Meet Brendan Ogle
A workers representative, an activist and campaigner, a political lobbyist and opinion shaker, a cancer survivor and mental health advocate. From rail disputes in Ireland and Britain to helping rescue the ESB pension scheme, to occupying Apollo House to facing personal trauma, loss and betrayal, for 3 decades Brendan Ogle has brought his unique combination of values and style to serve our community.
Meet Brendan Ogle
A workers representative, an activist and campaigner, a political lobbyist and opinion shaker, a cancer survivor and mental health advocate. From rail disputes in Ireland and Britain to helping rescue the ESB pension scheme, to occupying Apollo House to facing personal trauma, loss and betrayal, for three decades Brendan Ogle has brought his unique combination of values and style to serve our community.
Blog: NATO, Facism and Neutrality
Brendan’s Blog Posts
U.S. in NATO?
Why the U.S. staying in NATO is worse for Europe than them leaving So, if we are just a few electoral twists away from a fascist hegemony where will ‘defence’ come from? Let me be clear where I stand on the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, (NATO). It is not, as it…
Irish neutrality?
The sacred cows calf: What has Irish neutrality become? Building on from the previous blogs about the potential of a full on fascist hegemony fuelled by hate around migration, added to the obvious changes in the security landscape, when we come to Ireland and…
Blog Highlights
About Brendan Ogle
Brendan has campaigned on the widest range of progressive issues spanning many years. Much of his campaigning for human rights issues are published either in book form, blogs, media, journals or periodicals. His articles are always thought provoking, considered, often controversial and he never shirks an issue. They are infused with his personal experiences and presented in his own inimitable style. In addition to capturing Brendan’s values they track social and political changes and will be of interest to everyone looking for a fresh and authentic analysis of the issues that impact us all. They are infused with his personal experiences and presented in his own inimitable style. Find out more about Brendan’s values and get to know him in person here.
About Brendan Ogle
Brendan has campaigned on the widest range of progressive issues spanning many years. Much of his campaigning for human rights issues are published either in book form, blogs, media, journals or periodicals. His articles are always thought provoking, considered, often controversial and he never shirks an issue. They are infused with his personal experiences and presented in his own inimitable style.
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Find out more about Brendan’s values and get to know him in person here.
Book Review
An exploration of the Irish water issue that has raged through the country in recent years. Water in Ireland had always been provided by local government and paid for through taxes. In 2015 a new water utility was created by the national government with a system of direct billing. Public response was swift and overwhelmingly negative. This book describes how ordinary workers and citizens can defeat corporate greed and State power in spectacular terms, and how a changed, more equal Ireland is emerging.
The Summer of 2000 saw one third of Ireland’s Train Drivers locked out of work for three months simply for defending their jobs and safety standards. Brendan was catapulted from his box room desktop and his train to headline news and months of mayhem. ‘Off The Rails’ catalogues the background of a union movement unfit for purpose and a body politic unable to deal with a ‘Band of Brothers’ alliance simply fighting for right over wrong.
An exploration of the Irish water issue that has raged through the country in recent years. Water in Ireland had always been provided by local government and paid for through taxes. In 2015 a new water utility was created by the national government with a system of direct billing. Public response was swift and overwhelmingly negative. This book describes how ordinary workers and citizens can defeat corporate greed and State power in spectacular terms, and how a changed, more equal Ireland is emerging.
The Summer of 2000 saw one third of Ireland’s Train Drivers locked out of work for three months simply for defending their jobs and safety standards. Brendan was catapulted from his box room desktop and his train to headline news and months of mayhem. ‘Off The Rails’ catalogues the background of a union movement unfit for purpose and a body politic unable to deal with a ‘Band of Brothers’ alliance simply fighting for right over wrong.
