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Radio Ulster,30 Aug 2026,49 mins

Dolly Parton鈥檚 faith, love and charity; Holy Cross 25 years on

Everyday Ethics

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The country star dismissed religiosity but faith shaped her life and legacy. Audrey talks to songwriter and worship leader Philippa Hanna about the country star鈥檚 faith. Donegal Singer Margo O鈥橠onnell used to visit Dolly鈥檚 homestead and looked out at the landscape that inspired their collaboration 鈥楪od鈥檚 Colouring Book鈥�. And Professors Joanne Murphy and Leon Litvack discuss how the singer broke many of the rules of celebrity, unflinchingly supported causes in a way that didn鈥檛 stoke division, and ask whether she is a rare example of authentic leadership. 25 years ago, Father Aidan Troy walked with the girls of Holy Cross Primary School as they passed protesters to reach the school building. He looks back on those days with Presbyterian colleague Rev Dr Norman Hamilton. What were the worst moments of those months of protest? Do they fear that a similar situation could arise again?

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