Ireland, Once a Magical Place, Is Fast Becoming a Monstrous One

Ireland, Once a Magical Place, Is Fast Becoming a Monstrous One
Murals are seen on a boarded-up property in Dublin, Ireland, on Dec. 10, 2018. Paul Faith/AFP via Getty Images
John Mac Ghlionn
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I was born and raised in the west of Ireland. I have fond memories of long evenings playing in the fields, weekend getaways to places such as Clare, Cork, and Donegal. I also have fond memories of watching my parents laugh with the neighbors, looking on as they engaged in some good old Irish banter. Sadly, though, those days are long gone. Banter is no longer permissible. Speech is no longer free. I’m no longer a proud Irish citizen. Here’s why.
John Mac Ghlionn
John Mac Ghlionn
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John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations, and has a keen interest in social dysfunction and media manipulation. His work has been published by the New York Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, and The Spectator US, among others.
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