Posts Tagged: politics
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
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
Review: Government Art Collection at Ulster Museum
The UK Government Art Collection (GAC) is made up of 15,000 works of art that are spread out in British government buildings throughout out the world: “Dating from 1898, the Government Art Collection helps raise the profile of art from
Review: Government Art Collection at Ulster Museum
The UK Government Art Collection (GAC) is made up of 15,000 works of art that are spread out in British government buildings throughout out the world: “Dating from 1898, the Government Art Collection helps raise the profile of art from
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
NICVA Tweet Up 2012
NICVA hosted a Twitter “Tweet Up” for its members, to review various aspects of social media and its relevance for the sector. The Twitter hashtag for the event was #NICVATwtUp The host was UTV’s Marc Mallett (@MarcMallett_UTV), an informal, sofa
NICVA Tweet Up 2012
NICVA hosted a Twitter “Tweet Up” for its members, to review various aspects of social media and its relevance for the sector. The Twitter hashtag for the event was #NICVATwtUp The host was UTV’s Marc Mallett (@MarcMallett_UTV), an informal, sofa
100th Anniversary Titanic Commemoration Service
When I arrived in Belfast in 1994, one matter that struck me as peculiar was the near neglected Titanic Memorial statue on the east lawn of Belfast City Hall. The situation became blasphemous when the Big Wheel was erected practically
100th Anniversary Titanic Commemoration Service
When I arrived in Belfast in 1994, one matter that struck me as peculiar was the near neglected Titanic Memorial statue on the east lawn of Belfast City Hall. The situation became blasphemous when the Big Wheel was erected practically
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.
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
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
Get your bigot gear for tots
Today’s Sunday Life reveals how you can purchase Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) t-shirts and other accessories at the popular merchandise website Cafepress.com, where anyone can design an entire line of gear with simple uploading of images. The article quotes Lagan
Get your bigot gear for tots
Today’s Sunday Life reveals how you can purchase Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) t-shirts and other accessories at the popular merchandise website Cafepress.com, where anyone can design an entire line of gear with simple uploading of images. The article quotes Lagan
Interactive remembrance of Iraq & Afghanistan casualties
While reading an article about the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq — and in particular its city of Kirkuk — a participating member of the Forum for Cities in Transition, one of my work projects — I came across
Interactive remembrance of Iraq & Afghanistan casualties
While reading an article about the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq — and in particular its city of Kirkuk — a participating member of the Forum for Cities in Transition, one of my work projects — I came across
