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Alf McCreary

Alf McCreary

The Irish Times

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Northern Ireland has had several false dawns, but fleadh felt like a turning point

Northern Ireland has had several false dawns, but fleadh felt like a turning point

Rite & Reason: In a society where flags, emblems, religion and culture are at the heart of divisive politics, it was refreshing to see loyalist bands...

06.09.2026 20

The Irish Times

Alf McCreary

Irish Presbyterians still coming to terms with fallout from safeguarding issues

Rite & reason: Presbyterian Church in Ireland is still under scrutiny by the Police Service of Northern Ireland

12.07.2026 50

The Irish Times

Alf McCreary

Pope Leo’s strong voice finds an audience - even among non-believers

Rite & Reason: In criticising the pope so harshly, Donald Trump seems to have lost the run of himself

19.04.2026 50

The Irish Times

Alf McCreary