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A new poll suggests that support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, however, the majority remains in favor of remaining part of the United Kingdom. Kevin Meagher, author and commentator and Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.
A new poll suggests that support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, however, the majority remains in favor of remaining part of the United Kingdom. Kevin Meagher, author and commentator and Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.
In preparation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, members of Northern Ireland's governing body have stated that they want to create a new flag for the event.As you can expect, this has sparked debate with some outraged by the proposal.Joining Kieran to discuss the situation is Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter, and Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid-Down.
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Electric Picnic has come and gone from another weekend, but one of the highlights for some would have been the Wolfe Tones playing the main stage yesterday.Was it okay for thousands of fans to chant “oh ah up the ra”? Or do we need to start having a mature conversation around rebel songs?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist, author of 'Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshall Sir Henry Wilson MP' and Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter.
Mark Simpson, BBC News Correspondent; Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter; Rory Montgomery, former Deputy Head of the Dept of Foreign Affairs; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin
DUP founder Wallace Thompson and Ben Lowry face off on the future of the Union
A study shows that the cost of having a United Ireland could amount to at least 20 billion euro a year. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Ben Lowry and also Deputy Editor of the Belfast Newsletter and also Professor John Doyle Vice President for Research in Dublin City University.
Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, Ben Lowry
Ben Lowry, Editor, The Belfast Newsletter and Rory O'Donnell, former UK Brexit negotiator with the EU, now a partner with Penta
We get analysis from Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter newspaper.
Analysis of comments from Peter Robinson from Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter newspaper.
Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter and Deirdre Heenan professor of social policy at the University of Ulster.
Yesterday, Kieran was joined by by Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones and Ben Lowry of the Belfast Newsletter. It was after pro-IRA songs were sung at the Wolfe Tones Feile gig in West Belfast over the weekend. On the 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing, it begs the quesiton is there is any workable route to proper reconciliation, and to move on. Kieran was joined by Joe Brolly of the Free State Podcast to discuss…
Pro-IRA chanting was clearly heard during a Wolfe Tones gig on the closing night of Féile an Phobail. Around 10,000 fans attended the festival finale in the Falls Park in west Belfast last night. Kieran was joined by Wolfe Tones' musician Brian Warfield and the Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, Ben Lowry to discuss...
Lord Paul Bew, Member of the House of Lords; Ben Lowry, Editor-in-chief of the Belfast Newsletter, in conversation with Dan O'Brien, IIEA Chief Economist.
Most people in Britain would be either unbothered or pleased if Northern Ireland left the UK. So found a poll from YouGov published yesterday. Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, told Newstalk Breakfast what he makes of those findings.
Most people in Britain would be either unbothered or pleased if Northern Ireland left the UK. So found a poll from YouGov published yesterday. Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, told Newstalk Breakfast what he makes of those findings.
Lisa O'Carroll, Brexit Correspondent, The Guardian, Professor Jon Tonge- Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool, Ben Lowry, Editor, The Belfast Newsletter, Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance Party MLA for Lagan Valley
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are to meet in London today, with the two expected to announce a deal to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol dispute. With more on this, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Matthew Parris, Columnist with The Times and former Conservative MP, and also Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter.
The British Prime Minister has announced the 'Windsor Framework' - a replacement deal for the Northern Ireland Protocol. The agreement between UK and EU will see changes to the way goods travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast Newsletter and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment joined Kieran to discuss…
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are to meet in London today, with the two expected to announce a deal to resolve the Northern Ireland protocol dispute. With more on this, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Matthew Parris, Columnist with The Times and former Conservative MP, and also Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter.
The DUP says talks on the Northern Ireland protocol have reached a "big moment". British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been holding discussions near Belfast with Stormont parties. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says progress has been made in resolving the outstanding issues Anton Savage was joined by Ben Lowry, Editor of The News Letter to discuss…
As discussions around the Northern Ireland protocol continue in search of resolution, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin have today visited Belfast for conversations with the stakeholders in the North. Emmet Oliver was joined by Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and Ben Lowry, editor of The Newsletter to discuss…
Fergal Keane, RTÉ Reporter; Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones & Ben Lowry, Editor of the News Letter Newspaper
Sinn Féin has intensified its campaign for a border poll with the launch of a 'Commission on the Future of Ireland'. But is a border poll the right decision for the island of Ireland? Sinn Fein MLA for South Antrim and chair of the commission, Declan Kearney & Editor of The Belfast Newsletter, Ben Lowry spoke to Vincent on the show this morning.
Sinn Féin has intensified its campaign for a border poll with the launch of a 'Commission on the Future of Ireland'. But is a border poll the right decision for the island of Ireland? Sinn Fein MLA for South Antrim and chair of the commission, Declan Kearney & Editor of The Belfast Newsletter, Ben Lowry spoke to Vincent on the show this morning.
Patricia O'Lynn, newly-elected Alliance MLA, Neale Richmond, Fine Fael TD for Dublin Rathdown and Ben Lowry, Editor, The Belfast Newsletter
Vice President of the EU Commission, Maros Sefcovic has said British plans to scrap large parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland are “simply unacceptable”. British Prime Minister Boris John is expected to give a speech as soon as Monday on the future of the protocol Hilary Benn, Labour MP and former chair of the UK Parliament's Brexit Select Committee and also Ben Lowry, Editor of The Belfast Newsletter joined Shane this morning with more on this. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Mark Carruthers reflects on the Assembly election with David McCann, Seanín Graham and Ben Lowry. And Jayne McCormack pops in with an update on the post-election positioning.
Ben Lowry, Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco. Recorded on 15/10/21
John Bruton, Former Taoiseach, Patricia MacBride, Political Commentator and Irish News Columnist, Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, The Newsletter, Professor Diarmuid Ferriter, Historian & Author
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the News Letter, discusses Arlene Foster's decision to step down as DUP leader and Northern Ireland First Minister Fiachra Ó Cionnaith has been getting the reaction of LGBTQ+ and pro abortion groups in Northern Ireland.
Mark Carruthers reflects on a difficult week in politics with Brian Rowan, Fionnuala O Connor and Ben Lowry.
"British imperialists did not recognise the Irish as equals" those are words that President Michael D Higgins wrote in the Guardian yesterday. He accused unnamed academic and media organisations of turning a blind eye to the devastating impact of colonialism not just in Ireland but across the world. Joining us to discuss the article is deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, Ben Lowry. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Peter Burke, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Rose Conway Walsh, S.F. TD Mayo, Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, The Newsletter
Thomas Byrne, Minister for European Affairs, Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, Belfast Newsletter, Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein Agriculture Spokesperson
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
This week on Access All Areas with Dermot and Felicity. The main discussion this week is Sports and Disabled People: ABLEize has a directory of sports and recreation websites for disabled people. Activity Alliance works with disabled people to make active lives possible. British Paralympic Association manages Britain's teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. Boccia England is a sport designed for athletes with severe impairments. CP Sport England and Wales promotes sport and physical recreational opportunities for disabled people, especially those with cerebral palsy. Disability Snowsport UK offers opportunities for disabled people to take part in snowsports. Disability Sport Wales offers disability-specific or disability-inclusive sport opportunities. Doing Sport Differently is a guide to exercise and fitness for people living with disability or health conditions. Disability Gymnastics can help you find inclusive gymnastics near you. International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports organises international sporting events for disabled people. Wheelpower organises and supports wheelchair sports at all levels. GAA Wheelchair Hurling a success story. IFA Disability Football aim is to ensure that all disabled people have the opportunity to take part in football activities and are able to fulfil their potential in the area of their choice. Irish Disability Rugby is part of the IRFU Spirit of Rugby programme.. PMAX Fitness will guide you there every step of the way. No bull just maximum effort gets guaranteed results. We also discussed The Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, Ben Lowry, comments on funding for SEN education in Northern Ireland, Auditor warns that £1.3bn cost of services for special needs children is ‘not sustainable'. Belfast News Letter Disabled People are Here and SEN is Sustainable. My Way Access ‘Anger and revulsion' as Irish journalist says special education needs funding is ‘not sustainable'. The Canary. The hysterical response to my tweet shows how Northern Ireland could become ungovernable. Belfast News Letter Dermot and Felicity end the podcast, talking about news from their personal life this week. Ranging from broken lifts to infusions.
UDA say they don't believe loyalists should access the controversial Troubles pension. Stephen got reaction from Prof. Peter Shirlow, News Letter deputy editor Ben Lowry and commentator Phil Kelly.
Ben Lowry, deputy editor of the Belfast News Letter, joins Eamon to discuss the effects of Covid-19 on the North, and the ongoing Brexit confusion. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Lowry, deputy editor of the Belfast News Letter, joins Eamon to discuss the effects of Covid-19 on the North, and the ongoing Brexit confusion. The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.
“We’re good to go” - DUP minister says executive given the green light for Step 1 of lockdown exit plan. Stephen got reaction from News Letter deputy editor Ben Lowry, commentators Malachi O'Doherty and Alex Kane and we took your calls. Also on the podcast, a school principal in NI has raised concerns about the safety of video conferencing services being used in schools here. Justin McCamphill from union NASUWT reacts. And, a couple whose story led to NI Executive relaxing coronavirus wedding restrictions react on Nolan. Co Down man Frankie wants to marry his terminally ill partner Samantha.
DUP Minister Poots wants churches and garden centres reopened in a controlled manner. Sinn Fein say no way. Is it time to show us the science? Molecular epidemiologist Emma Hodcroft, News Letter deputy editor Ben Lowry and journalist Amanda Ferguson discuss.
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter, talks to Eamon. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Northern Ireland will be the only part of the UK where emergency legislation to block terrorists being automatically freed from jail won't apply. UUP MLA Doug Beattie has called on the UK Government to rethink its policy. He spoke to Stephen this morning along with commentator Phil Kelly. Also on the podcast, Secretary of State Julian Smith has been sacked by Boris Johnson in cabinet reshuffle. Is he a big loss to politics in Northern Ireland? Stephen spoke to UUP MLA Doug Beattie, SDLP MP Claire Hanna, News Letter deputy editor Ben Lowry, commentators Jamie Bryson, Alex Kane and Mairia Cahill, and Margaret McGuckin from SAVIA.
Brendan O'Leary Hon. MRIA discusses his latest three volume book 'A Treatise on Northern Ireland' with Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, News Letter . Brendan O'Leary is an Irish, European Union, and US citizen, and since 2003 the Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author, co-author, and co-editor of twenty eight books and collections, and the author or co-author of hundreds of articles or chapters in peer-reviewed journals, university presses, encyclopedia articles, and other forms of publication, including op-eds. His latest production is a three-volume study called A Treatise on Northern Ireland, published by Oxford University Press, which has been positively reviewed in the Dublin Review of Books, the Irish News, and the Irish Times. He recently co-authored a research report, Northern Ireland and the UK's Exit from the EU: What Do People Think? Evidence from Two Investigations: A Survey and a Deliberative Forum (PI: Garry, J., McNicholl, K., O'Leary, B., & Pow, J., Queen's University Belfast, 2018 sponsored by the UK's Economic and Social Research Council), and is currently researching the UK's secession from the EU, and possible models of Irish re-unification. Ben Lowry is a distinguished journalist and political commentator from Northern Ireland. Inter alia he has articulated the view that Northern Ireland's establishment was an essential part of the administration of the island of Ireland. When: Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 19:30 - 21:00 Where: Benburb Priory Library and Museum, Main Street, Benburb, Co Tyrone BT 71 7JZ
LISTEN¦ Last year was one of the safest in recorded history on NI's roads, but could reducing rural limits and introducing more speed cameras in 30MPH zones make them safer still? Frank heard from Ben Lowry and Jamie Delargy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lamentable for Labour, dire for the DUP - where has this election left us, politically? Frank spoke to Ben Lowry, Eamonn Mallie, Amanda Ferguson and Prof Jon Tonge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With a reported budget of $160m, Martin Scorsese returns to the familiar territory of The Mob and organised crime in America in his new Netflix film The Irishman. The three-and-a-half-hour-long drama spans 50 years and reunites Scorsese with Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci for the first time in 24 years, alongside Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino. Briony Hanson has been to see if for Front Row and can tell us whether or not it's vintage Scorsese. Abomination: A DUP Opera, which opens Belfast’s Outburst Queer Arts Festival at the Lyric Theatre this week, is an incendiary composition. For the libretto, composer Conor Mitchell uses verbatim statements about homosexuality made by DUP MPs. Front Row talks to Conor and Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter. The Scena Mundi Theatre Company is marking the 850th anniversary of the murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral with a new production of TS Eliot’s verse drama, Murder In The Cathedral, that tells the story. They will perform it in cathedrals, starting in Southwark and Guildford, with plans to take it all around the country next year. We visited a rehearsal and spoke with director Cecilia Dorland, Jasper Britton, who plays Becket, and the chorus of the women of Canterbury all reflecting on the significance of the story - the clash of strong men, political violence and martyrdom - today. Fireworks: good or bad? We help you to decide. Are they noisy, dangerous, frightening, and a waste of time and money? Or are they egalitarian free beautiful art – gorgeous to look at, taking place in the open, anyone can see them and they’re a communal experience. Presenter: Stig Abell Producer: Oliver Jones
Katie was joined by Pat Deering, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, Declan Breathnach, Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Fein Senator, Patricia MacBride, Political Commentator, Alison O'Connor, Irish Examiner Columnist, Darren McCaffrey, Political Editor for NBC Euronews and Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the News Letter.
Katie was joined by Fergus O'Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, Mick Barry, Solidarity People Before Profit TD for Cork North Central, Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for thejournal.ie, Gerard Howlin, Irish Examiner Columnist and Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter.
Cormac was joined by Darragh O'Brien, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Housing, Planning & Local Government, Roisin Shortall, Co-Leader of the Social Democrats, Richard Boyd Barrett, Solidarity-PBP TD, Kieran O'Donnell, Seanad Spokesperson on Finance, Colette Browne, Irish Independent Columnist and Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast News Letter.
Political commentator Newton Emerson, journalists David McCann and Ben Lowry discuss.
Daithi McKay, Newton Emerson, Ben Lowry, and Harry McGee discuss.
Graduating senior Ben Lowry reflects on his favorite scriptures and his experience of growing up in Plymouth Church. Delivered April 30, 2017.
Karen Ingwersen and Ben Lowry reflect on the Belmont Religious Council's Interfaith Youth Mission Trip to Birmingham, AL. Karen looks back on over 20 years of leading such trips.
This week we spoke with the sound team behind Director Richard Linklater’s American coming-of-age drama BOYHOOD. For this interview I spoke with sound re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor Tom Hammond, sound recordist Ethan Andrus, sound mixer Ben Lowry, and sound recordist Ben Lazard about the technical and creative challenges of following a production which was shot over 12-years.
Six guitarists from various genres meet in a circle and weave an amplified tapestry. Starring Anthony William Herndon, Brey McCoy, Charlie Rauh, Ben Lowry, Brady Sharpe, and Adam Louis.
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