The Blindboy Podcast How Ireland invented spaces between words
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Jun 5, 2024 The podcast explores topics such as the emergence of fascism and racism in Ireland, government policies and the housing crisis, the duality of Irish history, landscapes and mythological narratives, and Ireland's influence on writing and historical impact.
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Leaving Cert Weather
- Older Irish men jokingly thank Leaving Cert students for the good weather.
- It's as if the students' exam stress appeases a pagan sun god.
Irish Paganism
- Leaving Cert weather reveals a blend of Christianity and paganism in Irish culture.
- Students in Catholic schools are like monks doing penance for good weather.
Vote Against Fascism
- Vote in local elections to prevent fascists from gaining power.
- Fascists exploit anxieties, spreading disinformation and blaming vulnerable groups.