The moving statue of Ballinspittle grotto (Ireland 1985)

In July 1985, in the little town of Ballinspittle, Cork, Ireland a bizarre event gripped the town as people saw the grotto statue of the Virgin Mary come alive. My uncle, the last statue maker in Ireland made the statue in 1955. This is the story as reported on BBC TV Newsnight (although the end is missing)

[@BernardOLearyie]

I was 7 that summer and I remember thinking that everyone had lost their mind. Thanks for uploading this clip OP, and your uncle was a badass with a magic tache.

[@TheCriticom]

when i was about 10 years old i saw this happen in mount mellery abbey the plants that were there changed to completly differnt ones, the ivy around the statue used to vortex arount it i saw mary and jesus and lots of other saints, i will never forget it and i believe it was real, i have no reason to lie to anyone here about what i saw! i am just telling what i saw and to those whom laugh at what i say "the sun does not need you to believe in it ,to rise in the morning".

[@ripley8aliensmom72]

Me too

[@shirleydcosta]

so true

[@paudiepower1407]

Hon the deise

[@mollynolan1]

This story is amazing. I wonder if the maker of this film was to visit all those who spoke on the film would they be embarrassed or would they stand by what they saw then. I was around then and saw nothing unusual at the grotto.

[@tynanef]

When I was 8 or 9 (1990 or 1991), I was on summer holidays with my family, down in Co. Cork. My Mam brought us to go to Mount Mellerey, Co Waterford. I remember everyone at this holy grotto, on the side a mountain, praying. Very boring altogether. But, after a couple of hours, everyone was leaving. We came to the road side and someone said "look at the sun". My first thought was "surprise", that I could look at the sun and it didn't hurt my eyes. Then I rrealised it was spinning around the sky, doing massive loops, again and again. Some small loops, some bigger ones, but very fast. It went on for about 2 or 3 minutes, and near the end it made this massive loop, going below the horizon and back up, and everyone watching in unison said "oooooOOOOOoooohh". I mean everyone there, about 30-40 people, saw the same thing, including my Mam, Dad, Brother and Sister. Still, I say it was the most bizarre thing I have every seen and we all remember it.Anyway, it's called "the miracle of the dancing sun". Weird!!!

[@northstar9351]

Where did u get ur drugs from ya got any left

[@cz2055]

The spinning/dancing of the sun also happened during one of Mary"s appearances in Fatima, Portugal. This miraculous event was witnessed by many. Some who were not believers, instantly became believers that day. 🙏

[@Oldparson220]

For those who have faith No explanation is necessary. For those without faith No explanation is possible

[@shanekeating7771]

For those with a brain, no explanation is needed

[@laurielovett8849]

@Nunquam Non Paratus As usual,people like you abuse others who dont share your absurd superstitions, how can a lump of resin move

[@tommydowling9]

That's a fine statement when used correctly but can't be used to justify bloody every stupid thing someone gets in their head or there would be no need for psychiatric wards.. "I seen a pig in a field and it started singing Elvis, then it told me to kill a bunch of women, which I did" THROW AWAY THE KEY THIS LAD IS MENTAL, "Am I though? I believe it to be true no matter how much you think I'm a nutjob and remember For those who have faith No explanation is necessary. For those without faith No explanation is possible" TRUE, LET THIS MAN LEAVE, HE HAS FAITH. NO EXPLANATION NEEDED FINE SIR.

[@ChristineYoung212]

Sullivn, I saw this statue move in July 1977. I was with a friend, driving down the road at night, and the crown was lit up, so we thought the statue was motorized. We were staying at a little place call O'Neals Inn in Garrettstown, and when we got back we asked the proprietor and her nieces who worked there what made the statue move. They looked at us like we were nuts and said, "The statue doesn't move!" So we loaded a bunch of them into the car and drove them down the road to the statue. It was stil moving and they all knelt down, saying, "it's a miracle." We came home and told people about it but nobody really believed us. Then in 1985 my mom called me and asked where in Ireland I had seen the moving statue. I said, "Ballinspittle." She said, "You're not going to believe this," and read me a story from the Associated Press, "Thousands flock to moving statue." Yes, I believe it.

[@tynanef]

Hi, I was hoping for someone open minded to say something on this. When I was 8 or 9 (1990 or 1991), I was on summer holidays with my family, down in Co. Cork. My Mam brought us to go to Mount Mellerey, Co Waterford. I remember everyone at this holy grotto, on the side a mountain, praying. Very boring altogether. But, after a couple of hours, everyone was leaving. We came to the road side and someone said "look at the sun". My first thought was "surprise", that I could look at the sun and it didn't hurt my eyes. Then I rrealised it was spinning around the sky, doing massive loops, again and again. Some small loops, some bigger ones, but very fast. It went on for about 2 or 3 minutes, and near the end it made this massive loop, going below the horizon and back up, and everyone watching in unison said "oooooOOOOOoooohh". I mean everyone there, about 30-40 people, saw the same thing, including my Mam, Dad, Brother and Sister. Still, I say it was the most bizarre thing I have every seen and we all remember it.Anyway, it's called "the miracle of the dancing sun". Weird!!!

[@OpeningSalvo]

@@tynanef I think it's actually called "the fantasy of the self deluded", but yes you're right, weird!!

[@laurielovett8849]

@@tynanef Youworked yourself into a state the sun never moved if the sun moved,it would be seen everywhere on Earth as the Earth orbits the sun it could not be a local phenomenon

[@bjrnjohanhumblen8620]

@@laurielovett8849 Actually theres growing evidence of the earth beig flat and the sun small mostly on bitchute on the big channels because videos are removed on you tube and its controlled. And the kids seeing the virgin Mary in Fatima and the crowd saw the sun dancing aswell and british military i think it was saw the same outside the coast of Portugal, i think over a hundred years ago

[@williambinions4205]

What a load of Bollox

[@Vietnguyen-cd2ef]

Anything is possible through God.

[@tcla75]

I went there with my older brother when I was 10. I remember there were fields on a hill in front of the statue where the people massed. We were told going in, under no circumstances were we to take flash photography of the statue. There were two lights setup to the left and right of the statue shining on it. Also in 1985 we had an unusually hot summer so plenty of clear skies each night, which added to the effect. We got there about two hours before sunset but it wasn't until sunset and it started getting dark, that the optical illusion started working. I vividly remember the statue bowing forward and from side to side. It repeated this over and over. It also had a strobe effect as it moved, as if the image entering my eyes was missing frames. This of course was due to the artificial lights shining on the statue and what the movie making industry call the magic hour, which is the last hour of sunlight at dusk. This combined with staring at the statue for hours was what caused this illusion for everyone. For people that say the saw the face of jesus or someone else on the statue, again that was just a trick of the light and shadows. The rest of the strange phenomenon can be explained due to hysteria surrounding the event.

[@OpeningSalvo]

@John Smith That's because you're an imbecile. Mystery solved.

[@laurielovett8849]

How can people be so superstitious. Its like being back in the middle ages with mass hysteria. The man who modelled the ststue got it right when asked did it move, yes out the door when he sold it

[@MurtxD]

I understand people thinking this is nonsense. However, to fill in an evening I went down to Ballinspittle with a few friends (all in our early 20's). I didn't believe for 1 second that I'd see a statue moving! From the first time I saw it as we walked up the hill it appeared to be moving and never stopped (no staring at it as many suggest!) We all saw it. Very hard to figure out and strangely I didn't find it a religious experience at all! However I'm now slow to dismiss claims of others!

[@sheila6186]

Hey, I'm now in my 20s and I also grew up in Cork (and my dad often brought us to see the infamous Ballinspittle grotto) -- but we never saw anything unusual take place there (but I do believe your own reported experience, BTW). Adding to that, I was also brought to Knock as a young child (age 9 or so) but, again, I honestly never witnessed anything out-of-sorts occurring up there. However, I did go on to have a number of strange and unexpected (and apparently unrelated) 'paranormal' experiences myself, when I was in my teens and beyond. I believe there's a whole world out there, beyond the one we deal with on a mundane daily basis. Also. I love animals! Anyway, if you want to talk more, just email me at [e-mail]. :-)

[@WolfsH0ok]

A neighbour of mine got his hearing back after five years. A nurse realised one day, he had stuck cotton wool in his ears and forgot. This after him buying three hearing aids and wondering why they wouldnt work. True story. He is some bollox. That Ballinspittle Skunk must have been strong stuff.

[@OpeningSalvo]

lol that had me laughing so hard.

[@AllansStation]

Ah but it was a miracle. That he found the cotton wool. The key words here as business is booming

[@robertjsmith]

The town is chock a block with chip vans ,selling the grotto burger

[@bwalla50]

Nice to see Jesus, Inc. bringing tourists to Ireland.

[@parsoniareigns]

Yes , as Shaw/Beckett put it........"Accurate observation is called cynicism by those who don't have it"

[@paulmeereis5632]

I went with a friend in 1987 I was shocked to watch the Madonna raise her hands and lift her head The beads around her neck swung with her motion I asked nick if he had seen anything and we agreed to hold hands and squeeze at any observations A woman who was also watching rushed over to me shouting " you can see her move I can see the shock in your face I am certain that the statue moved in a devotional manner I am certain absolutely certain

[@paulhynes3781]

paul meereis I think there is also the possibility that mass hysteria is created. When a crowd gather and look at one spot for a long time of course they will see it move, especially when that's what they expect.

[@bwalla50]

Mrpublicimagelimited Those Irish drunks see leprechuans all the time. It's the drink.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

1985 great bloody year!

[@MrGiddyup31]

I never seen this episode of Father Ted.....

[@jerryoconnor309]

@Nunquam Non Paratus oh go fuck your self.

[@johngilmore6688]

It's all about superstitious people, being gullible. The locals make a fortune with selling souvenirs. Father Ted would love it!

[@elbertderf803]

in a church in Bohola, the wooden statue of Mary left her pedestal and danced when a Vatican Secret DJ played "The Teddy Bear's Picnic" and then became wood again. in Rio, the same thing happened before tens of thousands of worshipers, she danced a genuine Samba d' Rua and then became wood again. in a church for retired show-people she tap danced before returning to wood. i am a believer. any woman who had a kid, claims she's still a virgin, and gets away with it is to be taken seriously.

[@kansasjayhawk8386]

You're really funny. I mean, honestly. I never knew ignorance could be so funny and disrespectful. You definitely know what you're doing to draw a few likes for your own personal gain, if you will.

[@alexfelldownawell]

maurice was my grand uncle. rip maurice

[@Gos1234567]

It’s true I remember it well!! The Blessed Mary came into the local for a few pints and a drop of whiskey,2 bags of tayto cheese n onion.She was a great dart player too!

[@ciaran5588]

Blasphemy!! She was a King salt n vinegar women. Sure I served her meself in O'Brien's back in the day

[@cynthiax56]

I believe this and have friends who have seen something similar elsewhere here in the states

[@cynthiax56]

Jack Beanstalk don't care anything about what U think

[@OpeningSalvo]

@@cynthiax56 At least Jack THINKS.

[@Andre2010]

@liamwarner If you think that what happened in this irish town was bad, then you should have seen (maybe youve already heard about) what happened in Fátima, Portugal. In 1917, three children claimed they had seen a Marian apparition floating above a tree in a field. She told them that a miracle would occur 5 months from then. 5 months later, faith-charged assembled crowd claimed the sun started spinning wildly in the sky and careened towards the ground in a zig-zag motion. Everyone cried miracle

[@MsDormy]

You need to understand that all the onlookers of the Fatima miracle were not faithful believers, many were scepters expecting to be able to laugh the event off. It had been completely wet - sodden with rain and mud, but you can see from the photographs afterwards, the ground and everyone’s clothes were dried by the dancing sun. 🙏

[@SanjayPatel-rd1kx]

One of my favorite Father Ted episodes this.

[@bottomline1644]

I was there many years ago,so fucking disappointed it turned out to be an old statue and not the pop star Madonna

[@snorgle]

I got taken along by my mother to see the statue at the time. I wasn't religious even then, but I had a lovely view of the Milky Way, which kept me occupied while we were there. We went at night, and the statue was lit up, surrounded by darkness, so certainly if you stared at it for long enough you could imagine it moving. Try staring at anything lit up in darkness and you'll see what I mean!

[@bannis27]

Great batch of magic mushrooms that year

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

bannis27 witchcraft

[@bannis27]

@Nunquam Non Paratus how very Christian of you... brainwashed idiot xx

[@bannis27]

@Nunquam Non Paratus not judging you and I hope you see more lumps of concrete moving...which one of the 3000 gods in history do you worship? I hope you've chosen the right one mate or you're in trouble..I'd go with Horis...he pre dates Jesus,though maybe it's one of the other 3 thousand you worship.....did you ever have a threesome? Sounds like you didn't xx

[@bannis27]

@Nunquam Non Paratus he also said if your wife is not a virgin on your wedding night beat her to death on her parents door....will you do that or just cherry pick the good things out of the Bible ? Religion is a poison,preach it in your own home but fuck off trying to convert educated people

[@bannis27]

@@Justme-lc6xr thanks for the forgiveness but last Saturday I saw a statue move,I saw it's face now I'm a believer...God rocks 🙏

[@markoconroy]

they should have gone to specsavers

[@Mrpublicimagelimited]

Horseshit from start to finish. It was embarrassing in 1985 and it's embarrassing now.

[@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917]

No more embarrassing that Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorje, Vatican, etc.

[@johnhills335]

My wife and I have been there, and there is no doubt the statue "moves" after watching for a while. It is likely from atmospheric influences. Nevertheless, when one contemplates the universe and its presently incomprehensible aspects, it would be a very simple thing for a statue to move, and if it does on its own, it would be nothing compared with the mysteries of our universe. I wouldn't mind being around somewhere a few billion years from now to reflect upon Ballinspittle and what we would then know of our miracle universe. John Hills.

[@bbgg71]

The most likely explanation is that they were just seeing some blue light bouncing off a strut.

[@keepsmyattention]

Only Good comes from God, and NEVER from the Devil.!!!! See what the "fruits" are! If it's Good and FOR GOD, than its FROM GOD.

[@mikeswimming]

I totally agree....this is one of the funniest videos I've seen in ages!!!

[@johnking5174]

Catholic idolatry causes this nonsense. Years of them treating statutes as if they really were Mary, Jesus, Joseph etc. You only have to watch people in a Catholic church, kissing statues feet etc and see they treat them as divine, it is no wonder then you make the leap into moving statues. Sad.

[@electricrussellette]

How did the Protestants not convert the Irish when they were so successful in England, Scotland, and Wales?

[@JamesCWilliamsPhotography]

Sad to see so many ingrates being disrespectful. No matter what you believe or disbelieve, it is not your place to judge anyone else's beliefs. Show some respect or keep your rude comments to yourself!

[@OpeningSalvo]

Excuse me, but in a free society your beliefs are open to scrutiny and even ridicule (if they are ridiculous). If you don't like that fact, go live in Saudi Arabia. Otherwise, shut up, and put up. Thank you.

[@OpeningSalvo]

@Never Unprepared I'll say what the fuck I like.

[@eoinlark]

Looking at this now is almost embarrassing. We were all mad

[@Ryanchw]

seen the same myself as a teenager ..... i saw our lady and jesus in mount mellory ,,,,,when our lady said the hail mary with the crowds who prayed she never said her own name

[@triciaulvaeus2284]

Yes. Of course.

[@kinsalelou]

My family live in Kinsale and I'm a Catholic and i have been there many times, and I have to say I do not believe she is moving against my mum, and nans feelings. The statue has a halo above her with lights if you look at them for long enough she moves.

[@mistermucky17]

He was taking the mick duuuuuh. I was in Ireland at the time, and everyone was taking the mick out of the religious loonies.Practically every statue in Ireland had a little circle of people staring at it, in case it burst into tears.

[@shirkshirkshirk]

Oh God Almighty this is class!!!!

[@johnking5174]

This is a symptom of the problems where someparts of Ireland could not receive the UK channels such as rural Cork and had to make do with RTE1 and RTE2 channels, watching them, you would believe in miracles.

[@Goldedguy]

Crazy time to be alive.

[@mistermucky17]

It's very easy to mock this sort of thing, but I was there in 1985 when it happened, and I actually saw the statue scratch her arse.

[@ripley8aliensmom72]

Me too I also saw

[@amysands8925]

​@@ripley8aliensmom72 I often wonder why would it move. dosnt make scene.

[@JohnnyTubeNYC]

Epic comb-over at 7:08

[@freddymarcel-marcum6831]

Johnny Stox it's a miracle, I couldn't even tell!

[@almeggs3247]

Yes I also believe and Our Lady is appearing everywhere and will continue appearing more!

[@Andre2010]

@liamwarner Then, it was fast and simple: The Vatican granted it the status of miracle in 1930, a shrine was built in the then-forsaken place, religious shops mushroomed and since then the town has become a big religious cash-in. Nowadays, there is a gigantic basilica with a central tower 65 metres (213 ft) high, and one of the largest churches in the world was built on the other side of the shrine during the 2000s.

[@Marlondurran]

Leprechauns are around that area too...

[@jerryoconnor309]

@Nunquam Non Paratus you are a complete imbecile.

[@gerardk51]

re "how can they believe statues move?" That's the whole point. Statues don't usually move. So if this one is seen to move then something strange is happening. Actually no-one said that they believed the statue moved. What they said was that they saw the statue move.

[@ripley8aliensmom72]

It was an apparition that appeared were the statue stood.....

[@whatthefrickbro]

Something very holy happened at the time, then the Irish turned their back on God

[@corkboy4523]

They turned their back on the Catholic Church because it covered up the sexual abuse and rape of children by the clergy as well as single mothers locked up in Magdalene laundries as their babies were sold or killed by nuns!

[@gerryhanly3194]

Ireland in the 80s was one big tragic comedy. Great days when we were young.

[@kierno9468]

is there any video of her moving?

[@eamonndoconnor]

Religious fervour meets rural tedium in a spectacle of utter mass hysteria. I regard this whole phenomenon as a kind of social death throe reflex, as simple, devout and rural piety was about to give way to modernity. This struggle manifested itself, most absurdly, in front of these "moving statues". Thank God those days are behind us 😉.

[@blaisejamesturbett]

People flock to occult movies/tv series and readily believe or at least hope that it is so. When it comes to celtic people across the millenia demonstrating their genetic affinity with the spiritual world it's an 'embarrasment' A south American shaman ofcourse would be 'cool', It's a privilege to be Celtic .. to be spiritually aware... if you want to.Don't join the scoffers to insult and humiliate your own...even if you don't believe in Christian supernatural occurrences.

[@amysands8925]

Well there you go. the tourist are coming in. even the priest knows its nonsense. but as long as the money is coming in who cares.

[@laurielovett8849]

A certain type of people will believe anything, brainwashed still only a step away from the druids

[@ciangill2589]

Hi John, would you be allright with my using some of the audio from this on a podcast?

[@SeamasMacEachaidh]

Our Lady of Ballinspittle,"Sway for Us"

[@GirGir183]

4:10 Like 2 plus 2 equaling 5 is a very rare occurrence. IT NEVER HAPPENS!!

[@osullivanjohn]

This is that BBC Newsnight report and he said nothing of the sort

[@markdettra1794]

What a shame if curiousity-seekers miss the fact that God allows things like this to indicate the urgency for conversion in the world , not merely to marvel at the miracle.

[@freddymarcel-marcum6831]

Nothing to do with statues, moving there next summer. Anyone​local here?

[@terryperring104]

If you stare at something still for long enough, it will begin to appear to move/shimmer. Try it. Add to that a bit of hysteria and - bingo! 'Miracle' !

[@Andre2010]

Yes, but i fear religion will ALWAYS be dangerous. People need to have a good educational background and enough information to choose between religious creed or to rationalize themselves. For example, my dad left seminary and abandoned his early dream of becoming a missionary priest when he was young because he came to a point where he "had more questions than answers and no one knew how to answer them".

[@kacreadsalot]

My dad said he saw this

[@olliespike2]

Maybe she was trying to tell the Irish people that their children were being raped and beaten by the Catholic Church, possibly whilst the parents were in Ballinspittle. I actually went to see this at the time.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

You believe what you want to believe in this life! We all search for meaning at some point in life, it's a human condition, but Catholicism along with other religions, has superstition and blind faith ingrained within it!

[@jerryoconnor309]

@Nunquam Non Paratus faith = gullibility.

[@jerryoconnor309]

@Nunquam Non Paratus Provide evidence for this outrageous claim. Otherwise keep your superstitious nonsense to your self.

[@jerryoconnor309]

@Nunquam Non Paratus Your god and your other superstitious garbage are all in your head. There is a cure though, it's called education.

[@dugaronson7656]

Meanwhile,the local economy has gotten a boon of a boost!! Good on the marketers,whomever they be!

[@RobertK1993]

This moving statue business was a con for the tourists.

[@laurielovett8849]

@@RobertK1993 Yes it was a great year for moving statues,they were springing up everywhere

[@amysands8925]

​@@laurielovett8849 At least it brought business and money to the community. if people want to believe that's ok by me.

[@johnking5174]

Chris Morris on Channel 4 Brass Eye did a wonderful piss take of this utter bull shit.

[@Gos1234567]

John King lol I remember that!! “The Virgin Mary pulled up in a Ferrari and said fill her up,so I did”

[@mdfd]

The shame of it.

[@dugaronson7656]

What DO y'all mean by "move"? Everyone see something different? A wink? Wiggle her ears? Give you a wave? Or a smile? Pretend what you wish to believe.

[@user-lx5ue4wm5k]

This got be where father ted was taught up 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@johntrainor4410]

We were at tralee then ended up at friends from mallow went to ballinspittle and definitely seen our ladys robes blowing in the wind and even borrowed a pair of binoculars for a closer look IT DID HAPPEN

[@jaseeejit6726]

You will never beat KNOCK!!!!!!!

[@ciaran5588]

Dontcha mean knock it?

[@jasminmoor7807]

there is nothing to compare. .. it happens where it has .. everywhere ⚓🙏🏻

[@jackroche8405]

I SEENED IT MOVE BEFOR

[@MrSean677]

if you look at something long enough it will move, it's the same with a box of roses, look at the rose on the box and it moves after a few minutes

[@Ms.Gollygosh]

My parents went to this back in the day. Spent 10 hours staring at the same spot. My Dad is certain that he saw the statue wave it's two hands in the air and move their shoulders. Like something out of a Father Ted episode :-D :-D

[@GirGir183]

Your Dad must understand what "optical illusion" is.

[@ripley8aliensmom72]

The statue did not move an apparition appeared were the statue stood.....and she did raise her hands to heaven .....and said the hail Mary without saying her own name.....she is beautiful and loving

[@ripley8aliensmom72]

@Never Unprepared no your the fool ....troll

[@tommydowling9]

@@ripley8aliensmom72 Hahahahahahah weirdo.

[@AllansStation]

I definitely saw a moving statue it was on the back of a big truck

[@TheBoosht]

Ah feck it, this is like 25 years ago, give it a break will ye!

[@malcolmmorin]

One Reason Of Movement: Earthquake. Second Reason Of Movement: Chuck Norris.

[@fairlyvague82]

The Grotto Burger 🍔 Ffs 🤣

[@omniexistus]

Spiritual deception. Evidently quite effective judging from the comments here.

[@osullivanjohn]

@ppdrawings Is that a quiz question?

[@AllansStation]

A man made concrete statue moves! Just shows the power of mass hysteria. Pure fantas

[@BOC4798]

That is exactly what i was thinking !!! DONT BLINK!!!

[@StevenCampbell1955]

AAAAAAnd all the nutjobs gather...

[@animaljamer123]

thank god im not rhe only one who thought that virgin mary move becouse today on my way back to wexfrod i was on a camping trip at garretstown and i saw it move

[@mariosandro5996]

Nothing impossible with GOD 🙏

[@ciaran5588]

Really? So he can build a stone so heavy that even he cant lift it? Because if he can build it, but cant lift it, then something's are impossible to him, right? Hello?

[@mariosandro5996]

In modern times it happened here in cebu Pgippines . The cry madonna with bloood in Sibonga Cebu Philippines

[@TheRebelLeonRoy]

Ok..I have taken on board what you have said in your reply. I have checked for these intelligent people who researched these sites/ apparitions seemingly without any bias or agenda. I couldn't find who they are on the net. Could you tell me who theses people are or were? Your faith is stronger than mine...fair enough. But please spare your pity for those who need it...like the many ill and desperate people than can seen in Lourdes who go there for some miraculous cure.

[@almeggs3247]

Where were these Bishops educated ? When where how and when did they lose their Catholic faith?

[@malcolmmorin]

One Reason Of Movement: Earthquake.

[@Hoktoooey]

God bless the Irish...

[@nyimaung6014]

Amen.

[@mistermucky17]

Quite right, people enjoy supersition, we love to daydream, and movies make it dramatic. The difference is, most people know the difference between fact and fiction. Why should we show respect to the obviously deluded, when even the bishop does not?

[@RobSmith2016]

hmm i believe you

[@gerardk51]

There was Faith in Ireland then. Now?... What happened?

[@gerryhanly3194]

People copped on.

[@triciaulvaeus2284]

I was a teenager in Ireland at that time ... All a load of nonsense!! I remember me and a friend hanging "Out of Order" signs on a local statue (it wasn't moving) 🤣🤣

[@bannis27]

🤣🤣

[@laurielovett8849]

@Nunquam Non Paratus Next thing you know,there will be miracles happening there, funny thing miracles. Usually people recover from obscure complaints, why has no one ever regrown an amputated limb, now there's a trick, follow that one

[@malcolmmorin]

Its not a statue at all!! Its chuck norris in disguise.

[@Cornerforward]

When you consider the hard work that the Irish abroad have done to raise the international profile of the Irish....and then you look at these homegrown eejits making a fool of themselves and the country...its enough to make this grown man weep !

[@comali2212]

Because only Catholics and Orthodox who have statues, and miracles happen through these images and statues. It's that simple :)

[@rossmorebaz]

i think the people selling hamburgers there must have started this nonsense..

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

It is a sin to have idols and images

[@TrueNovice]

Must be the drink