Phil Mac Giolla Bháin – Author, Blogger, Journalist & Writer
WEB4 days ago · Discover the insightful world of Phil Mac Giolla Bháin, an author, blogger, journalist, and writer dedicated to social justice and Scottish football.
Irish Voice - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBIrish Voice. The Irish Voice is a monthly print publication that serves the Irish community in Scotland. It is free and is funded by advertisers and donations. Since February of 2024, Phil has had a regular column in the Irish Voice entitled “Back Home”. These opinion pieces aim to explore the issues for returning emigrants, whether native ...
Publications - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBPublications. Phil’s Interview with the Irish Voice – Oct 23 (PDF) Phil’s Writing in other publications: An Phoblacht. Caledonian Mercury. Carn. Celtic View. Celtic Quick News – Issue-16-June2013 (PDF) Daily Ireland.
Year: 2021 - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Big Mike and the Dingwall deflection. 17th December 2021. I learned today that the recent court victory by Sports Direct led to a rather sombre meeting of the Sevco High Command. Read more….
My 2022 - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBDec 29, 2022 · The review of the year is the nearest thing to a tradition on this site.
2021 and all that - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBDec 29, 2021 · COP26 ran from Oct 31, 2021 – Nov 12, 2021, and wee Greta went native and told them to shove it! The First Minister had a look at what it would be like to be the leader of a sovereign parliament rather than the head of a regional assembly. Her selfie insurgency showed that she’s definitely a trier.
Operation Oversold? - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Today, the world commemorates Operation Overlord, the Allied landings on the Normandy coast on June 6th 1944, aka D-Day. This was a huge undertaking of ingenuity, organisation, bravery and deception. The Brits provided most of the latter. This was the moment when Albion’s perfidiousness was, briefly, on the right side of history.
Archives - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBA glib and shameless insurgency 20th September 2024. I hope that readers took my recent advice and invested in popcorn futures. IndyRef 10 years on 18th September 2024. Ten years ago today, the people of Scotland had control of their destiny. Legacy issues and a returning hero 17th September 2024.
About Phil - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBAbout Phil. Phil Mac Giolla Bháin is an author, blogger, journalist and playwright. Phil has been using his skills as a journalist and writer to campaign for social justice for over 35 years. He established himself as a freelance journalist capable of consistently producing high-quality articles. Since 2008 he has utilised this website to ...
A grey appointment - Phil Mac Giolla Bháin
WEBDec 23, 2021 · A grey appointment. The news out of Celtic today reminded me of a remark that I recently made to a fellow journalist. I was relating that the Parkhead club had once tried to keep me out of an AGM presser over a decade ago. Perhaps they thought I wouldn’t play to the succulent rules and come armed …