Remembering to Forgive: A Tribute to Una O'Higgins O'Malley

Una O'Higgins O'Malley was born in Dublin on 25 January 1927 and was less than six months old when her father, Kevin O'Higgins, was shot dead on his way to Mass by fringe Republicans. A committed political activist who campaigned to end the violence in Northern Ireland, Una resolved to help people from both sides of the breach in their efforts to forgive, as she had done those killers of her father. This steadfast mission resulted in the opening of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation. Una was also President of the Irish Association from 1984 to 1986. This publication develops the teachings and beliefs of Una into a further examination of the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, in our country and worldwide. Contributors include Garrett FitzGerald, Mary Robinson and Linda Hogan. Remembering to Forgive celebrates the rich, rewarding and rewarded life of Una O'Higgins O'Malley.

Enda McDonagh was Professor of Moral Theology from 1958 to 1995 at St Patrick's College, Maynooth. He was President of the Irish Association from 1988 to 1991. He is the author of numerous publications, including Religion and Politics in Ireland (coedited with J.P. Mackey, Columba, 2003) and Immersed in Mystery: En Route to Theology (Veritas, 2007).