mrulster.com has unveiled a theme that focuses on shortform content, a la #socialmedia sites. I’m experimenting with it, to see if it could serve as a feasible alternative. Certainly more straightforward than Fediverse offerings. Although I am skeptical of mass public takeup via new WordPress users and/or RSS subscriptions (ah nostalgic 2000s). At least I... Continue Reading →
From tartans to Guinness: Identity in Northern Ireland and beyond From tartans to Guinness: Identity in Northern Ireland and beyondby Allan LEONARD21 April 2026 Belfast Exposed photography gallery on Donegall Street hosted "Why Is Identity So Difficult?", a public lecture and discussion delivered by Professor Dominic Bryan of Queen's University Belfast. The event was organised Office... Continue Reading →
@AlexKane221b I still see a Rhodesia-effect of much of political unionism: remain loyal to the Union while wider UK political life evolves away. Labour is conjuring a post-divorce reconciliation with the EU, and Reform could rip up the Protocol (but still shaft NI).
Curating the conflict: Everyday Objects and the challenge of representing the Troubles Curating the conflict: Everyday Objects and the challenge of representing the Troublesby Allan LEONARD18 March 2026 An online panel discussion hosted by The Peace Museum in Bradford brought together museum professionals, academics, and heritage practitioners to explore how the conflict in and about Northern... Continue Reading →
Navigating fraught legacies with trauma-informed archival practice Navigating fraught legacies with trauma-informed archival practiceby Allan LEONARD24 February 2026 The Quill Project recently hosted a comprehensive event focusing on the examination of archival practice, care, and ethical responsibility in a post-conflict context. Hosted by the Quill Project — a digital humanities research enterprise based at Pembroke College,... Continue Reading →
The power of peacebuilding: McAleese’s personal toll and Hume’s enduring call for dialogue The power of peacebuilding: McAleese’s personal toll and Hume’s enduring call for dialogueby Allan LEONARD20 February 2026 The John and Pat Hume Foundation recently hosted a significant gathering at Clonard Monastery to reflect on the enduring legacy of John and Pat Hume in... Continue Reading →
@JP_Biz Beautiful images, John. Love your camera eye. Keep at it.
@BBCMarkSimpson So long as rugby doesn't introduce the forward pass. 😀
@alaninbelfast A welcomed antidote!
@photolinepic I didn't realise that Long's Fish and Chips was still there. A true institution that I must revisit.
UTMB Arc of Attrition 2026 review Waiting to board the Ryanair flight from Dublin to Newquay, the sight of fellow passengers wearing running trainers and inspecting their phones with the LiveTrail running app, confirmed that I was among a pack travelling to participate in the UTMB Arc of Attrition race. Before leaving the tiny airport at... Continue Reading →
Sad news in the photography world with the passing of #MartinParr. He was a prolific image maker and chronicler of the photo book. His 3-volume series with Gerry Badger -- The Photobook: A History -- is comprehensive and authorative. Poignant that his latest biography co-authored…