Suffer the Little Children: the Atrocity at Tuam

Suffer the Little Children: the Atrocity at Tuam

Suffer the Little Children: the Atrocity at Tuam     “His daughters are now in Purgatory, a country of slow fires and ridged ice.  Where in the Gospels does it say ‘Purgatory’? “Tyndale says, now abideth faith, hope and love, even these three; but the greatest of...
A Sick Note from Angie; Two Fingers from Frankie

A Sick Note from Angie; Two Fingers from Frankie

Chicago Irish American News: May 2014: A Sick Note from Angie; Two Fingers from Frankie In an article posted on my own website and sub-headed Random Thoughts of an April 3rd I wrote, amongst other things, of the continuing Angela Kerins (ex-CEO of Rehab) saga: “The...
That would be a Whole Other Conversation…

That would be a Whole Other Conversation…

As we hear that Angela Kerins may be about to resign, it seems rather appropriate to post this piece, written two weeks ago, but appearing currently in the April issue of Chicago’s Irish American News.   That would be a Whole Other Conversation…   Mary Lou McDonald,...
Surprise as a Politician Gives an Honest Answer!

Surprise as a Politician Gives an Honest Answer!

This piece appeared on the ‘Hand in Hand’ children with cancer website on 28th February 2014 Surprise as a Politician Gives an Honest Answer!     A few days ago something unusual happened to me; and I’m not the better for it yet, I can tell you.  It was one of...
Defending (Kind of) Enda Kenny…

Defending (Kind of) Enda Kenny…

This article is from the February 2014 issue of Chicago’s ‘Irish American News’.   Defending (Kind of) Enda Kenny…   I’m pretty sure that if you take a glance out of the window just before you start this article, there’s a good chance that you’ll see a blue...