Drumcree: Perhaps Cultural Unionism and Constitutional Unionism have Parted Company.
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The return of Drumcree to our newspapers and political headlines has brought back troubling memories for many people in Northern Ireland. However, in trying to untangle this difficult problem, perhaps we also need to ask ourselves whether we are understanding …
If integrated education must change, what about the rest of the system?
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Jack Russell’s recent article argues that integrated education must abandon the 40/40/20 aspiration and its “essentially Christian” character if it is to survive. His evidence on how young people and parents now identify is compelling, and I agree with much …
Open Sunday – discuss what you like…
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The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Open sunday – politics free zone…
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In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday.
Integrated Education must change to survive
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In the face of recent rejections, the Integrated sector, rather than doubling down on its founders’ ecumenical approach, must now change if it is to meet the demands of an increasingly plural and secular Northern Ireland.
Michael Jackson moonwalking up the Garvaghy Road…
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A few days ago TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell was caught using AI to exaggerate the crowd at a rally in Portadown the other night, when questioned about the photo he claimed it was a joke. TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell …
SDLP deselects MLA Justin McNulty and select Pete Byrne for Assembly election…
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From the BelTel: The SDLP has deselected MLA Justin McNulty with Crossmaglen councillor Pete Byrne, who has been chosen to run in Newry and Armagh in next year’s Assembly election. Mr Byrne won the vote at a selection convention in …
Reconciliation is Needed More than Ever in Northern Ireland. Can New Technology Bring People Together?
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The Northern Ireland Executive is currently consulting on its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, and I would encourage anyone interested in our economic and social future to respond before the consultation closes on 7 October. [Northern Ireland’s Draft Artificial Intelligence …
Drumcree’s Irish-language heritage is a rich resource for us all…
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Peadar Ó Doirnín (1700-1769) was a native of north Louth (Raskeagh townland), just north of Dundalk. Ó Doirnín was an exuberant sort of character. I imagine him to have been as fond of women and drink as his near-contemporary Robert …
Hegseth unveils Office of Religious Affairs for US Military…
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From USA Today: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, in his latest effort to boost the role of religion in military life, announced the establishment of the Office of Religious Affairs during his Sept. 30 “State of the Force” address in Quantico, …