Category: Reviews

Back to the roots of Irish culture in Donegal

J. Anthony Gaughan Beidh Tú Alright: An Irish Language Journey, by Joe McHugh (Red Stripe Press / Orpen Press, €19.99 /  £17.99)   This book is an illuminating and eventful account of a Donegal man’s journey through often conflicting aspects of Irish life, culture and language.  Everyone , but especially those who are doubtful on the…

International Theological Commission in Rome marks 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea

On Thursday, April  3 2025, the International Theological Commission published  a statement  on this anniversary entitled Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025). The statement emphasises that the faith of Nicaea is the faith common to all Christians. “The year 2025 is therefore an invaluable opportunity to…

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The confusion of heritage and holiness

I’ve often wondered if ‘Cultural Catholicism’ is better than no Catholicism. It may be more a matter of routine and cultural identity than deep faith, but at least people are arguably, however superficially, on the right track, which may eventually lead them to something deeper. As Doris Day sang: ‘Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps’. This becomes especially…

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Rugged images from Rathlin Island

Rathlin, Portrait of an Island and other works by Kenny McKendry, current exhibition at The Gorry Gallery Dublin, 20 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2;  contact gorrygallery@icloud.com, or by phone 01-676-319. The offshore islands of Ireland have long exerted a fascination over many Irish people, with their interest being focused on the islands of our wild western coasts.…

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