Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Free sheet Alive insults famous Irish actor

In the June issue of the free sheet 'Alive' there is a report on Colm Tóibín's play which showed on Broadway.

The last paragraph runs: "A naked Fiona Shaw on stage might have caused a stir 45 years ago, but today? Tóibín needs to catch up."

Murdoch's 'News of the World' at its most vicious would not be up to such writing.

It is a nasty, ugly comment. It is also another sign of how misogynist 'Alive' is.

On a personal level, I studied at UCC with Fifi Wilson, AKA Fiona Shaw. We have been friends many years.

'Alive' gives a publishing address of the Dominicans in Tallaght, which immediately associates the free sheet with the Dominicans. While there is a disclaimer in small print on the front page, it is far too easy to link the free sheet with the Dominicans.

As a Dominican, I am greatly ashamed that this free sheet has any links whatsoever with the Irish province of the Dominican Order.

1 comment:

Póló said...

Fr. Brian has great taste in women.

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