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John Daly: We have taken solace in the western again – and looking at today’s world, it’s easy to see why

I watched television with my father the other night, even though he’s been dead for 30 years. On a weekend with the house to myself, I binged on 1883, the prequel to Yellowstone, clocking up the hours immersed in a world of tough men, clever women and breathtaking vistas of Montana.

The simple themes of western movies still resonate today for many of us. Photo: Getty I watched television with my father the other night, even though he’s been dead for 30 years. On a weekend with the house to myself, I binged on 1883 , the prequel to Yellowstone , clocking up the hours immersed in a world of tough men, clever women and breathtaking vistas of Montana.

It was just the kind of show my dad would have loved: straightforward Wild West themes, plenty of action and bad guys who didn’t go down easy. Pouring myself a shot of whiskey around midnight, I set a second glass for him on the table. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.