Needed New Words

Needed New Words

Fr Bobby Gilmore looks at the roots of the words ‘xenophobia’ and ‘genocide’ and asks if the word ‘veracide’ should be added to our lexicon to describe the death of truth. Pilate asked; “What is truth?” Frequently one hears the expression, usually after some atrocity;...
Lenten Talks in Dalgan

Lenten Talks in Dalgan

Over the course of Lent, the Columbans in Dalgan have been hosting a series of talks on themes relevant to the Lenten period. Last week, Bishop Tom Deenihan of Meath Diocese gave the talk and this week, Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore spoke about ‘Welcoming the Stranger....
Migrants’ Calls to Reduce Immigration Fees Ignored

Migrants’ Calls to Reduce Immigration Fees Ignored

Last week Minister for Finance Jack Chambers announced a range of generous measures as part of Budget 2025. However, the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI), of which Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore was a founding member, has warned that no reduction in the €300 Irish...
The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

In the light of the current anti-immigrant disturbances, Fr Bobby Gilmore, who founded the Migrants Rights Centre Ireland, recalls an article published by The Economist over a decade ago which, even then, was trying to scapegoat immigrants. Ireland, he warns, has...
Another Busy Year for the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Another Busy Year for the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, which works to advance the rights of migrant workers and their families at risk of exploitation, social exclusion and discrimination, had another busy year according to new figures for 2023. The non-governmental organisation has...