Eoin Butler: writer, journalist and Mayoman of the Year

Tripping Along The Ledge


Nigerian

Published: Evening Herald, January 2008

THE PEMBROKE

31/32 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

There’s no mistaking the large Nigerian guy at the bar. He’s clutching a pint of MiWadi orange and regarding his surroundings with perceptible distain. He doesn’t beat about the bush.

“My good friend” he begins (and I know what’s coming next…) “You must accept Jesus into your life. God has a plan for you, my friend.” Read the rest of this entry »