This is a book that I want to read.
And I also want to read this ->
http://www.amazon.com/Encounter-Prophet-Clyde-Lewis/dp/0965857409
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Another Country - Gene Kerrigan
I just finished reading this book and I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Some great memories and insights into what Ireland/Dublin was really, really like in the early 1960s.
Some great memories and insights into what Ireland/Dublin was really, really like in the early 1960s.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Ex Donegal priest claims gay crown
http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalnews/Ex-Donegal-priest-claims-gay.6204643.jp
Published Date: 06 April 2010
A Letterkenny born former priest has been crowned Mr. Bear Ireland at a gay festival event in Dublin.
Patrick Boyle (40), who currently resides with his partner in the capital, declared at the weekend: "I am absolutely proud to be a gay man."
A native of the Market Square in Letterkenny, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1994 and served in Ballyshannon and Convoy during his time in the county. A hugely popular cleric, he left the priesthood four years ago.
Since then he has been working in community development in Dublin. Stating that his involvement in the gay festival competition had come about by accident, he maintained at the weekend: "I had no intention of taking part but I'm glad I did. It was such a laugh.
"I left the priesthood years ago and I am absolutely proud to be a gay man. I am very lucky to be in a stable relationship," he said.
Speaking to the 'Donegal People's Press/Donegal Democrat' yesterday, Paddy Boyle highlighted the "strength and support" he had received from his family on his journey out.
"I'm out and I'm proud. I've embraced my sexual identity," he declared.
Indicated the former cleric: "The journey can be difficult going out. But I am very happy where I'm at - happy to be what I am. And part of that journey for me has been the strength and support I've received from my family."
He had, he said, been in a relationship for the past two and a half years, having known his partner for three years.
Fully aware of the problems facing the lesbian and gay community, Paddy echoed concerns at how marginalised they can be.
Referring to the Mr. Bear Ireland competition itself, he revealed: "A bear in this sense is a gay man, contrary to the normal stereotype. He's a chunkier, bigger, hardier type of man.
"The crack was good and there was a great atmosphere about the whole thing. We only went along to it by accident and after a couple of pints I was persuaded to go in for it. There were about 15 contestants in for it and the next thing I had a sash on me.
"I suppose you could say it was the equivalent of the Miss Rathmullan or Miss Ramelton contest," quipped the Letterkenny native. Apart from the title of Mr. Bear Ireland, Paddy received 100 euro and is being measured out for a special kilt to mark his success. "I've never worn a kilt in my life.
"Anyway it was a great laugh and on the Sunday they had a Ceili band and dancing to add to the whole weekend. We just had a great time."
Currently living in Dublin, he returns to his home town on a regular basis.
A native of the Market Square in Letterkenny, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1994 and served in Ballyshannon and Convoy during his time in the county. A hugely popular cleric, he left the priesthood four years ago.
Since then he has been working in community development in Dublin. Stating that his involvement in the gay festival competition had come about by accident, he maintained at the weekend: "I had no intention of taking part but I'm glad I did. It was such a laugh.
"I left the priesthood years ago and I am absolutely proud to be a gay man. I am very lucky to be in a stable relationship," he said.
Speaking to the 'Donegal People's Press/Donegal Democrat' yesterday, Paddy Boyle highlighted the "strength and support" he had received from his family on his journey out.
"I'm out and I'm proud. I've embraced my sexual identity," he declared.
Indicated the former cleric: "The journey can be difficult going out. But I am very happy where I'm at - happy to be what I am. And part of that journey for me has been the strength and support I've received from my family."
He had, he said, been in a relationship for the past two and a half years, having known his partner for three years.
Fully aware of the problems facing the lesbian and gay community, Paddy echoed concerns at how marginalised they can be.
Referring to the Mr. Bear Ireland competition itself, he revealed: "A bear in this sense is a gay man, contrary to the normal stereotype. He's a chunkier, bigger, hardier type of man.
"The crack was good and there was a great atmosphere about the whole thing. We only went along to it by accident and after a couple of pints I was persuaded to go in for it. There were about 15 contestants in for it and the next thing I had a sash on me.
"I suppose you could say it was the equivalent of the Miss Rathmullan or Miss Ramelton contest," quipped the Letterkenny native. Apart from the title of Mr. Bear Ireland, Paddy received 100 euro and is being measured out for a special kilt to mark his success. "I've never worn a kilt in my life.
"Anyway it was a great laugh and on the Sunday they had a Ceili band and dancing to add to the whole weekend. We just had a great time."
Currently living in Dublin, he returns to his home town on a regular basis.
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