Another Irish ‘success’ story? Why are we making criminals famous?

Another Irish ‘success’ story? Why are we making criminals famous? People wearing traditional clothing react as Pope Leo XIV celebrates the final Mass of his apostolic journey to Africa at Malabo Stadium in Equatorial Guinea April 23, 2026. (OSV News photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

I’m usually pleased to see Irish people achieve renown and an international status – from historic figures like Msgr O’Flaherty to contemporary ones like Colm Toibín or even the bumptious Michael O’Leary of Ryanair. But it’s only recently dawned on me that a sensational Irish celebrity brand now enjoying global recognition are – a bunch…

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