Ireland excels at a lot of things. Literature. Preachy rock stars. Potato-based snacks. But in television we have long punched below our weight: compare and contrast our history of underachievement on the small screen with the ambitious, cutting-edge TV produced by nations of a similar size, from Borgen (Denmark) to Wellington Paranormal (New Zealand). Still, … Read more
Ironic, isn’t it, that one of the strongest and bravest advocates for Irish women’s rights is a US-based, middle-aged man? Our female politicians, our tragic excuse for a national women’s advocacy council, our female broadcasters and commentators will happily fling their sisters under the ‘trans’ bus if it means staying in with the cool, keffiyeh-wearing … Read more
Irish comedy writer and activist, Graham Linehan, has told a US Congressional committee that “gender ideology and free speech cannot co-exist” and called for pressure to be put on the Irish government to open a debate on the 2015 Gender Recognition Act. Linehan was speaking before the judiciary committee of the US House of Representatives … Read more
Chris O’Dowd is the latest star to back Graham Linehan after the Father Ted creator was ‘cancelled’ for his outspoken criticisms of transgender issues. The Irish comedian, 45, said the comedy writer was the ‘best I’ve worked with’ and revealed his wish for him to be back working in the industry. O’Dowd rose to fame … Read more
Channel 4 have hit the iconic sitcom Father Ted with a trigger warning, making it the latest show to fall victim to woke TV bosses. The beloved series was given the disclaimer on the channel’s streaming service All4, with the 1998 episode Are You Right There, Father Ted sparking fears it could upset viewers due … Read more