‘Don’t get used as a propagandist’: visual storytelling of Ulster’s loyalist community “Smiejek and Kashi both share a respect for learning about their subject, staying true to the ethics of not exploiting others or being exploited themselves, and telling as true a story as they witnessed.” My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi... Continue Reading →
‘Don’t get used as a propagandist’: visual storytelling of Ulster’s loyalist community My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi O’DOHERTY with Mariusz SMIEJEK and Ed KASHI 👉 https://mrulster.com/2023/10/24/dont-get-used-as-a-propagandist-visual-storytelling-of-ulsters-loyalist-community/ #NorthernIreland #photography #photobook #photoexhibition @OliWhitehouse
Important to acknowledge and commemorate the work of the Opsahl Commission, helping #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding efforts. Kudos to @andyjpollak and @IrishSecretari1 for organising this event. My summary 👇 https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1683388625847812096
Two champions (in my eyes) in an honest and insightful conversation about their journeys w/ #trauma and #mentalhealth in this wee place #NorthernIreland. Glad to attend and here's my best summary effort: https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1673435609208086530
Acknowledging deep hurt and pain: Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall
Acknowledging deep hurt and pain: Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall by Allan LEONARD 21 June 2023 Belfast City Council hosted an annual Day of Reflection event for a second year, providing an opportunity for people and communities across the city to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain caused by the conflict in and... Continue Reading →
Transcript of Helen Jones's interview with me recently about #carers' call for more support in #NorthernIreland 👉 https://mrulster.com/2023/06/19/forcing-carers-out-of-work-doubly-disastrous-good-morning-ulster-interview-with-allan-leonard/
Transcript of Linda Macaulay's interview with me in April about the call for a new deal for #carers in #NorthernIreland 👉 https://mrulster.com/2023/06/14/our-voice-is-starting-to-be-heard-on-your-behalf-interview-with-allan-leonard/
And we're on our way drinking and digesting #NorthernIreland #LE23 election results #hangover @SluggerOToole @alaninbelfast
For my London and Dublin peeps, soon in your cities this @KaboshTheatre play about policing the #Ireland #NorthernIreland border during #TheTroubles is worth seeing and discussing: https://kabosh.net/production/green-blue-2023/
I was interviewed by journalist friend @stevemcgstates for his baseball-themed project States of Play. Covered US politics, #factchecking, #NorthernIreland #WNIMTM, and exemplary community relations work @IrishFA FWIW my musings: https://statesofplayproject.com/rights-and-justice/
“This is the decision of a lifetime for …
"This is the decision of a lifetime for peace in Ireland. You must get it done. You must do it for yourselves and your children." —US President Bill Clinton, at White House addressing Irish political leaders, The Irish Times, 18 March 1998 #qotd #northernireland #ireland #peace #otd
An enriching #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding conference. Lots of dynamism to keep up momentum. A colleague's summary w/ my photos: https://x.com/SharedFuture/status/1633000263987363842