Perhaps the language of the Brian Mor work is a bit harsh but it is a fairly accurate description of "his lordship'. I would have added Irish Government sychophant, as his whole media business is totally dependent on direct and indirect largesse from Dublin. Take that away and there is nothing there. Of course, such largesse demands a quid pro quo He is a carefully cultivated illusion. Dublin's "Irish American" cultivated for domestic consumption. In the end, O'Dowd is just a self delusional paper tiger, "a legend in his own lunchtime".
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
A tough critique. I was surprised that he would consider throwing his hat into the ring. I guess the Shinners shafted him in favour of Michael D.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the language of the Brian Mor work is a bit harsh but it is a fairly accurate description of "his lordship'. I would have added Irish Government sychophant, as his whole media business is totally dependent on direct and indirect largesse from Dublin. Take that away and there is nothing there. Of course, such largesse demands a quid pro quo He is a carefully cultivated illusion. Dublin's "Irish American" cultivated for domestic consumption. In the end, O'Dowd is just a self delusional paper tiger, "a legend in his own lunchtime".
ReplyDeletePatrick H.
ReplyDeleteInteresting take. He never stood a chance of making it here.