Saint Sinead

Saint Sinéad


Rendered asunder
more than just a pope
all the hearts you set on fire
with your sight and fight and hope
their beloved witch
that would not burn 
you tore the temple down
the voice of an angel
only louder 
six feet underground 



RIP 

Shuhada  Sadaqat
Nee Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor
1966-2023

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David Kavanagh

Date: 8/15/2023 1:33:00 PM

It’s mad, we were almost brainwashed into hating her by the church and state, A bit like Bob Geldof a decade earlier, a beautiful tribute to Sinead, thank you, David

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 8/17/2023 11:44:00 AM

I got called Sinéad a lot, sporting my shaved head… I always took it as a compliment. Since I was a teen, she’s been my queen. xomo

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 8/1/2023 4:57:00 PM

A well placed remeberance if an incredible human being! Her music influenced me on more then one occasion. Hugs Mo A.S.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 8/17/2023 11:42:00 AM

Thank you dear. One of those had to had to writes, a necessary catharsis. xomo

Hat Bueckert

Date: 7/31/2023 7:04:00 PM

Lovely tribute Maureen :) an icon gone too soon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 8/1/2023 9:43:00 AM

Thank you Hat. She is certainly embedded in the psyche of a whole generation, particularly of women, myself being one of them. I can only strive to be as brave as she. xomo

Jeff Connelly

Date: 7/27/2023 3:51:00 PM

Nuair a thiocfas an lá sin go bhfaighe tú bás, níor ghádh d'éinne caoineadh choíche, acht tabhair tósta, agus ól do'n daor; ní imithe, ach go deo inár gcroíthe.

Jeff Connelly
Date: 7/31/2023 12:23:00 PM

When that day comes for you to die, no one need ever cry, but give a toast and drink to the dear; not gone, but forever in our hearts.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 7/28/2023 9:47:00 AM

I’m afraid I do not speak gaelic, please translate! I may have Irish blood, but am all Canuck.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 7/27/2023 5:29:00 AM

A nice tribute Maureen

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 7/28/2023 9:45:00 AM

Thank you Jeff. She’s been my go to when I need release for decades now, hits hard. xomo