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Bobby Mcdonagh

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Stop referring to EU as a ‘bloc’ – this is divisive linguistic rot imported from Britain

The word “bloc” to describe the European Union is becoming increasingly embedded in our political discourse in Ireland. A quick perusal of the...

monday 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

When it comes to the cost of Irish unity, maybe it’s okay if the heart overrules the head

The recent report by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) on the estimated costs of Irish unity, prepared by John FitzGerald and...

10.04.2024 20

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

Israel's treatment of innocent Palestinians is reminiscent of humanity's darkest days

Israel has failed to accept that Palestinian lives are as valuable as Israeli lives, according to former ambassador Bobby McDonagh.

08.04.2024 10

TheJournal

Bobby Mcdonagh

Little-Pengelly with a hurley makes a good photo, but such gestures need to be followed by action

It is said that a picture can be worth a thousand words. The recent photograph of young Northern Ireland soccer fans at Windsor Park taking a...

13.03.2024 8

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

Many ‘patriots’ who wave the Irish flag do not respect the country

It is a striking paradox that often the people most inclined to wave their national flag are also those most prone to disrespecting their country. The...

04.03.2024 6

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

'Try not to look away from a world in flames, no matter how tempting'

Bobby McDonagh says in the face of global conflicts and instability, there’s much to run from, but if we turn away, hope is lost.

21.01.2024 7

TheJournal

Bobby Mcdonagh

Sinn Féin’s dilemma on Gaza a symptom of the challenges ahead

The sudden shift in Sinn Féin’s position on the Israel-Gaza conflict in November was a reminder that the party faces significantly fewer political...

03.01.2024 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

Twenty-five inevitable consequences of Binyamin Netanyahu’s barbaric tactics in Gaza

The consequences of the Netanyahu government’s brutal response to the grotesque Hamas attack on October 7th are already inevitable. Beyond the...

20.12.2023 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

Varadkar’s mistake was to use words open to deliberate misinterpretation

Following Saturday’s release of the nine-year-old Irish hostage held by Hamas, Emily Hand, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tweeted that it was a day of...

27.11.2023 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

The Rule of Law matters more than ever when the world is imploding

The former ambassador says that law and order breakdowns in many parts of the world demonstrate how important the rule of law is.

25.11.2023 8

TheJournal

Bobby Mcdonagh

In Gaza, one commodity is not in short supply: self-delusion

As the tragedy unfolds in Gaza, in the aftermath of the horrific Hamas attack into Israel last month, one simple principle should be clear. All actors...

16.11.2023 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

'Peace requires both sides to accept that they can never win'

According to the former Irish ambassador, Israel and Hamas believe victory is possible, but will instead cause more suffering.

10.11.2023 8

TheJournal

Bobby Mcdonagh

Expulsion of Israeli ambassador would have three specific consequences

There have been recent calls, including from Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and People Before Profit, for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to...

07.11.2023 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

In seeking full truth, we must avoid picking sides between the two narratives

The former Irish Ambassador says many expect Ireland to align itself exclusively with one side or another, but we must instead grapple with the full,...

20.10.2023 10

TheJournal

Bobby Mcdonagh

Good guys versus bad guys is wrong way to look at the conflict in Middle East

The Irish people have many reasons for being sympathetic to both the Israelis and the Palestinians. Especially in these exceptionally fraught times...

17.10.2023 5

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

The four big drawbacks of the Northern Ireland legacy Bill

The British Government’s controversial Northern Ireland legacy Bill, which was approved by the House of Commons on Wednesday, has four significant...

07.09.2023 10

The Irish Times

Bobby Mcdonagh

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