Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning How fortunate it is to be Irish
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Nov 20, 2025 Explore the profound beauty of care at Mayo Hospice, highlighting its impact on community spirit. Delve into Ireland and Scotland's thrilling football achievements, where shared pride unites fans. Troy Parrott takes the spotlight with insights into his finishing skills, reflecting on how a player’s performance can uplift a nation’s mood. The hosts discuss the commercialization of soccer and the importance of grassroots connections, questioning what it truly means to represent one's country in sport.
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Hospice Care's Deep Human Impact
- Joe describes visiting Mayo Hospice where a 90-year-old, Brent Bluett, was lovingly cared for in his final hours.
- He highlights the hospice's free, hotel-like service and the comfort it brought to family members like Lola.
Hospices As Models Of The Common Good
- Joe argues hospices exemplify altruism and the common good, funded by donors but run free for patients.
- He contrasts that communal value with market-driven priorities that sacrifice public goods.
Public Spaces Under Market Pressure
- Joe notes English councils are selling libraries and social clubs under market pressures, eroding public havens.
- He warns these losses hollow out communal spaces that serve people regardless of means.