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The Good Friday Agreement represented a compromise. As with most compromises, they’re often hard-won, and not without sacrifice. Any person or entity who is a party to an agreement, be it social or political, rarely…
1. How will a reunited Ireland be achieved? The Agreement provides that Irish reunification is a matter for the people of the island of Ireland. The right of self-determination has been given effect in the…
When I started learning Irish in 2011, it was during what was quite a stressful period of my life. I was working as an English teacher and my husband Brian was the leader of the…
Rev. David Latimer Across the world from China to South Korea and onwards to Italy, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, America, the United Kingdom and into Ireland, the rhythm of everyday life has suddenly altered…
Rev Kyle Paisley It is a common misconception that religion and politics are so distinctive that they have no mutual bearing and should never be mixed. As the argument goes, it can serve no useful…
When the gunfire and the screaming fell silent and the cursing and obscenities of the soldiers had all stopped, I lay on my back, motionless, staring at the sky, half-lit by a half moon, trying…
It is now time for new Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, to make good on his ‘100% commitment’ to hold an Independent Public Enquiry into the Valproate Scandal and to put in place a Redress Scheme…
Early in 2019 Shared Ireland asked me to participate in their podcast series and it was a delight to have done so along with Nigel Watson. Two individuals with Unionist backgrounds in our families one…
“We the family of Noah Donohoe wish to express our continued gratitude for the outpouring of good will and love we have received since Noah went missing. It has been an extremely traumatic time and…
The funeral arrangements for Noah Donohoe are as follows: On Wednesday 1st July Noah’s remains will be taken to St Patrick’s Chapel Donegall Street, due to Covid-19 distancing restrictions, the service at 11am is strictly…
