Tag: the Troubles
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PEACE – More than a word
As Northern Ireland prepares to mark 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, Joe Coulter reflects on his experiences and understandings of growing up in a largely peaceful society
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Moving in solidarity: Gendered and generational experiences in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland there is a strong tradition of political engagement through women’s coalitional work. But what working practices might promote exploration of an intergenerational feminist solidarity?
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Belfast (2021): Orange and Blue Remembered Hills
Dr Gordon Gillespie offers some critical reflections on Kenneth Branagh’s much talked about new film ‘Belfast’.
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What caused the wave of rioting this Spring?
Commentators were quick to blame Brexit or fallout from the Storey funeral. But how close are these explanations to the truth and to what extent can they help us understand how such events could be prevented?
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Coronavirus and Trauma: Lessons from the Troubles and other events.
A new podcast from Queen’s University Belfast.
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How important were British intelligence operations in the IRA’s decision to end its campaign?
Guest contributor Dr Thomas Leahy from Cardiff University takes a look at his new book which argues that the intelligence war did not force the IRA into the peace process.
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Nursing the ‘Troubles’: Remembering Northern Ireland’s Past through Unique, Uniting & Undisclosed Narratives
Mitchell Institute PhD student Megan Kelly explores why oral history should and could be used to talk about Northern Ireland’s past with fresh perspective.
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Recent no-deal threats show dangerous disregard for Northern Ireland and its fragile peace
With Brexit day approaching and the risk of no deal contributing to a growing sense of crisis in Northern Ireland, Dr Katy Hayward argues that the backstop is needed to protect hard-won peace.
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Scotland and the Northern Ireland Troubles
In light of the historical close ties between Scotland and Northern Ireland, Professor Graham Walker looks at how “The Troubles” were viewed in Scotland.
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Guidelines for Media on Interviewing Victims and Survivors
In March 2019, following extensive consultation with victims and survivors and journalists and editors, guidelines on media engagement with victims and survivors were launched. One is for victims and survivors on how to engage with the media and one is for journalists, editors and educators on how to engage with victims and survivors and report…