That’s it the DUP want to exploit sectarian tensions so they can make sure they keep their vote intact after making a holy show of themselves of late. Laughing at them is the best response.
His finest hour was the time Charli Bird climbed up on a fence in to get a better vantage point at some press conference or rally. Gerry spotted him and sang Leonard Cohen’s “Bird on a Wire” up at him.
So there I was an hour ago walking down the Dublin Road in Belfast, not on the beer but with some of my own family and another family travelling with us. Local scally leaning on rail outside tesco express clocks us, offers a cigarette he was smoking then gives high five and vigorous handshake. Rounds out with a big smile and says “fuck the pope”. What do you do next?