“To those of us who remember the Thirties, the pattern is horribly familiar. The contempt for established authority; the crude and unthinking intolerance; the emphasis upon monster processions and rallies; the appeal to a perverted form of patriotism — each and every one of these things has its parallel in the rise of the Nazis... Continue Reading →
“The only sensible thing was to have him certified as a person insane.”
“The only sensible thing was to have him certified as a person insane. There could be no doubt in any person’s mind that Mr Paisley was insane and an absolute lunatic.” —Gerry Fitt, as Republican Labour MP, at Stormont, after riots in Belfast’s Cromac Square when Rev. Ian Paisley’s supporters marched through nationalist area carrying... Continue Reading →
“From this day on, we declare war against the IRA…”
“From this day on, we declare war against the IRA and its splinter groups.” —Ulster Volunteer Force, as loyalist group, in statement signifying re-emergence as paramilitary force, 21/5/1966. Deutsch and Magowan, Northern Ireland, 1968-1973, A Chronology of Events, Vol. 1, Blackstaff Press, 1973, p. 4. #northernireland #politics #qotd #otd
“There is among [the people of Northern Ireland] a growing desire to change…”
“There is among [the people of Northern Ireland] a growing desire to change the present image of that area from a place where time never seemed to move, where old animosities are carefully fostered, and where bigotry and intolerance seem to be preserved as a way of life, to one in closer conformity to the... Continue Reading →
‘A feasible bite out of a big apple’: outcomes from ARINS/Irish Times North–South surveys 2024 “The ARINS event in Belfast revealed important insights into public opinion on Irish unification, the willingness to plan for its possibility, and the complexities of such a transition.” https://mrulster.com/2025/03/14/a-feasible-bite-out-of-a-big-apple-outcomes-from-arins-irish-times-north-south-surveys-2024/ #NorthernIreland #UnitedIreland
#nerdalert I followed the development of the application of "outcomes-based accountability" to the #NorthernIreland #ProgrammeForGovernment for about a whole decade. Essentially an effort to ingrain data science for an objective, empirical analysis of high-level public policy.… https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1897231573017096250
mapsontheweb: The major walls in Belfast known as the “peace lines” that are supposed to separate Catholic majority and Protestant majority neighborhoods There are about 100 ‘peace walls’ in Belfast still, a quarter century after the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. Source: Daily Mail
Belfast City Council memorial of the Troubles: "This fountain is dedicated to our employees who were killed or injured at work from 1969 to 1999. It also recognises the contributions of all our staff who continued to deliver public services during a very difficult time. The water and trees symbolise hope, rebirth and a new... Continue Reading →
A selection of images from a working trip to #Kosovo. A kind of homecoming for me from my previous assignments there. Looking forward to returning the favour with their visit to #NorthernIreland soon. @agk_ajk @SharedFuture @UKinKosovo
A selection of images from a working trip to #Kosovo. A kind of homecoming for me from my previous assignments there. Looking forward to returning the favour with their visit to #NorthernIreland soon.
Today was a great start for an exciting project for journalists from #NorthernIreland & #Kosovo to meet and begin a journey of shared learning & collaborative working, drawing on their personal & professional experiences in their places of conflict & work towards a better future. https://x.com/AGK_AJK/status/1820500305592885533
Took me a while to produce this podcast episode, but Dympna's call for a vision for our collective future remains true. And watch out for more episodes! #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #peacebuilding https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1759961714747953589