Posts Tagged: Northern Ireland
Expressing Identity — Addressing Division: CRC Annual Policy Conference 2013
Expressing Identity: Addressing Division This year’s annual policy conference of the Community Relations Council (CRC) was held in Derry-Londonderry, a fresh change from the usual Belfast venues. Indeed, the Maiden City has demonstrated leadership in community relations for many years.
Expressing Identity — Addressing Division: CRC Annual Policy Conference 2013
Expressing Identity: Addressing Division This year’s annual policy conference of the Community Relations Council (CRC) was held in Derry-Londonderry, a fresh change from the usual Belfast venues. Indeed, the Maiden City has demonstrated leadership in community relations for many years.
Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography. Discuss.
To mark its 30th anniversary, Belfast Exposed has organised an extensive exhibition of photographic work, displayed both at its premises on Donegall Street as well as at The MAC. The exhibition — Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography — “focuses
Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography. Discuss.
To mark its 30th anniversary, Belfast Exposed has organised an extensive exhibition of photographic work, displayed both at its premises on Donegall Street as well as at The MAC. The exhibition — Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography — “focuses
The emotional impact of stroke
I woke up next to my partner, to a spokesperson from the Stroke Association talking about their new report, “Feeling overwhelmed: The emotional impact of stroke”: “Are you listening to this?” I asked Madame Oui. “Yes.” My wife had a
The emotional impact of stroke
I woke up next to my partner, to a spokesperson from the Stroke Association talking about their new report, “Feeling overwhelmed: The emotional impact of stroke”: “Are you listening to this?” I asked Madame Oui. “Yes.” My wife had a
Political Drama: What Drama?
As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, Stratagem hosted a political drama film and discussion event at The MAC. Stratagem Director, Quintin Oliver, explained how he was motivated by a gift request from his son for a box set of
Political Drama: What Drama?
As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, Stratagem hosted a political drama film and discussion event at The MAC. Stratagem Director, Quintin Oliver, explained how he was motivated by a gift request from his son for a box set of
Review: Good Vibrations @QFTBelfast
Good Vibrations is a film about Belfast music legend, Terri Hooley, who was responsible for discovering The Undertones and recording Teenage Kicks (which radio DJ Jonathan Peel famously played twice in a row). UTV film critic Brian Henry Martin described
Review: Good Vibrations @QFTBelfast
Good Vibrations is a film about Belfast music legend, Terri Hooley, who was responsible for discovering The Undertones and recording Teenage Kicks (which radio DJ Jonathan Peel famously played twice in a row). UTV film critic Brian Henry Martin described
Good Friday Agreement codifies civic rules of the Northern Ireland game
Although the DUP dismisses the Good Friday Agreement for all its faults, it is hard to deny that that long-negotiated document set the framework under which our politics takes place, with its separation of powers (perhaps too separate), all-inclusive Executive
Good Friday Agreement codifies civic rules of the Northern Ireland game
Although the DUP dismisses the Good Friday Agreement for all its faults, it is hard to deny that that long-negotiated document set the framework under which our politics takes place, with its separation of powers (perhaps too separate), all-inclusive Executive
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
The US and Northern Ireland: A diplomatic perspective
The UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies was the venue for a day-long conference, “The US and Northern Ireland: A Diplomatic Perspective”. Three panel discussions were represented by high-level speakers, from the Irish and British diplomatic corps as well as
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders By Allan Leonard for Northern Ireland Foundation 1 November 2012 A conference organised by the University of Ulster addressed the dynamic and innovative approaches to place based leadership, and how they could be
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders By Allan Leonard for Northern Ireland Foundation 1 November 2012 A conference organised by the University of Ulster addressed the dynamic and innovative approaches to place based leadership, and how they could be
Acting on shared experiences: FCT 2011 report launch
At Parliament Buildings, where the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, I was responsible for organising an event for our Forum for Cities in Transition project, which is an international network of mayors, councillors, municipal officials, business people, and representatives of the
Acting on shared experiences: FCT 2011 report launch
At Parliament Buildings, where the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, I was responsible for organising an event for our Forum for Cities in Transition project, which is an international network of mayors, councillors, municipal officials, business people, and representatives of the
FCT Director encourages greater Northern Ireland international involvment
The Director of the Forum for Cities in Transition, Professor Padraig O’Malley, was in Belfast for the day. I quickly organised a series of meetings to increase awareness of this project and encourage greater involvement by those who are already
FCT Director encourages greater Northern Ireland international involvment
The Director of the Forum for Cities in Transition, Professor Padraig O’Malley, was in Belfast for the day. I quickly organised a series of meetings to increase awareness of this project and encourage greater involvement by those who are already
Addie Morrow service of thanksgiving
At a service of thanksgiving for the life of Addie Morrow, his nephew Duncan Morrow gave a thorough tribute: Duncan described his uncle as a great oak tree: “We grew in his shadow and we got courage from his strength.
Addie Morrow service of thanksgiving
At a service of thanksgiving for the life of Addie Morrow, his nephew Duncan Morrow gave a thorough tribute: Duncan described his uncle as a great oak tree: “We grew in his shadow and we got courage from his strength.
Mr Ulster learns street photography
Recently I took a one-day course on street photography, held at Belfast Exposed. My motivation was that while I learned how to use a camera 30 years ago (printing from black and white film shot in a Canon AE1 Program),
Mr Ulster learns street photography
Recently I took a one-day course on street photography, held at Belfast Exposed. My motivation was that while I learned how to use a camera 30 years ago (printing from black and white film shot in a Canon AE1 Program),
Belfast peace walls: A paradox of leadership
At a seminar hosted by the Institute for Research in Social Sciences and the Inter-Institute Peace and Conflict Cluster, Dr Jonny Byrne of the University of Ulster presented his findings of three years of research in regards to public policy
Belfast peace walls: A paradox of leadership
At a seminar hosted by the Institute for Research in Social Sciences and the Inter-Institute Peace and Conflict Cluster, Dr Jonny Byrne of the University of Ulster presented his findings of three years of research in regards to public policy
A call for mentoring support @SOEtrust Together conference #SOEconf12
In a work capacity, I was invited to attend the Spirit of Enniskillen’s annual Together schools conference at the Wellington Park Hotel, which brought together over 100 Year 13 pupils from 20 schools across Northern Ireland, to explore and discuss
A call for mentoring support @SOEtrust Together conference #SOEconf12
In a work capacity, I was invited to attend the Spirit of Enniskillen’s annual Together schools conference at the Wellington Park Hotel, which brought together over 100 Year 13 pupils from 20 schools across Northern Ireland, to explore and discuss
Silhouette – Can’t Keep Up featured
Silhouette’s song “Can’t Keep Up” http://www.myspace.com/silhouetteofficial is featured in @DiscoverNI 2012 campaign advert http://youtu.be/KbctoBGog7I — looking forward to her 24/2 live performance at Belfast Nashville series https://kiosk.iristickets.co.uk/k?BWC&sixof&promo=belnash12
Silhouette – Can’t Keep Up featured
Silhouette’s song “Can’t Keep Up” http://www.myspace.com/silhouetteofficial is featured in @DiscoverNI 2012 campaign advert http://youtu.be/KbctoBGog7I — looking forward to her 24/2 live performance at Belfast Nashville series https://kiosk.iristickets.co.uk/k?BWC&sixof&promo=belnash12
The Creative Class and Northern Ireland
As part of NICVA’s series of masterclasses from its Centre for Economic Empowerment project, there was a morning seminar on the topic of the “creative class” (as popularised by Richard Florida) and its applicability to Northern Ireland. The agenda was
The Creative Class and Northern Ireland
As part of NICVA’s series of masterclasses from its Centre for Economic Empowerment project, there was a morning seminar on the topic of the “creative class” (as popularised by Richard Florida) and its applicability to Northern Ireland. The agenda was
