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Category: Commentary

Commentary is the opinion and analysis section of Gyronny Herald. These pieces respond to politics, society, culture, faith, equality, and public debate, offering a considered point of view while making room for complexity, disagreement, and context.

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August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

We Cannot Sanitise Our Shared History

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August 14, 2026 Gyronny Herald

Farage’s 63% Landslide Was Built on a Very Different Ballot

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Clontibret at 40: Wrong Village, Wrong Turn, Wrong Crowd

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August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Constitutional Reflections: When Politicians Comment Before Sentencing

A square editorial graphic with the headline “Human Rights Are Not Political.” On the left, text asks whether politicians supporting the trans community would make Pride seem less political, concluding that trans rights are human rights and that every person deserves dignity, safety, and equal respect. On the right, soft watercolour brushstrokes form the transgender and Progress Pride flags against a light background, creating a calm, reflective design.
July 21, 2026August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

When Human Rights become “Political”

Poster reading “Democracy Should Speak the Languages of the People” with multilingual speech bubbles.
July 14, 2026August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Democracy Should Speak the Languages of the People

June 11, 2026August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Who Owns the Land?

June 5, 2026August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Not All Royal Money Is the Same

November 28, 2025August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Lift. Aim. Wipe. Repeat.

May 27, 2021August 10, 2026 Michael McFarland Campbell

Minister for Defence confirms that Irish Defence Forces no longer have “gun salute to the Most Blessed Sacrament”

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