Rory O’Neill aka Panti Bliss sat down with Jarlath this week to talk about Ireland six years on form that momentus day when the nation said yes to marriage equality. In this wide ranging discussion Jarlath asks Rory about the rise of a certain kind of insensitivity in the country and whether it is linked to a minority who feel wronged by the changes that have occurred in recent years. To hear the full conversation including Rory speaking for the first time about the housing crisis, the challenges and stress of running h...
Rory O’Neill aka Panti Bliss sat down with Jarlath this week to talk about Ireland six years on form that momentus day when the nation said yes to marriage equality. In this wide ranging discussion Jarlath asks Rory about the rise of a certain kind of insensitivity in the country and whether it is linked to a minority who feel wronged by the changes that have occurred in recent years. To hear the full conversation including Rory speaking for the first time about the housing crisis, the challenges and stress of running his own pub and why he doesn’t necessarily agree with all the criticism Ireland takes, join up on Patreon. Become one of the many people who feel that Irishman Abroad is worth something and want it to continue….
Panti is Ireland’s foremost “gender discombobulist”, “accidental activist”, best selling author, electrifying performer and driver of change. In his mother's words, Rory O'Neill has “always been his own man.” And woman. And national treasure.
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Supplementary research provided by John Meagher.
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