Martina Purdy speaks about her faith for Songs of Praise
Former BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent Martina Purdy has spoken to Songs of Praise about her new life as a nun. She said people were shocked when she announced what she was going to do. The former BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent joined the...Marriage Referendum: Ben Conroy, writer (Iona Institute)
Mr Conroy is a member of Catholic advocacy group the Iona Institute and has been openly critical of the Yes campaign. He told the BBC: “It is fuelled by a climate that says ‘No’ people… are haters, bigots or homophobes and I think that in...Marriage Referendum: Keith Mills, campaigner
Keith Mills, an openly gay man, has said he is against same-sex marriage, arguing that homosexual and lesbian couples are already well served by the Irish Civil Partnership Act. “It upsets me when those promoting same-sex marriage try to portray civil...Marriage Referendum: Ger Brennan, Irish footballer
The Dublin Gaelic Games star is one of the few Irish sportsmen to speak out against same-sex marriage. He said he had concerns about gay married couples raising children. “It would have been easier to keep my mouth shut and not rock the boat. I know I’m...Marriage Referendum: Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin
Writing in the Irish Times, Dr Diarmuid Martin, said he did not wish to “stuff his religious views down other people’s throats”, but he believed marriage should be between a man and a woman. “Marriage is not simply about a wedding ceremony or...
