Gerry Adams religious views will surprise some


	Gerry Adams religious views will surprise some

cakebelly

4-27-2009 1:58 PM

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4-27-2009 2:56 PM

tidbit2

you can watch it here
http://www.rte.ie/player/#
hes right about the divisions

4-29-2009 6:13 AM

ratcatcher2

Could someone comment as to Titbit2's comment above. Does this connection work outside Ireland?

Colin Farrell also had a good interview on ...
The Meaning of Life with Gay Byrne

4-29-2009 8:05 AM

ratilfar

They don't surprise me. The Troubles were never about religion. The religious markers simply stood for national/ethic ones. To be Catholic was (and still is) to be considered native born, while Protestants consider themselves English/British, hence the term Unionist.

4-29-2009 9:50 AM

ratcatcher2

Do the links above work?

4-29-2009 11:20 AM

cakebelly

The RTE player doesn't work outside Ireland. You might be able to find something on the RTE website.

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