We’ve just heard that the IRA has made a statement saying that it is willing to shoot the people accused of murdering Bert McCartney. It may demonstrate its serousness to the accused men and (perhaps) its bona fides to the outside world. But what will the outside world make of such a threat? Particularly when it’s the general inability to effect due process that is the main concern of both the family and the larger part of outside opinion.
Interesting BBC article on an upcoming presentation and talk [Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 17 August] by lecturer and broadcaster Stephen Price on the subject of his new book – The Earl Bishop. The 18th Century ”Earl Bishop” was Frederick Augustus Hervey, fourth Earl of Bristol and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry. Hervey was also elected [...] read our review »
Northern Ireland’s peace process has been promoted as an international success story. The Republic’s Department of Foreign Affairs has its Conflict Resolution Unit, which aims to disseminate the ‘lessons’ of the Northern Ireland peace process. And some of the prominent players in our peace process have travelled abroad to other troubled spots to share their [...] read our review »