Fan E 13 - Féile an Phobail

18/19 www.feilebelfast.comSenator David NorrisGuest InterviewFri 15 th March, 7.30pmColáiste Feirste, Beechview Park(off Falls Road)Oireachtas independent Senator David Norris is one of the most popular and colourfulindividuals in Ireland, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in Ireland, aJoycean scholar, a member of the Church of Ireland, and a gay and civil rights activist who iscredited with overthrowing “the anti-homosexuality law which brought about the downfallof Oscar Wilde”. His and Martin McGuinness’s candidatures for Irish President in 2011electrified the campaign from which Norris emerged bruised but dignified, noble and honestand was perhaps too polite in the heat of battle with his opponents and a savage media. Hisbest-selling autobiography, ‘A Kick Against The Pricks’, was published last October. In thisinterview with the award-winning BBC journalist and broadcaster William Crawley, DavidNorris talks about his life, his beliefs and convictions in his hallmark, animated, passionatehumorous style. Seating limited. Please book through Féile – 028 9031 3440. Free event.Music on the MetroFriday 15 th March 4pm to 6pmTraditional Musicians from Andersonstown Contemporary and TraditionalSchool of Music will board buses to entertain passengers. Various Metroroutes to and from West Belfast. Sponsored by Translink Metro.