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The Fishermen and the Seals

The Fishermen and the Seals

“write down that the government killed him” – Mike Carney, An Blascaod Mór by Lia ní Aodha The mainstream narrative surrounding seals, fishing and fishermen in Ireland (and further) reminds me of a scene from ‘The Islands and the Whales’ — the...
Croí na Farraige

Croí na Farraige

Whether it’s progress or not, I’m not sure – Johnny Kelly, retired fisherman by Lia ní Aodha In his book, Soil and Soul, the Scottish writer, academic and activist, Alastair McIntosh writes: “I do not argue for going back to the past, but I will be suggesting...