‘The violence is continuing’: scholars examine embodied memory of conflict

Metal sculptures arranged in circular formation.

‘The violence is continuing’: scholars examine embodied memory of conflictby Allan LEONARD6 May 2026 The International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) at Ulster University hosted a seminar to mark the exhibition “Aftershocks: The Sensory Afterlives of Violence”, on display at the university’s Belfast campus until 13 May. The seminar brought together Professor Roísín Higgins (Maynooth University), who organised the event... Continue Reading →

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WordPress.com has unveiled a theme that focuses on shortform content, a la 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 →

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“Ours is called a Christian country…

"Ours is called a Christian country. We could have enriched our politics with our Christianity, but far too often we have debased our Christianity with our politics." —Terence O'Neill, 28/4/1969, as Northern Ireland Prime Minister, resigning because of lack of support in the Ulster Unionist Party. Marrinan, Patrick, Paisley, Man of Wrath, Anvil, 1973, p.... Continue Reading →

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@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).

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Curating the conflict: Everyday Objects and the challenge of representing the Troubles

Exhibition on conflict-transformed objects.

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 Ireland has been represented in exhibitions. Chaired by Dr Louise Purbrick of the... Continue Reading →

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Navigating fraught legacies with trauma-informed archival practice

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, Oxford, which is currently focused on... Continue Reading →

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Exploring Nonviolence: Lessons from McAleese and the Humes

Exploring Nonviolence: Lessons from McAleese and the Humes

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 achieving peace and reconciliation in Ireland. Father Ciaran O’Callaghan, Vice-Director of Clonard,... Continue Reading →

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“The Government might be able to slap down …

“The Government might be able to slap down the men of Derry. They might even be able to slap down the men of Londonderry. But they cannot slap down the united men of Derry and Londonderry.” —Eddie McAteer, as Nationalist MP, on cross-community rejection in Derry/Londonderry of the Northern Ireland Government’s decision to site second... Continue Reading →

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@JP_Biz Beautiful images, John. Love your camera eye. Keep at it.

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