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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It is less than 100 days until the United Kingdom withdraws from the the European Union and the government are still without a deal or direction. Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling in this latest podcast considers the current state of chaos and the episode includes interviews with Dr Katy Hayward, one of Northern Ireland's most knowledgeable Brexit-focused academics, and Professor Kevin O'Rourke of Oxford University, who has written what might be regarded as the most perceptive history of Ireland's economic transformation and is the author of a new book, A Brief History of Brexit. We also interview the new President of Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Brian McGrath, who is also chief executive of Foyle Port, who explains the impact of Brexit on the port's operations. Leading Irish economist David McWilliams, who gave a talk on the Irish economy to a packed meeting in Belfast, rounds off this podcast with his succinct opinion on Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. It has taken almost a year but finally the Holywell Trust Brexit Focus Podcast has obtained an interview with a Politician who voted to Leave during the Referendum in 2016. Not only is he pro-Brexit he is also pro-Irexit. Paul Gosling inteviews Eamonn McCann (People Before Profit)on his standpoint, the failed Lexit movement and what he had expected to happen in the EU Withdrawal Referendum. The 500+ page Withdrawal Agreement Proposal has generated much debate over the past week so Paul and Gerard Deane explain what it all means and how it may impact the Northern Ireland Economy. Furthermore you will hear from John Campbell, Business & Economic Editor for BBC NI regarding the NI economy since the referendum result and Dr. Kurt Huebner, who recently published a report stating that economically the best response to Brexit is a United Ireland. Claire McCann, Human Rights Consortium, following a discussion hosted by the Holywell Trust and the North West Community Network spoke to us about her contribution to Human Rights issues faced by all Irish and British Citizens living in Northern Ireland come March 2019. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Over this past weekend the city of Derry welcomed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who enjoyed a tour of the Walls of Derry and the Siege Museum as well as holding a meeting with Conall McFeely at the Creggan Enterprises office in Ráth Mór Retail and Business Centre (for more on this listen to Brexit Focus Episode 11). Paul Gosling met the Taoiseach there to ask him about the rights of Irish Citizens in Northern Ireland after Brexit, the Taoiseach's vision of how he believes the Border issues will unravel and he was full of praise for the DC&CDC's City Deal proposal. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. This month's Brexit Focus Podcast deals with People's Rights and Paul Gosling spoke with two individuals who are very well positioned to discussed some of the issues expressed during the UK-EU Negotiations. First guest is Brian Gormley, Director of the Committee on Administration of Justice, who has lodged a complaint to the European Ombudsman as they believe rights that had been promised to the Irish Citizens in December 2017 have been reneged. Secondly we hear from Conall McFeely, Chief Executive of Creggan Enterprises and a Civic Nationalist representative who is demanding that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends the rights of the Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland. Looking to buy a home in Donegal but work in Derry? One client of the Foyle Women's Information Network was informed by a Mortgage Broker that she would struggle to obtain a mortgage with her partner for a home in Donegal whilst she worked in Northern Ireland. The client claimed it was due to the impact of Brexit. Catherine Cooke from FWIN explains the situation. Also, Paul and Gerard Deane discuss the previous four weeks in the Brexit negotiations. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Roisin McLaughlin and Gerard Deane return with a new addition of the Holywell Podcast, providing news on the work of the Holywell Trust Diverse City Community Partnership and its partners. In our previous episode back in March, Roisin had just assumed her new role with the North West Community Network. She updates us on her first 7 months in post and discusses the upcoming events the Network will be hosting in the coming week and months. Events such as a Big Lottery Fund's Empowering Young People Funding Information Session", a Funding Presentation for Diversity Groups hosted by the Heritage Lottery Fund and marking International Making Bread for Peace Day (in partnership with Towards Understanding & Healing). Gerard updates the listeners on the launch of the Holywell Trust's New Future Leaders Programme and the application details, news on the future of the Holywell Stew and the Theatre Peace Building Academy, building on the legacy of the Theatre of Witness. Earlier in the month, plans had been unveiled for a £60 million project aimed at transforming Derry's River Foyle into a global visitor attraction. Known as the Foyle River Gardens Project, our guest Eamonn Deane (chairman of the project) explains that it would involve regenerating the entire River Foyle bank north of Derry as far as Culmore Point offering play, relaxation, entertainment and learning. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. As part of the Holywell Trust's Good Relations Week 2018, the Brexit Focus Team hosted a panel discussion titled "Brexit and Community Relations" in the Junction Room of the Holywell Trust Building. Speaking on the panel with Paul and Gerard was Terry Wright, a representative of Civic Unionism; Darren O'Reilly, independent councillor for Derry and Strabane District Council and Maureen Hetherington, Board Member of Community Dialogue. Our panel discuss the findings of the Community Dialogue Report, reasons why citizens did not vote in the EU Withdrawal Referendum and how civic activism can help alleviate the worries of the community during this time of uncertainty. Andrew Adonis, Labour Peer and former Transport Secretary under Tony Blair's Premiership, will be returning to the city on Friday September 28th to deliver a speech on the Irish Border and to meet with local business, civic and youth leaders about their acute concerns. This will be Andrew's second visit in little over a month. On his previous visit he came to the city to promote the People's Vote which he discussed with Paul, exclusively for this Podcast. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. David Lidington, Member of Parliament for the Aylesbury constituency and current Minister for the Cabinet Office is visiting the city and the Holywell Trust. Amongst his roles David Lidington is in charge of the delivery of Brexit and for this special edition of the Brexit Focus Podcast, Paul was exclusively afforded the opportunity to interview the Minister regarding the border, the fiuture of the Peace Programmes and contingency plans for a No-Deal Scenario. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month's edition of the Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Paul Gosling and Gerard Deane, three community based workers; John Peto of the Nerve Centre, Maureen Hetherington of The Junction and Elaine Forde from the Playhouse, have been invited to a round the table discussion on EU Funding. Hear how their organisations will be affected by Brexit, how their organisations are planning for a No-Deal Brexit to counter loss in funding and how they believe the proposed Peace+ fund should entail. Maeve Connelly, a member of Derry Girls Against Borders, speaks in studio about the newly launched group and the online petition that Derry Girls Against Borders will present to governments in London, Dublin and Brussels on behalf of the people of the North West stating that a hard border is not welcome. Paul and Gerard recap the last 4 weeks of Brexit News including the collapse of a proposed aircraft repair and maintence programme at City of Derry Airport and AIB's findings that 49& of Northern Ireland's businesses have cancelled or postponed increased investment due to the risk of No-Deal Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Since our last Podcast Brexit has become more chaotic than ever, elevating fears of a “No Deal Brexit” that is fracturing the Government and the UK. For us in the North West the uncertainty has heightened fears regarding the Border and the impact it may have. We are joined by Jane Morrice, Former Vice President of the European Economic and Social Committee of Northern Ireland and Seamus Leheny of Freight NI to give us an in-depth analysis of what has happened in the negotiations and what is most likely to happen. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. On this month’s Brexit Focus, Independent Unionist MLA Claire Sugden tells Paul Gosling how she has viewed the European Union Exit process to date and how much of an uncertainty it is causing her constituency. Also on the Podcast, Paul speaks with Alliance Party Deputy Leader Stephen Farry on the approach his party is taking as regards Brexit plus Mark Durkan, former SDLP Leader, voices frustrations towards the British Government’s time wasting on answering questions concerning Ireland in the negotiations. The previous 4 weeks have been the most frantic, scary and confusing weeks in the process but never fear, Gerard Deane and Paul break it all down in our Brexit Watch segment. Topics covered include the recent House of Commons “meaningful vote”, value of cross border trade, Jeremy Corbyn’s visit to Derry and the upcoming 28th June EU Summit in Brussels. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return with more news, views and analysis on the pending UK Exit from the European Union and how it may impact the North West of Ireland. Michel Barnier was a recent visitor to the City and met with civic leaders and local businesses as they attempted to re-enforce the case against a hard border. Jennifer McKeever, President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, attended the session in the Guildhall and she will discuss on the Podcast what she learnt from the meeting with the Chief Negotiator on Brexit for the EU, the challenges local businesses are facing & why Northern Ireland needs leadership in the Brexit Process. (8:20) Darach MacDonald recently launched his book "Hard Border" at the Holywell Trust Building earlier this month. Darach explains in his conversation with Paul (and in his book) how the border has impacted on families over the decades, how it splits communities but why he believes the border in the last 10 years has been the best it has ever been. (29:50) At present the hospitality sector is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff whether it is kitchen or cleaning staff. Brendan Duddy speaks of the uphill struggle his group has had in trying to fill roles. (18:21) Also on the Podcast we hear from David McMullan from County Armagh Community Development Group on border Unionist Community Attitudes to Brexit (24:20) and Pauline from Derry Well Women poses the Brexit Question on EHIC's future (37:00).

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. The Holywell Testimony Series returns for the first of its final four episodes. Joining Eamonn Baker on this episodes is Julieann Campbell. Julieann Campbell is a journalist in the city who has worked with families affected by the troubles through her work at the Pat Finuacine Centre, the Bloody Sunday Families and through the Museum and the Unheard Voices Programme. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Continuing on with our final episodes of the Holywell Testimony Series of Podcasts, Eamonn Baker talks to Helen Henderson. Helen is the Managing Director of St. Columb's Park House, who originally grew up in Kilfennan and attended school at Foyle and Londonderry College. In this podcast she discusses her rebellous thoughts against her culture as a teen, attending mass with her catholic friends, her thoughts on marching bands and the challenges and joys of Cross Community Work. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with a new edition of the Holywell Trust Podcast updating you on the work of the Holywell Trust and their partners. Since our last Holywell Podcast Roisin has taken over the role of Co-Ordinator at the North West Community Network. She discusses the work she has been undertaking since taking up the role, why local community groups should get behind the Community Network and upcoming events the NWCN will be hosting in the next few weeks. Eamonn Baker of Towards Understanding and Healing speaks with Gerard about a series of events the organisation will be hosting through the Holywell Trust Building including Darach MacDonald's book launch titled "Hard Border- Walking Through a Century of Irish Partition", The City of Jazz Festival, Good Relations Week events and a lunch time Testimony event featuring Victor Montgomery. Plus there is news regarding the most recent Brexit Focus Podcast and the application process for the next Holywell Stew. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Trust’s Brexit Focus Podcast returns for its 5th episode and this month Gerard, Paul and guests delve into the ramifications Brexit presents less than one year away from the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Last month the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland hosted an event with the grantees of their Brexit Dialogue Fund at the MAC in Belfast. Paul spoke with Andrew McCracken, the CFNI CEO, to outline why the organisation supported groups discussing the Brexit issue. He also met with David Holloway from Community Dialogue whose findings show the double impact of Brexit and the lack of a functioning Northern Ireland Executive plus Emma Campbell and Anna Grindall of the Children’s Law Centre who enlightens us on how children near the border are being affected by Brexit. Patricia McEwen, the Regional Secretary of Unison for Northern Ireland, joins us to promote her call for trade unions to engage in a day of mobilisation at the beginning of May. This month Les Allemby (Chief Commissioner for Human Rights in Northern Ireland), Bernard Ryan (Professor in Migration Law) and Simon Barr (Immigration Lawyer) answers some of your issues and questions on the EHIC Card, the rights of Irish people in the UK post-Brexit and how the Home Office is currently treating individuals who were born in other European Countries. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Podcast’s Brexit Focus returns for its 4th episode and is presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling. The Farming and Food Industry is facing financial hurdles as the withdrawal from the European Union beckons. For farmers, subsidies funded through the Common Agriculture Policy remain in the dark as to whether they will still be entitled to the fund and if so will subsidies see a heavy decrease under new arrangements? Paul chats to William Taylor, Northern Ireland Co-Ordinator for Farmers for Action on the issue. Regarding the food industry Kamel Scarpello, Founder of Scarpello Bakery operating out of Newtoncunningham, discusses the impact of cross border Food production since the EU Referendum such as the fluctuating production pricing between Sterling and Euro and how it is cutting into profits. Gerard and Paul look back at the developments since our last episode in Brexit Watch and Paul answers a listener's question concerning reciprocal cross border Health arrangements. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast, the Holywell Trust Testimony series or Brexit Focus Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Holywell Trust’s Brexit Focus Podcast, presented by Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling, returns this month with news, interviews and discussion. During his visit to the North-West Yanus Varoufakis, former Greek Finance Minister spoke with Paul. He voiced his own experience in dealing with the European Commission and how those experiences may emulate Northern Ireland following the UK’s exit from the EU. We hear from Senator Mark Daly who is chairing a study looking at the impact of Brexit on the Republic of Ireland and what it will mean on the possible reunification of Ireland. Finally Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson expresses her opinions on Irish reunification and negotiating with the British Government. Paul fields questions from members of the Derry Well Woman on our entitlement to use an European Health Insurance Card, Mobile phone Tariffs and if we have to pay visas to enter EU countries post-Brexit. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Father Joe Gormley, originally from Omagh in Co. Tyrone, has served as a priest in the parishes of Shantallow and Ballymagroarty. He has spent the past number of years at St. Mary's Chapel in Creggan where he has witnessed the trauma of the Northern Ireland Conflict to this day. Having grown up in Omagh Father Gormley speaks of how the conflict's impact passed Omagh by until the 1998 bombing and how "Unheard Voices" influenced a healing programme in his parish to help those still dealing with the troubles to this day in Creggan. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In this month's addition of Brexit Focus Paul Gosling meets up with Derry & Strabane District Council Chief Executive John Kelpie and Donegal County Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely to discuss the impact on cross border trade and continued partnership on social and economic issues. Paul and Gerard discuss Brexit related news that has past over the last four weeks and we invite you to submit questions regarding Brexit ahead of our next edition. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED Trevor Deeney in April of 1998 was shot and murdered by members of the INLA as he sat in his car with his wife Hazel. Hazel discusses the trauma of witnessing her husband's death, how his intervention under fire resulted in her survival during the attack plus her economic struggles that followed to keep her family financially secure. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. The first Holywell Testimony of 2018 features Mildred Garfield, a DUP Councillor who in 2001-2002 would become Mayoress of the city. In this testimony podcast Mildred reflects on her time as Mayoress, growing up on the Foyle Road in an inclusive area and her community work within the Caw/Nelson Drive Action Group. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In the first of our Brexit Focus Specials, Holywell Trust's Brexit Expert, Paul Gosling, tries to help us make sense of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. In this episode we discuss some Brexit basics - why the EU was formed in the first place, why certain British Politicians wanted to leave, each stage of the current negotiations and what to expect plus the impact it will have on Ireland and the North West in particular. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Podcast was recorded in St. Augustine's Church in Derry on October 25th as part of a Holywell Trust Tea Time Event. Dr. Martin Stern as a 5 year old living in Holland was arrested with his one year old sister Erica and transported to Westerbork transit camp. From there he was transported to Theresienstadt. Listen to him describe some of his personal memories and the remarkable people he encountered who aided his survival in these camps. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

This Special Podcast is the recording of Holywell Trust's Teatime Event titled "Brexit & Ireland: an Evening with Tony Connelly" held on November 21st. RTE's long-time Brussels correspondent Tony Connelly has been helping the public make sense of the implications of Brexit for Ireland. Now, in Brexit and Ireland, he tells the inside story of the Irish response and explores the many ways in which this political and economic earthquake is likely to play out. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with another news blast regarding the work of the Holywell Trust Diverse City Community Partnership and its partners. The Foyle Women’s Information Network has launched the annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal. Rosie McCann from the organisation joins us to discuss the positive impact the collection has had for local families and charities and how you can assist with its continued success. We will be previewing two Podcast Special that will be released for free download and streaming in the coming week. The first will be available from Thursday 7th December titled “Brexit & Ireland: An Evening with Tony Connelly” and the second special, available on Monday 11th December features Dr. Martin Stern, a holocaust survivor who details his experiences of his time in different concentration camps. Roisin and Gerard will also be discussing three upcoming events; The City Centre Forum Engagement on Good Relations (December 7th), Carols in the Courtyard (December 8th) and their Teatime Event with Key DCSDC Officers on December 13th. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. The Holywell Testimony Series returns with an interview with Donna Smith. Donna is the mother of Andrew Allen who was murdered in Lisfannon, Co. Donegal by individuals linked to the Republican Action Against Drugs, or RAAD on February 9th 2012. In this testimony Donna remembers her son with the "larger than life" personality, whilst discussing how the murder and the years that have passed has impacted her family, herself and how she has found strength in fighting for her deceased son. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. One of the purposes of a Lullaby, or a cradle song, in some societies is to pass down cultural knowledge or tradition. Brendan Brady has taken that purpose as part of the Lullaby Project to break down cultural barriers to learn about diverse languages and practices by performing lullabies from different countries. With the help of his collaborator, Michaela Devine, listen to some of the traditional lullabies you may recognise and some you may not have. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Listen to the inspirational testimony of Ann Walker. Once a member of the IRA she left as she felt the cause she was fighting for was not the future she envisaged. Presently Ann is a key member of the Theatre of Witness Production Workshops which breaks down boundaries built by communities and individuals as a result of the Northern Ireland Conflict. She describes the positive work she has done alongside former British Soldiers, Loyalist paramilitaries, White Supremacists and ISIS members to promote a better future. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

An extract from the new Holywell Podcast on the upcoming Holywell STEW.

Fusion Fest., the social innovation festival, is coming to this city on October 19th and the first of the new Holywell Stew events will cap off the first day of festivities. Connor Doherty, Digital Social Innovator with Techies in Residence, joins Roisin and Gerard about the Festival's events. This programme contains updates on the Resurgence Initiative application process launched on our previous programme, an introduction to our future regular feature on Brexit and upcoming and recently released episodes of the Holywell Testimony Podcast. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Gerry McDaid in his youth was a promising boxing talent from the Bogside in Derry. Before he was about to represent his country at under 19 level an accident in the home cost him a promising boxing career. He tells Eamonn Baker about his personal conflict and recounts stories from his point of view of the conflict in his estate during the early parts of the Northern Ireland Conflict. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with the 5th episode of the Holywell Podcast a news blast of the Holywell Trust and DiverseCity Community Partnership. The Holywell building will host a number of events during Community Relations and Cultural Awareness week from 18th - 22nd September 2017 ranging from the Trust’s Community Relations Photography Exhibition to the Burning Issues Graphic Novel Launch. Roisin and Gerard have all the details on how you can get involved in these daytime/Lunch time events. Information on the events can also be found at www.holywellevents.com The NW Civic Activism project, led up by Roisin, has come to an end and she reflects on the lessons learned from the project - for more see www.fingerpost.ie The Holywell Stew returns for 4 more events from October 19th and a new project, The Resurgence Initiative, is launching to support local people to develop social innovations and social enterprises in the North West. Tune in to hear how you can register for both or visit www.holywellstew.com and www.sites.google.com/view/resurgenceinitiative Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Continuing on with the Testimony Series Eamonn's guest this week is the Archdeacon Robert Miller. Robert talks about the idea of forgiveness whilst reflecting on the Northern Ireland Conflict and how the theme of forgiveness regarding Northern Ireland's most violent period is commonly ignored. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Download and/or Stream the latest Holywell Testimony Podcast with Emma McGinley. Emma is a volunteer at the youth organisation REACH Across and throughout her testimony she describes the role the organisation has played in her life from her teenage years in broadening her life experiences and meeting people from different cultures. She openly discusses the difficulties REACH Across faces in terms of funding, how the lack of funds hampers their work and her views on the current peace process Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Recorded back in March 2017, Eamonn conducted an interview with Liam Campbell, Community Relations Officer at the Playhouse Theatre. During the conversation Liam discusses his opinion on the "Fragile Peace" in Northern Ireland, his viewpoints on the last Assembly Elections and his role within the Playhouse Theatre. Liam also informs us of the "No Place Like Home" Project, a theatrical show developed from the original stories of the young parents and their experiences of homelessness and featured song, satire, drama and a very powerful message about the often overlooked issue of homelessness in this city and beyond. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Extern was officially opened in the city of Derry/Londonderry to influence children, adults and communities affected by social exclusion throughout Ireland. Eamonn's guest on this week's Podcast is Joe Thompson who works for Extern. He gives his viewpoint on the fragile peace we are experiencing in the city, how he holds hope on our ability to sustain that peace and how Extern's work tackling exclusion and preventing young people getting on the treadmill of poverty, unemployment and crime helps continue our city's peace building efforts. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Sean O'Donnell was only a Primary School student the day the Good Friday Agreement was signed. In this Testimony Sean discusses what it was like growing up in Strathfoyle in the transition from the Conflict in Northern Ireland to the Peace Process. Sean speaks highly of attending Oakgrove Integrated School as well as the role a past guest on this Podcast, Eamonn O'Donnell, played in getting him out of experimenting with drugs and directing him towards the work he now fulfils with Extern. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 And you can now listen to the Holywell Trust Podcast and Testimony series on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dee-curran/holywell-podcast Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Growing up on the Victoria Road Jonathan Burgess slept underneath the view of a UVF Scarf, a symbol of his rebellion against the aggression toward the Protestant Community in the City following Bloody Sunday. Jonathan discusses how his attitude changed as he grew up and broadened his horizons whilst studying in Liverpool. As a writer Jonathan has tackled many topics associated with the Northern Ireland Conflict, giving a voice to those whose stories have never been heard before. Stories that can be found in his plays "The Exodus" and "The Pride of the Marching Bands" to name a few. He discusses the impact of his work and how is role within the Playhouse upon his return from England helped him perfect his skills as a Theatre Producer. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. John Porter is an outdoor pursuits instructor who has worked young people across Northern Ireland throughout the country's conflict to the present day. John shares with us his experiences of the Northern Ireland Conflict from his beginnings in Rosemount participating in the riots during the 1981 Hunger Strike and getting involved in outdoor pursuits which was key to John getting off the streets and forming a viable career path. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In 2008 Emmet Shiels, the brother of Maureen Wilkinson, was murdered in Creggan whilst trying to chase away 4 armed men whose objective on this night was to shot an alleged drug dealer in the city. Maureen gives us an insight into the type of kind hearted and quick witted person Emmet was, the events of the night he was killed, the media coverage that followed, the Police investigation, how involving the police was seen by some within the community and how through the medium of Drama she was able to move on with her life. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Gerard Deane and Roisin O'Hagan present a special podcast of the 2nd Holywell Stew event. Four more community based projects pitch to an audience of investors with the aim of collecting a prize fund of over £500 for their cause. Organisations pitching at this event are Arabridge, The Neighbourliness Project, Kinship Care and Emojinet. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holyw…d1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud @user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Presented by Roisin O'Hagan and Gerard Deane, the Holywell Podcast returns with an interview with Eamonn Deane and Ann Kelleher. Ann is the author of the recently launched publication "Pioneering Peace Builder: A History of Holywell Trust". The book takes an in-depth look at the work undertaken, the experiences and learning of the Holywell Trust team over the last 3 decades. You will also hear updates and information on how you can get involved in the next Holywell Stew event, the last of this current run, on June 28th and the Civic Activism Pop Up Cafe which recently passed and the next one on June 29th. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holyw…d1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud @user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. This recording was conducted in the Holywell Trust "The Junction" Room in late 2016 during a Testimony Session. During this session an audience listened to the testimony of Liam McCloskey, a former Republican prisoner at Long Kesh. Liam was the cellmate of Kevin Lynch who died during the Hunger Strike and Liam would follow Kevin into the strike. Liam will tell you how his body shut down during his hunger strike, what convinced him to come off the strike and stepping away from the republican movement to accepting the spirit of God. Liam shares stories of his work after prison and delivering peace and reconciliation seminars. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Eamonn Baker returns with a brand new edition of the Testimony Series and this time his interviewee is Derek Moore. Derek originally hails from The Fountain area of the City. He discusses his transition from the Building Site to the Londonderry Bands Forum, his role within the forum and how the forum impacted on the 2013 and 2014 Fleadh in Derry and Sligo respectively. Derek also discusses representing the Bands Forum at the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis and how he had his eyes opened by the experience. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

The Holywell Trust will be hosting its Second Holywell Stew on Wednesday June 14th. Before you rush off to purchase your tickets for that event Roisin and Gerard present the proceedings from the inaugural event back in May. Listen to the pitches from four community action groups in the city; Pink Ladies Derry, La Dolce Vita, LegoDerry and Extern. We get the viewpoints of some of our investors on the night and a winner will take away the prize of over £500 to kick start their community action project. You can listen to the winner's story on how they prepared for the event and how the money will be used in our Holywell Podcast Episode 3 https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821/holywell-podcast-ep-3 Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

In the new edition of the Holywell Trust Project Roisin and Gerard speak to Donna Logue of the La Dolce Vita Project. Donna and her organisation were the winners of the first Holywell Stew event. Listen to Donna's experience in preparing her pitch, the assistance she received and what winning the Holywell Stew investment means to La Dolce Vita's work in the community. We have updates on upcoming Holywell Trust events such as the next Civic Activism Jury event hosted on June 7th, The Reformed Always to be Reformed Derry Book Launch on June 16th and The Pionering Peace Builder book launch in June 21st. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. The new edition of the Holywell Trust Testimony Series Podcast is out now for free streaming and downloading on Soundcloud and on iTunes/Apple Podcasts https://soundcloud.com/…/holywell-testimony-james-king-eamo… Discover the street theatre of James King & Eamonn O'Donnell, renowned throughout the city for their topical and politically inspired performances on the steps of St Columb's Hall. In their discussion they tell a number of stories such as their performance on Princes Street during the Edinburgh Festival, their spontaneous St. Patrick's Day parade in Derry and why they have been banned from London's South Bank. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holyw…d1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud @user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme.

Roisin O’Hagan and Gerard Deane return with a new edition of the Holywell Trust Podcast. Following the success of the recent Civic Activism event (which you can hear at the following link https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821/civic-activism-special-a-city-with-youth-in-mind) we have an update on the next Civic Jury event coming up at the end of this month. Gerard also gives us an update on the Holywell Stew event on Wednesday 24th May and how the public can get involved in this fantastic initiative. Maureen Hetherington joins us for a chat about the great work The Junction performs in building peace and good relations including the highly successful Ethical and Shared Remembering project. In the coming weeks the organisation will be launching a new publication titled “Reformed Always to be Reformed”, written by Johnston McMaster in the city and Maureen shares details of the book comparing how the impact of past reformations are still present today. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. Our testimony series continues with a conversation with Nigel Hussey. In great humour and honesty Nigel recalls his employ at a local supermarket that was targeted by 10 viable bomb attacks, numerous robberies and one that included a gun being pointed to his head. He also discusses an explosion near the Northern Counties during his time as manager of the establishment as well as Bloody Sunday and the days that followed plus his own conversion to the Catholic Church and how it affected his relationship with his family. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this presentation are solely those of the interviewer/interviewee and do not in any way represent the views of the Holywell Trust, its partners or their funders. In the second of our Testimony Series, Eamonn Baker interviews Caroline Brown. As a teenager Caroline, originally from Rosemount but living in care in Omagh Co. Tyrone, fell in love with a British Soldier called Dave Thomas. In this interview hear Caroline's account of what she describes as the happiest time of her life which turned to heartbreak after she was threatened to end the relationship or risk being shot. Never miss an episode of the Holywell Trust Podcast or the Holywell Trust Testimony series. Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/holywell-podcast/id1229484179?mt=2 Follow us on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-743120821 Please feel free to comment on our iTunes and Soundcloud pages and don’t forget to rate the programme. Thanks for listening and sharing the links.