On the Banks: Cork City in Poems and Songs edited by Alannah Hopkin (Collins Press, €17.99)
Category: Reviews
The future of Europe imperilled?
Europe in Crisis. Studies Special Issue, Autumn 2016 (Messenger Publications, €10)
New lessons in purpose of education
Catholic Education in the Light of Vatican II and Laudato Si’ by Dermot A. Lane (Veritas, €7.99)
The peelers in the local barracks
The Royal Irish Constabulary: A Short History & Genealogical Guide by Jim Herlihy (Four Courts Press, €24.95)
The Wexford carols: the music of worship
World of Books
Paternal bonding amidst a hail of bullets
Blood Father (15A)
Screening in and screening out
A World Without Down’s Syndrome? on BBC 2, Wednesday of last week was a compelling personal documentary by actress Sally Phillips on the issue of our attitudes to Down’s Syndrome, made all the more relevant by her having a son, Olly, who has the condition. Phillips had questions: What kind of society do we want to…
Iconoclastic cops lack redeeming features
War on Everyone (16)
Stunt politics and suffering little children
It was probably the most watched TV broadcast ever, with around 100 million viewers – the first US Presidential Debate (BBC News channel) was a lot to wade through last Tuesday morning and the advance hype didn’t lead to the anticipated drama. I have no time for either candidate, and it amazes me how…
‘Words fitly spoken’ – skilful preaching
Speaking from Within: Biblical Approaches for Effective Preaching by Kieran J O’Mahony OSA (Veritas, €12.99)