Religion Media Centre Conversation on Post-Brexit Religious and Political Divide

Earlier this month I took part in a conversation organized by the Religion Media Centre on Northern Ireland’s Post-Brexit Religious and Political Divide.

Moderated by broadcaster William Crawley, the panel included:

  • Dr Eamon Phoenix – political historian and head of
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Féile Discussion: British or Irish or both?: New Post on Slugger O’Toole

I have a new post (6 August) on the Slugger O’Toole blog, Feile Discussion: British or Irish or both? Unionism, Protestantism and the national question

I links to a video of my discussion on the topic with Prof Christine … Read more...

William Scholes in the Irish News: ‘Dealing with the past means Considering Grace’

My latest book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, was reviewed by William Scholes in today’s Irish News.

Scholes explores some of the themes and stories that feature in the book, including the Rev Ian … Read more...

Jonathan Powell on Ending Conflicts – New Post on Slugger O’Toole

I have a new post on the Slugger O’Toole blog: a report on Jonathan Powell in conversation with Richard English on ‘Ending Conflicts,’ at the Mitchell Institute, Queen’s University Belfast, 3 October.Read more...

Fr Gerry Reynolds: Re-Imagining Difference through Prayer? – Watch Live Tomorrow from the Univ of Groningen

I’m excited to be taking part in a conference on ‘Re-Imagining Difference: Being, Thinking and Practicing Beyond Essentialism’ tomorrow at the Centre for Religion, Conflict and the Public Domain (CRCPD) at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. The conference celebrates … Read more...

Religion in Northern Ireland and the Elections: Commentary in ‘Dagen’, Sweden

I was interviewed by the Swedish newspaper ‘Dagen’ (which translates as ‘Day’) on religion and current issues in Northern Ireland, including the recent elections and the Brexit vote. The story was published with the headline, ‘Spänningarna ökar i Nordirland – … Read more...

Report on ‘Let Them Speak’ – New Post on Slugger O’Toole

4cornersboxI have a new post on the Slugger O’Toole blog: ‘We need to encourage young people that this is a place they can build their future: Report on ‘Let them Speak’ from the 4 Corners Festival.Read more...