangelical Networks in the Church of Ireland
Four networks, one minority voice—how #ChurchOfIreland #EvangelicalNetworks amplify #MinorityInfluence through #PerceptionVsReality
🎄 Christmas decorations should spread joy, not trauma.
Christmas decorations should bring joy — not images of violence. Port Laoise McDonald’s needs to rethink this display…
🕊️ A Wound in the Body: Why GAFCON Must Repent—and What It Means for Irish Anglicans
The Anglican Communion is a global fellowship built not on uniformity, but on shared worship, sacrament, and mission. It is a body that stretches across cultures and continents, holding theological tension within the bonds of communion. But in recent years, that body has been wounded by schism. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), formed in … Read more