Stray Bullets

E.S. Haggan
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The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.   The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including: The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel. The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.  'There are no facts, only interpretations.' Friedrich Nietzsche

  1. SEASON 4, EPISODE 9 TRAILER

    'To Perfect Murder': The RUC, Collusion and Asset Handling. Coming Soon...

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    10 min

  2. MAR 26

    Brief Reflections On The Past Few Episodes

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    37 min

  3. MAR 24

    'The Speech Being Irish, The Heart Must Needs Be Irish'

    A concise look at colonial mechanisms of suppression of indigenous language, customs and superstitions in the context of 18th century Ireland. The inception of this episode is due to my long interest in (old) languages as well as etymology combined with the current debacle in Northern Ireland surrounding the use of the Irish language. Sources: Colby, T.F., Instructions for the interior survey of Ireland, lithographed at the Ordinance Survey office, Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1825 Curtis, L.P., Anglo-Saxons and Celts: a study of anti-Irish prejudice in Victorian England, Bridgeport CN, 1968  Dixon, H., 'John O'Donovan', An Leabharlann 2:1, 1906 Durkacz, V.E., The decline of the Celtic languages: a study of linguistic and cultural conflict in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland from the Reformation to the twentieth century, Edinburgh, 1983 Fulford, T. & P.J. Kitson (eds), Romanticism and colonialism: writing and empire, 1780 - 1830, Cambridge and New York, 1998  Hindley, R., Irish in the nineteenth century: from collapse to the dawn of revival, in R. Hindley, The death of the Irish language: a qualified obituary, London, 1990 MacDonagh, O., The politics of Gaelic in O. MacDonagh, States of mind: a study of Anglo-Irish conflict, 1780 - 1980, London, 1983 O'Donovan, J., The topographical poems of O'Dubhagain agus O'Huidrin, Dublin, 1862 O'Donovan, J., A grammar of the Irish language, published for the use of the senior classes in the College of St Columba, Dublin, 1845 Ó' Loinsigh, P., The Irish language in the nineteenth century, Oideas 14, 1975 Spenser, E., A view of the state of Ireland from the first printed edition (1633), ed. A Hadfield and W. Maley, Malden MA, 1997 Swift, C., John O'Donovan and the framing of early medieval Ireland in the nineteenth century, Bullán 1:1, Spring 1994       Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 20

    Swept Under The Rug: Toxic Masculinity in the Royal Ulster Constabulary

    Some succinct recollections about how some females were treated in the RUC, at the time a very patriarchal organisation. Also, to conclude a brief look at Irish right-wing groups and the maintenance of tribal hatreds. I may expand on the latter in a future episode. I have shifted the proposed episode about the Irish Language to an episode of its own as I have slightly more material and in mind of current political posturing and culture wars - the lies for your vote is on, or 'I'll give you a fistful of grievances and victimhood you didn't know you needed - I'll throw in some confirmation bias for free, too!    Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    1h 11m

  5. SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 TRAILER

    [Trailer] Toxic Masculinity in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and The Irish Language in the age of British Colonialism

    Details about some of the subjects I hope to discuss in the next Stray Bullets episode.  Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    12 min

  6. FEB 28

    Addendum for: The Fallacy of 'Paramilitary' Transition in Northern Ireland

    Some additional aspects following messages and a few conversations with ex- and still serving police colleagues. '[My father] did not show me how to be sociable. I ended up designing a covert life; I have to maintain a profile while being invisible.'  John Cale   Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    46 min

  7. FEB 26

    The Fallacy of 'Paramilitary' Transition in Northern Ireland

    A look at how the Northern Irish proletariat continue to allow themselves to be exploited through the maintenance of the legacy of flags and fear.    Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    1h 1m

  8. FEB 12

    The Absence of Political Courage in Northern Ireland

    I suppose the title should really read: 'Political Courage in Northern Ireland flaps in tatters from upon the lamppost that one of our un/elected demagogues attached it to before intimating a threat to anyone who dared remove it.' In the pipeline is a return to discussing asset handling and the 'nuances' of Special Branch as well as looking more in-depth at PIRA volunteer testimonials.        Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International

    56 min
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The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.   The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including: The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel. The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.  'There are no facts, only interpretations.' Friedrich Nietzsche

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  • Creator
    E.S. Haggan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stray Bullets
  • Show Website
    Stray Bullets

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