Tag: Northern Ireland
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Bonfires, Flags, Identity and Cultural Traditions
Dr Paula Devine and Professor Gillian Robinson look at recent findings from the 2016 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) Survey that show that flags, bonfires and other cultural traditions continue to be very controversial.
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Brexit and Northern Ireland: Unique Solutions and the Union State
In light of the most recent derailment in the Brexit negotiation process, Professor Colin Harvey says that the Northern Ireland Brexit solution was not going to break up the United Kingdom.
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A Time of Crisis and Challenge: Brexit and our Constitutional Future
In a recent article in the Derry Journal, Professor Colin Harvey looks at the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement in light of the UK’s imminent Brexit.
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The language of ‘flexible and imaginative’ solutions is unique to the Irish dimension of Brexit
Professor David Phinnemore argues that at the heart of the commitment of all parties involved in the exit negotiations is the desire to ensure that Brexit does not in any way undermine the Northern Ireland peace process.
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Remarkable flexibility on Northern Ireland from the EU – the UK government should take note
The unique situation of Northern Ireland within the UK needs to be stressed when it comes to Brexit says Dr Katy Hayward.
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The Future of Northern Ireland: What is Going Wrong?
Professor Crawford Gribben looks back over recent events in Northern Ireland and asks why, after almost 20 years of “peace”, have we achieved so little with so much?
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Floods, Resilience and dealing with Climate Change (and Denial) in Northern Ireland
Professor John Barry reflects on the recent flooding in Northern Ireland and calls for more coordination and leadership in preparing and planning for climate-created flood events.
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Northern Ireland’s Brexit border: the promise of invisibility
Professor John Garry shares some initial thoughts on the recent UK position papers as part of the Brexit negotiations.
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The UK government’s position paper on Northern Ireland after Brexit – some initial thoughts
Following the UK government’s release of its position paper on the position of Northern Ireland and Ireland after Brexit, Professor Dagmar Schiek shares her initial thoughts on the paper and highlights what is not being addressed.


