Book shows that even as Ireland has changed, its biggest problems remain ‘deep-rooted and historical’
The Revelation of Ireland: 1995-2020 by Diarmaid Ferriter - A hugely valuable exploration of a rollercoaster time
It has been, Terence Brown wrote in 2004, “an era of revelations and remembering”. Ferriter’s title refers to the tidal wave of scandals that have washed over recent decades, the names of their respective reports now triggers in our minds: Ryan, Murphy, Moriarty, Mahon. From corruption to child abuse, healthcare to policing, “the dark hinterland of the State” has been repeatedly exposed.
The Revelation of Ireland: 1995-2020 by Diarmaid Ferriter - A hugely valuable exploration of a rollercoaster time Ferriter wisely notes that the cultural change that led to the overwhelming votes for equal marriage and abortion rights were about much more than a rejection of the church, not least a renewed vibrancy in youth activism and women’s movements. The seemingly endless revelations of how Ireland has oppressed and abused women – and the relentless courage of those who have created a new reality – demanded new stories and histories to break the silence.
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