In Passing: Reflections on a long revolution. Part two: Be careful about what you celebrate

Ernie O’Malley was one of the more disillusioned members of the revolutionary…

About the Author: Michael Kirke

Michael Kirke is a freelance writer, a regular contributor to Position Papers, and a widely read blogger at Garvan Hill (www.garvan.wordpress.com). His views can be responded to at mjgkirke@gmail.com.

In Passing: Reflections on a long revolution.
Part one: A commemoration nurtured in bad history?

There is something of the tragic about Ireland and her story. But…

About the Author: Michael Kirke

Michael Kirke is a freelance writer, a regular contributor to Position Papers, and a widely read blogger at Garvan Hill (www.garvan.wordpress.com). His views can be responded to at mjgkirke@gmail.com.

In Passing: “Those are babies that are being killed. Millions of them”

As the Reign of Terror into which the French Revolution descended progressed,…

About the Author: Michael Kirke

Michael Kirke is a freelance writer, a regular contributor to Position Papers, and a widely read blogger at Garvan Hill (www.garvan.wordpress.com). His views can be responded to at mjgkirke@gmail.com.