Stray Bullets
The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.
The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including:
- The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.
- Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.
- Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.
- Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.
The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.
Stray Bullets
They Had Their Loyalties: Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI
The first of two episodes in which I examine the experience and prospects of catholic police officers in Northern Ireland's RIC, RUC and PSNI.
As ever I'll stray from organisational mythology (RUC) and may go off tangent now and again.
Thanks for your patience.
Bibliography
Arthur, P. Government and Politics of Northern Ireland, Longman, London, 1984
Boyce, D.G. Nationalism in Ireland, Croom Helm, London, 1982
Brady, C. Guardians of the Peace, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, 1974
Brewer, J.D. The Royal Irish Constabulary: An Oral History, Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University, Belfast, 1990
McNiffe, L. A History of the Garda Siochana: A Social History of the Force 1922-52, with an Overview for the years 1952-97, Wolfhound Press, Dublin, 1997
Shaw, Fr Francis, The Canon of Irish History: A Challenge, Studies LXI, Summer, 1972
My novel (for those who expressed an interest) Many thanks!
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