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.
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Hello E S Firstly I hope da intervention helps you I enjoyed da last podcast U shied away from nothing I support gaelic games but GAA have some work to do thats for sure In no particular order barriers to RCs joining da job 1.Dissident threat 2.Legacy 3.Allegations of sectarianism im da job Take care
Another well researched and accurate podcast which I enjoyed listening to E S thank you I look forward to the next one Take care
[You] are absolute disgrace to the good name of the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC [...] 23242 is well read of you [...]
RUC were bigot scum your bigot scum
At last I’ve found a podcast that cuts through the bullshit peddled by people who only want to make a quick buck from The Troubles. Full of honesty. Stuff I never thought I’d hear from an RUC cop!
Hi E S Hope ur feeling better Great podcast as always Honest and to the point I recognise stolen valour,sponsorship, promotion chasers etc etc Keep up the good work and take care
E S I am sorry that you have had to leave social media cos of behaviour of former colleagues who should be ashamed of themselves. Your health and wellbeing is the priority
Probably the first true words I've ever heard someone who was RUC ever speak. Great stuff!
I'm a proud republican. I hated the RUC. Still do because of what they did to my community, but your podcasts reflect so much humanity and empathy. You may be a one off, but I never thought I'd be listening to a RUC man and finding so much commonality. Thank you. Your podcast is amazing.
I am ex job myself and greatly enjoy reading and listening to your articles that reflect da reality of what it was like in da job warts and all Keep up the good work and take care E S
Hello ES I am exjob too and I greatly enjoy ur articles.Please keep up the good work and take care of yourself