Beyond the refusal of Scottish society to admit to its anti-Catholic bigotry, the Catholic schools ‘debate’ loses sight of the place of religious life in education, David Jamieson finds
SCOTLAND’S most monotonous ‘debate’ is back with a vengeance.
Threats to ban political expression on Ireland are out of kilter with the new realities of Brexit Britain, David Jamieson finds
CLASHES between police and loyalist groups in Govan (Friday 30 August) were the result of attempts to block a pre-planned and sanctioned march for a united Ireland by Republican groups.
Call It Out will launch on 29 October and aims to work with trade unions, political parties and community groups
A NEW CAMPAIGN launching later this month aims to provide an organised, coordinated voice for Scotland’s Catholics and Irish community, in order to combat bigotry and prejudice against them.
Orange Order supporters sing racist 'Famine Song' as march proceeds through Glasgow
POLICE SCOTLAND is investigting alleged instances of "sectarian abuse" on an Orange Order parade through Glasgow City Centre (GCC).
Former CommonSpace journalist Liam O'Hare captured video footage of spectators singing the 'Famine Song' which calls for Scots of Irish descent to return to Ireland. Orange bands were playing the tune to the song during the singing.
As loyalist group the Regimental Blues prepares for a controversial march in Glasgow, CommonSpace columnist James McEnaney examines modern Scotland's attitude towards its Irish heritage
A FEW WEEKS from now the streets of New York City will be a veritable sea of emerald-swathed exuberance, with tens of thousands of people marching, singing, dancing, playing and cheering in celebration as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.
A Thousand Flowers blog reports on a march led by a loyalist-supporting flute bands in Glasgow during St Patrick's Day celebrations
ACROSS THE WORLD, St Patrick's Day sees the Irish diaspora taking to the streets for parties, celebrations and parades in their respective cities. Everywhere that is, except for Glasgow.
Collymore launches scathing attack on racist chanting
FORMER Liverpool footballer and TV pundit Stan Collymore has launched a petition calling for an end to racist anti-Irish chants at Scottish football matches.
Collymore, who has previously received online racist abuse, spoke out after the SPFL ruled earier this week that Rangers would not receive any punishment for the anti-Irish songs sung by fans at the recent Celtic vs Rangers League Cup semi-final in Scotland's national stadium, Hampden.