Richard Hogan: We loved Sinéad O'Connor for her raw, intense, authenticity 

In every generation, there is a voice that has the courage to speak against the injustices prevalent in that society. The Lennons, the Alis, the Martin Luther Kings. Sinéad O'Connor was that voice of my generation

Sinéad O’Connor. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

Our national broadcaster has come under incredible scrutiny in the last several weeks, many questioning its role in our society. 

But if ever there was an answer to that question, John Creedon’s programme on Wednesday provided it so profoundly. I was driving home from work and getting ready to listen to a few ‘tunes’ that Creedon is famous for.