Michael Nugent
@michaelnugent.bsky.social
Irish writer and activist. Bestselling books. Hit comedy musical play. Chair of Atheist Ireland. Be fair to sentient beings. Be as happy as you can.
Is there too much religious education in Irish schools? I discussed this briefly with Alan Whelan of the Catholic Secondary Schools Parents Partnership on Newstalk Breakfast this morning. youtu.be/noOLYR7riLQ
Too much religious education in schools? Michael Nugent on Newstalk Radio
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February 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Is there too much religious education in Irish schools? I discussed this briefly with Alan Whelan of the Catholic Secondary Schools Parents Partnership on Newstalk Breakfast this morning. youtu.be/noOLYR7riLQ
I’m very happy with Leeds’ progress today. From 0-2 down against in-form Chelsea, we force a creditable draw, leapfrog Spurs into 15th place, and keep the six-point gap to the relegation spots. Keep this up and we’ll be safe. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I’m very happy with Leeds’ progress today. From 0-2 down against in-form Chelsea, we force a creditable draw, leapfrog Spurs into 15th place, and keep the six-point gap to the relegation spots. Keep this up and we’ll be safe. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
Only 24 clubs have won the English league, and there might never be a 25th. The currently highest placed non-champions are Brentford, Fulham, Bournemouth, Palace, Brighton, West Ham, Coventry, Middlesbrough, and Hull. Will any of those ever win it?
February 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Only 24 clubs have won the English league, and there might never be a 25th. The currently highest placed non-champions are Brentford, Fulham, Bournemouth, Palace, Brighton, West Ham, Coventry, Middlesbrough, and Hull. Will any of those ever win it?
Comfortable win for Leeds against Forest. I'm increasingly confident we will stay up. 29 points after 25 games is above survival target. It's hard to see both Forest and West Ham overtaking us. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Comfortable win for Leeds against Forest. I'm increasingly confident we will stay up. 29 points after 25 games is above survival target. It's hard to see both Forest and West Ham overtaking us. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
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It’s the Covid workers’ public holiday. Oh, wait… Five years ago, the government proposed a new public holiday to mark the heroism of frontline workers during Covid. Instead, the idea morphed into a public holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid.
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It's the Covid workers' public holiday. Oh, wait…
How a proposed public holiday was evangelised
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February 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
It’s the Covid workers’ public holiday. Oh, wait… Five years ago, the government proposed a new public holiday to mark the heroism of frontline workers during Covid. Instead, the idea morphed into a public holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid.
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
It’s the Covid workers’ public holiday. Oh, wait… Five years ago, the government proposed a new public holiday to mark the heroism of frontline workers during Covid. Instead, the idea morphed into a public holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid.
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
It's the Covid workers' public holiday. Oh, wait…
How a proposed public holiday was evangelised
micknugent.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
It’s the Covid workers’ public holiday. Oh, wait… Five years ago, the government proposed a new public holiday to mark the heroism of frontline workers during Covid. Instead, the idea morphed into a public holiday dedicated to Saint Brigid.
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
micknugent.substack.com/p/its-the-co...
Another good day for Leeds. Lost as expected to Arsenal, matching West Ham’s loss to Chelsea. Still six points clear with a better goal difference, and one week less for them to catch us. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Another good day for Leeds. Lost as expected to Arsenal, matching West Ham’s loss to Chelsea. Still six points clear with a better goal difference, and one week less for them to catch us. 🤍💛💙 #lufc
How teachers’ conscience rights differ: A Northern Ireland primary teacher has used a little-known law to withdraw from delivering Religious Education. But in the Republic of Ireland, our employment law prioritises the ethos rights of religious schools. atheist.ie/2026/01/how-...
How teachers’ conscience rights differ in Ireland and Northern Ireland | Atheist Ireland How teachers’ conscience rights differ in Ireland and Northern Ireland – Atheist Ireland
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January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
How teachers’ conscience rights differ: A Northern Ireland primary teacher has used a little-known law to withdraw from delivering Religious Education. But in the Republic of Ireland, our employment law prioritises the ethos rights of religious schools. atheist.ie/2026/01/how-...
Atheist Ireland has asked the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools, in line of Ireland's duty under the GFA to take comparable steps to protect human rights in line with developments in Northern Ireland. atheist.ie/2026/01/good...
Atheist Ireland asks Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools | Atheist Ireland Atheist Ireland asks Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Iri...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Atheist Ireland has asked the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee to protect human rights in Irish schools, in line of Ireland's duty under the GFA to take comparable steps to protect human rights in line with developments in Northern Ireland. atheist.ie/2026/01/good...
Great win by Leeds against Fulham! And West Ham beating Spurs is fine. We’re still well clear of relegation, and looking up not down, we’re within striking distance of overtaking Spurs. #lufc 🤍💛💙
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Great win by Leeds against Fulham! And West Ham beating Spurs is fine. We’re still well clear of relegation, and looking up not down, we’re within striking distance of overtaking Spurs. #lufc 🤍💛💙
Leeds were very unlucky tonight, but that was a wonderful game of football. Reminiscent of Keegan’s Newcastle. Keep that up and Leeds should comfortably stay up. #lufc 🤍💙💛
January 7, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Leeds were very unlucky tonight, but that was a wonderful game of football. Reminiscent of Keegan’s Newcastle. Keep that up and Leeds should comfortably stay up. #lufc 🤍💙💛
Arguments for atheism as a positive belief
January 7, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Arguments for atheism as a positive belief
What can the word 'atheism' mean?
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
What can the word 'atheism' mean?
What are the origins of the word atheism?
January 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM
What are the origins of the word atheism?
Is atheism a belief, but a different type of belief than religious faith? Or is it merely a lack of belief in gods, and nothing more? What does it mean under human rights law? And where does agnosticism fit in? Read more in this article. micknugent.substack.com/p/is-atheism...
Is atheism a belief?
And how does it differ from religious faith?
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January 1, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Is atheism a belief, but a different type of belief than religious faith? Or is it merely a lack of belief in gods, and nothing more? What does it mean under human rights law? And where does agnosticism fit in? Read more in this article. micknugent.substack.com/p/is-atheism...
So here it is, Merry Christmas! 🙂 youtu.be/WM7M7zSMJcw
December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
So here it is, Merry Christmas! 🙂 youtu.be/WM7M7zSMJcw
Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland and David Quinn of the Iona Institute discuss the Department of Education's parental survey on the role of religion in Irish school patronage. The show is Divine Sparks on RTÉ radio 1, hosted by Áine Lawlor. youtu.be/ZZ3rVllVLLE
Religious schools in Ireland - Jane Donnelly and David Quinn on RTE
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December 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland and David Quinn of the Iona Institute discuss the Department of Education's parental survey on the role of religion in Irish school patronage. The show is Divine Sparks on RTÉ radio 1, hosted by Áine Lawlor. youtu.be/ZZ3rVllVLLE
At 10pm tonight (Friday 12 Dec) on RTE Radio 1’s Divine Sparks, Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland and David Quinn of the Iona Institute will discuss the Primary School Survey that the Department of Education is conducting. The show is hosted by Aine Lawlor. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor - RTÉ Radio 1
A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
At 10pm tonight (Friday 12 Dec) on RTE Radio 1’s Divine Sparks, Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland and David Quinn of the Iona Institute will discuss the Primary School Survey that the Department of Education is conducting. The show is hosted by Aine Lawlor. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Passports or permits to work? How a misheard chant became ‘We want passports’ on X. micknugent.substack.com/p/passports-...
Passports or permits to work?
How a misheard chant became ‘We want passports’ on X
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December 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Passports or permits to work? How a misheard chant became ‘We want passports’ on X. micknugent.substack.com/p/passports-...
Letters from an Irish secularist: Seamus McKenna, an early member of Atheist Ireland, has had hundreds of short letters published in the Irish Times over nearly fifty years. He has now compiled them in a fascinating book, the Reconstitution of Ireland. micknugent.substack.com/p/letters-fr...
Letters from an Irish secularist
A book review
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December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Letters from an Irish secularist: Seamus McKenna, an early member of Atheist Ireland, has had hundreds of short letters published in the Irish Times over nearly fifty years. He has now compiled them in a fascinating book, the Reconstitution of Ireland. micknugent.substack.com/p/letters-fr...
James Joyce statue enjoying Christmas in Dublin
December 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
James Joyce statue enjoying Christmas in Dublin
GPO lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival
December 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
GPO lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival
Millennium Bridge lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival
December 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Millennium Bridge lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival
Newcomen Bank lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Newcomen Bank lit up as part of the Dublin Winter Lights festival