New blasphemous art exhibition opens in Dublin
April 5, 2010 1 Comment

New blasphemous art exhibition opens in Dublin

A new art exhibition titled Blasphemous opened (appropriately) on Good Friday in the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art (IMOCA) in Lad Lane, off Baggott Street, Dublin 2. It's the second art exhibition to highlight and challenge the new Irish blasphemy law, which became active on 1st January 2010. Since then, ...

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Blasphemy art exhibition in Dublin this month
February 9, 2010 2 Comments

Blasphemy art exhibition in Dublin this month

A blasphemy art exhibition in Dublin during February is a direct response to the new Irish blasphemy law. It's a fascinating show, and well worth a visit. It is on in the Oonagh Young Gallery in James Joyce Street (formerly Corporation Street) off Talbot Street until Saturday 27 February, and ...

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Speeches from Atheist Ireland AGM
July 14, 2009 6 Comments

Speeches from Atheist Ireland AGM

Here are the opening speeches from the Atheist Ireland AGM on Saturday, which focus on the blasphemy law now passed by the Oireachtas. Introduction and opening speech by Senator Ivana Bacik (more…)

Speeches from Limerick Meeting
June 17, 2009 No Comments

Speeches from Limerick Meeting

Here are the speeches from the recent Limerick meeting against the proposed Irish blasphemy law, courtesy of Limerick Blogger. Michael Nugent, Atheist Ireland, and Larry Maher, Midwest Humanists Blasphemy is a Victimless Crime from Limerick Blogger on Vimeo.

Speeches from Cork Meeting
June 15, 2009 No Comments

Speeches from Cork Meeting

Here is the first of the speeches from the recent Cork meeting against the proposed Irish blasphemy law. We will upload more soon. Thanks to Tom for filming and uploading the videos. Lothar Luken, Cork poet and member of Humanist Association of Ireland

Speeches from Dublin Meeting
June 12, 2009 No Comments

Speeches from Dublin Meeting

Here are the speeches from the recent Dublin meeting against the proposed Irish blasphemy law, along with discussion from the floor and responses from the panelists. There are nine videos, covering 80 minutes of the meeting. Thanks to Paul for filming and uploading them. Introduction by Michael Nugent, writer and ...

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Stewart Lee on Blasphemy
May 25, 2009 No Comments

Stewart Lee on Blasphemy

Stewart Lee, co-writer of Jerry Springer The Opera, examines the impact of religious censorship on artistic expression (40-minute video).

Speeches from Waterford Meeting
May 22, 2009 No Comments

Speeches from Waterford Meeting

The first public meeting against the blasphemy law took place on Thursday 21 May 2009 in the Tower Hotel, Waterford. Here are the speeches by Michael Nugent, chair of Atheist Ireland and Barry Grant, Waterford citizen and campaigner. Michael Nugent outlines the context of the proposed law Barry Grant analyses ...

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Barry Grant on Waterford Local Radio
May 19, 2009 No Comments

Barry Grant on Waterford Local Radio

Barry Grant, who will be speaking at the Waterford public meeting this Thursday, being interviewed on Waterford Local Radio news about the proposed blasphemy law.

Jerry Springer the Opera – Satan and Jesus
May 10, 2009 No Comments

Jerry Springer the Opera – Satan and Jesus

Publishing or performing this could be illegal in Ireland if the new blasphemy law is passed.