Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Addiction, Alcohol
Francis Black is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed performers, originally with the Black family and more recently as a solo performer. In recent years she has spoken publicly about her personal problem with alcohol addiction. In 2004 she returned to college as a mature student and qualified as an addiction counsellor and currently does some […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Addiction, Drugs
At a recent conference on Addiction held in Manresa -the Jesuit Centre for Spirituality in Dublin- Fr. Peter McVerry spoke about the rise in the use of cocaine and crack cocaine, and the lack of information available about both substances. Eileen Good asked him to elaborate on his view that cocaine is the ‘new’ heroin.
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Music
This track is taken from Liam Lawton’s new CD, Ancient Ways: Future Days: A Celtic Season of Songs.
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Caring for Children, Different abilities, Family, Mental Health
Summertime is usually a time of pleasure for parents when they get to spend more time with their children. However for parents caring for children with a brain injury it can be a trying time. These children normally accustomed to and requiring routine find themselves with long days and nothing to do. A situation which […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Health, HIV/Aids
James O’Connor, is membership development manager of open heart house, a place that offers a social outlet to those who are HIV+. Being HIV+ himself, James has particular insight into helping others living with the disease. He is also putting his life’s work and experience to good use and is going to South Africa to […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Book Reviews, Church Teachings, Spirituality
The search for the mystery of God as revealed in creation and in human beings has been a life long preoccupation of Enda McDonagh, one of the most eminent theologians of our time. Theologian and author Catherine McCann told Eileen Good why she read his latest book ‘Immersed in Mystery.’
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Book Reviews, Community, Environment, Faith and Justice
How can we ensure that our voices are heard, our views respected and our opinions considered by those who govern? How does democracy relate to power – to politics and politicians – and why do people lose faith in ‘the politicians’? Eileen Good spoke to Edmond Grace about these issues in his new book and […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Charity
It’s Summer Time – no school, no college, exams finished, time out, holiday time – and if you’re a young person that’s a lot of planning! In the midst of all the holiday plans and summer jobs a large number of young people are volunteering their time to a great variety of projects, both here […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Achievement, Book Reviews, Church Teachings
The book, “The Ever Open Door”, compiled and edited by Fr. Ambrose Tinsley, is about Sr. Eucharia Keane, a woman who inspired many. Described as “all that is good in Mercy”, she went wherever there was a need, working with the homeless, ex- prisoners, travellers and generally anybody who came to her. Fr. Ambrose put […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings
A new Programme for Ministry in the Church of Ireland, developed over the past two years following a major review of the Church of Ireland Theological College, was recently launched. Eileen Good met one of the project members Bishop Richard Clarke, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, and he told her about the new developments. He […]