Loads of us talking about exactly this :) I agree that the structure/institutions will be the key issue in securing a truly anti-sectarian, democratic future. No more built in identity cul de sacs.

Absolutely. Maurice calls it the binary reduction machine. It demands a democratic remedy, with something like citizens’ assemblies to start with and hopefully much more. The good eggs from 1798 would be out fighting for the rights of workers, migrants, trans people and the planet I think :)

So glad you liked it Gerry, and that you found it hopeful. Talking to Maurice always makes me hopeful :)

Also I got to read a short play as ‘Rhino’, who was struggling with white lies and saying sorry. Could be the start of a whole new chapter!

Children’s Books Ireland have an amazing recommendations section, you can search by age and theme/genre. Not gonna lie, I’d like for them to run the country. It would be a very compassionate and magical place.

childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

There was a real openness and camaraderie. Thanks for being part of it :)

Our absolute favourite film as a family. Lost count of how many times we watched it 💚

Love looking back at this whole thread of books. I recognise a good few of them from the pub!

Ah thanks for posting. I have such lovely memories of that evening!

It feels so deeply wrong. The families are incredible.