Denis Bradley: Sally Rooney, Pope Francis and a world hungry for hope, love and faith
The worlds of Pope Francis and the young people of Sally Rooney’s novels are perhaps not so far apart
Is the Catholic Church really capable of change? – Denis Bradley
Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, has suggested there is still a culture of denial
Follow the money if you want to achieve results – Denis Bradley
With Britain and Stormont broke and EU money running out, the Irish government has become the most likely source of revenue for major projects
Denis Bradley: Removing the constitutional thorn in our flesh
Our politics has compacted into three issues: can Northern Ireland work, will unionism ever engage in discussions about the future, and should reconciliation happen before any constitutional change?
Denis Bradley: I’m traumatised by misuse of the word trauma
Trauma is an experience that is well beyond the parameters of normal human emotions
Denis Bradley: Keir Starmer’s ability is not in doubt – but what does he really think about Ireland?
Having been impressed with the Labour leader as a lawyer working with the Policing Board, I was surprised to learn he had entered politics
Denis Bradley: With migration problems, we are reaping what we sow
We are only beginning to get a taste of what climate change is going to bring to the world
Denis Bradley: Undue deference to modern media is unhealthy
I squirm every time I hear a guest thanking the presenter for having them on their programme
‘We are living in a society that is driving people mad’
Ivor Browne, Ireland’s best-known psychiatrist, took mental health out from behind high, dreary walls and into the mainstream of Irish life
After the Dublin riots, knowledge and truth is the antidote to ignorance and hate – Denis Bradley
REAL knowledge and true understanding are probably the best antidote to prejudice and hatred.
Denis Bradley: The blasphemy that is happening in the Holy Land
Denis Bradley: I broke down in tears a few nights ago watching the news.
Denis Bradley: Ireland too small for two national football teams
The numbers one, 55 and 74 tell a lot about two of our popular ball sports.
Denis Bradley: Building a pathway to properly treat addiction
Two of my friends are presently in palliative care with cancer.