Position Papers – Review of books
Niall Buckley is a History PhD student in Trinity College Dublin. Having previously studied European Studies (History, German, and Italian), his current work examines reactionary counter-narratives used to navigate emerging (late-) Modernity and related societal upheaval (Aufbruch) in early twentieth century Central Europe.
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, a priest of the diocese of Limerick, studied at Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth from 1989-1995 where he completed an STL (Licentiate in Theology). He was ordained Bishop of Waterford & Lismore in 2015.
James Bradshaw works for an international consulting firm based in Dublin, and has a background in journalism and public policy. Outside of work, he writes for a number of publications, on topics including politics, history, culture, film and literature.
David Gibney is a school teacher in Dublin. He holds a Ph.D. in English literature.
Michael Cook is the editor of MercatorNet. This article is reprinted with the kind permission of the editor.
Pat Hanratty taught Science/Chemistry in Tallaght Community School from its inception in 1972 until he retired in 2010. He was the school’s first Transition Year Co-ordinator and for four years he had the role of home School Community Liaison Officer.