Podcast appearances and mentions of mark durkan

In this month's ARINS podcast, former Deputy First Minister and leader of the SDLP, Mark Durkan discusses his political career with host Rory Montgomery. The conversation focuses on the recent book by Professor Graham Spencer, The SDLP, Politics and Peace: the Mark Durkan interviews which was published in 2024 by Peter Lang. This is episode 43 of a podcast series that provides evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. Host Rory Montgomery MRIA, talks to authors of articles on topics such as cross border health co-operation; the need to regulate social media in referendums, education, cultural affairs and constitutional questions and the imperative for good data and the need to carry out impartial research. ARINS: Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South brings together experts to provide evidence-based research and analysis on the most significant questions of policy and public debate facing the island of Ireland, north and south. The project publishes, facilitates and disseminates research on the challenges and opportunities presented to the island in a post-Brexit context, with the intention of contributing to an informed public discourse. More information can be found at www.arinsproject.com ARINS is a joint project of The Royal Irish Academy, an all-island body, and the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs.

Mark Durkan, MLA for Foyle, on the tragic death of teenager Kian Dawson in a car accident on the Inishowen Penninsula in Donegal.

Welcome to a conversation about The Power of Dialogue in Northern Ireland's Peace Journey. This is a dialogue between Mr. Mark Durkan, who was part of the negotiating team for the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, and the Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Olav Njølstad. The conversation is moderated by Kjersti Fløgstad, Executive Director of the Nobel Peace Center. In 1998, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to John Hume and David Trimble in recognition of their brave leadership in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Northern Ireland. Twenty-five years on from the awarding of the prize in Oslo and twenty-six from the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, we remember the pivotal roles of John Hume and David Trimble in building the Agreement and transforming life on the island of Ireland. Join us to discuss the importance of dialogue in peace-building, the legacy of their determination, and leadership in Northern Ireland's peace journey.

Wolfe Tone's Cordial Union Last week I attended an event in Parliament Buildings at Stormont, hosted by US Special Economic Envoy Joe Kennedy. There was a panel discussion on the impact of the Good Friday Agreement which involved myself, former DUP leader Peter Robinson; former Alliance Assembly Speaker Eileen Bell; Lady Daphne Trimble, President of the Ulster Unionist Party; and former SDLP leader Mark Durkan. First Minister designate Michelle O'Neill, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and UUP leader Doug Beattie were all present. Ceasefires NowNews from the Middle East continues to numb and outrage and anger most people. But we cannot give up. We have a duty to the people of Palestine to stay focussed on the demands to Stop the War - Support Humanitarian Initiatives - Start Peace Talks. The people of Israel and Palestine need the support of the international community. We are part of that community. Let us find ways to get our leaders to uphold international law. End the siege of Gaza. Free Palestine.  PULSEMickey Coleman , his wife Erin and their sons Micheál and Riordan were in An Cultúrlann last week on Belfast's Falls Road to launch Mickey's new book PULSE. Peter Canavan was there also along with mé féin. I never thought I would be on a panel with Peter Canavan - one of my footballing heroes and all Ireland champion with Tyrone. Twice. But there we were telling yarns and sharing songs and funny stories. And a bunch of fine singers from Glassdrummond entertained us and moved everyone with their rendition of The Brantry Boy. 

on 7 April 2023 the Speaker Alex Maskey hosted a special event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. The event saw former politicians sharing their recollections of the negotiations and memories of Good Friday April 1998, including former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Gerry Adams, Billy Hutchinson, Professor Monica McWilliams, Lord Empey and Mark Durkan. The audience also heard contributions via video delivered by the talks Chair, Senator George Mitchell, former Alliance Party Leader Lord Alderdice and Lord Murphy.The celebration also included music performances by children from the Belfast School of Performing Arts and Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Dana Masters.You can watch the ceremony here - https://youtu.be/14fYiky6qSQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carole Walker, sitting in for Matt Chorley, speaks to key figures that drafted the deal including Mark Durkan, assistant to SDLP leader John Hume, and Irish diplomat David Donoghue. Journalist Denis Murray joins the discussion too as he relives what it was like to report on the historic event.Plus Lord Howard and Lord Forsyth discuss Margaret Thatcher's legacy, 10 years after her death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special anniversary episode 25 years on from the agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland, host Ailbhe Rea heads home to Belfast to retell the gripping story of how a historic compromise was reached.Former British PM Tony Blair and former Irish premier Bertie Ahern explain why — and how — they decided to pursue a peace deal when they both came to power in 1997, and recall key moments of drama from inside the negotiating room.David Kerr, right-hand man to the late David Trimble — the UUP leader who would go on to win the Nobel Peace prize for his role in the talks — describes the splits and crises within unionism at the time, while chief SDLP negotiator Mark Durkan, later to become deputy first minister of Northern Ireland, explains how his boss John Hume's thinking infused the entire peace process.Mitchel McLaughlin, spokesperson for Sinn Féin during the negotiations, describes the challenge his party's leadership faced in trying to take the entire republican movement with them. Jonathan Powell, chief of staff to Blair, explains what it was like to face Sinn Fein across the negotiating table. And Monica McWilliams, co-founder of the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, shares her memories of those tense final days and hours inside Castle Buildings.Ailbhe also meets Cathy McCann and Betty Speers, two victims of an IRA bomb in 1990 — Cathy was severely injured and Betty's brother was killed — as they reflect on what the Good Friday Agreement means to them. And Ailbhe ends the episode with Sara Canning, the partner of the late journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed by dissident republicans on the 21st anniversary of the agreement, four years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Durkan has lived in Derry all his life and played a key role during negotiations of the Good Friday Agreement. He is a former leader of the SDLP and former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. As the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches, Mark joined Sean live in the Guildhall in Derry

Mark Durkan has lived in Derry all his life and played a key role during negotiations of the Good Friday Agreement. He is a former leader of the SDLP and former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. As the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches, Mark joined Sean live in the Guildhall in Derry

Alex Kane, political commentator and former advisor to David Trimble, and Mark Durkan, former Deputy First Minister, share their thoughts on the former UUP leader

Simon Coveney said earlier in the week that restoring the Stormont Executive would be made more challenging if the elections there result in a Sinn Féin first minister. Joining Anton on the show to discuss the Northern Ireland Elections this morning was Mark Durkan, former SDLP leader, and deputy first minister and key member of the party's negotiating team of the Good Friday Agreement and Bethany Moore, Pro Choice Activist and Peace Baby. Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show 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'. You will find all Anton Savage Show podcasts here.

Denne episode opsummerer og samler fragmenterne fra den tredje del af udstillingsserien GAMES, der havde titlen ‘Infinite Seats of Power'.   ‘Infinite Seats of Power' så tilbage på vores nutid fra en forestillet fremtid, længe efter pandemien forandrede verden for altid. Fra fremtiden prøvede udstillingen at forstå en tabt æra, hvor sociale interaktioner som fx LARP (live action role-play) var muligt og udbredt. Forskellige arkæologiske fund og rester af fortidens rollespil var samlet i udstillingen, der prøvede at finde hoved og hale i, hvordan fortiden inden pandemien så ud.   Udstillingen var skabt af Mark Durkan og Francis Patrick Brady, der er en del af Union Group, som er et tværnationalt netværk, der udforsker skæringspunkterne mellem kunst og rollespil gennem eksperimentelle sociale praksisser.   Episoden præsenterer et udvalg af fragmenterede samtaler om ‘Infinite Seats of Power'-verdenen og de separate lydværker, der indgik i udstillignen. Episoden rummer bidrag af Nina Runa Essendrop, Una Hamilton Helle, Áron Birtalan, Nadja Lipsyc, Klara Rotvig fra Rollespilsfabrikken og Daniel Würtz Møbjerg fra Wonder Studios.   På www.samtidskunst.dk/isp kan du også finde en PDF af publikationen Limited Hangouts #0, som ledsager udstillingen 'Infinite Seats of Power'. Udgivelsen samler en række forskellige materialer fra udstillingen og fra samarbejdspartnere, der arbejder i grænselandet  mellem LARP, kunst og sociale praksisser. Publikationen Limited Hangouts støttes af Rollespillesfabrikken.   GAMES i Podcast for Samtidskunst er støttet af Statens Kunstfond.

The Northern Ireland Health Minister has warned that lifting Covid-19 restrictions is a gamble and a risk, and won’t be enough to drive down the number of infections. On Thursday Ministers agreed to a one week extension of the current lockdown restrictions which are in place - followed by a phased reopening of the hospitality sector. Former Deputy First Minister and SDLP Leader, Mark Durkan, joined Susan to talk about whether this is the right approach and discuss the renewed talk of a United Ireland approach to tackling Covid-19. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and 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'.

The Eames-Bradley report was the best approach yet to how Northern Ireland should deal with Troubles legacy issues, argues Mark Durkan. The former SDLP leader and deputy first minister was interviewed for the ‘Forward Together’ podcast series immediately before declaring his candidacy for Fine Gael for the Dublin constituency in the European Parliament elections. Mark argues that the proposals tabled for the 2013 talks mediated by US envoy Richard Haass were “not as good as Eames-Bradley”. The challenge is also that “different parties are saying different things at different times”, making solutions more difficult. For example, “some parties... say draw a line under the past... and then in the next breath they're demanding pursuit of certain issues”.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael candidates running for the European Parliament elections in Dublin have discussed a potential vote pact ahead of polls opening in May. On Independent.ie's Floating Voter podcast, Fianna Fáil candidate Barry Andrews says he would be open to a vote pact with former SDLP leader Mark Durkan who is running for Fine Gael. “We'd be open to it if Mark is willing to offer it,” Mr Andrews says. The former minister of State's comments follows Fianna Fáil and the SDLP announcing an all Ireland policy partnership. Mr Durkan did not rule out a vote pact with Mr Andrews but similarly did not say he would open to the offer now that he is running for Fine Gael. Separately, Mr Andrews defends his record as GOAL chief executive and explains why he is going before the electorate again after the hammering he got in the 2011 General Election. Mr Andrews says “a lot has changed” since he left politics and insists he had built up a “bank of experience” after the devastating election for Fianna Fail during the financial crash. Meanwhile, Mr Durkan, who has recently joined Fine Gael, defends his decision to run in the Dublin rather than Northern Ireland now that UK is set to contest the EU elections. The Derry man says he wants to run in Dublin so he can represent citizens across the entire island of Ireland and protect the Good Friday Agreement. He says candidates running in the North may have to contest on a “time limited” and “scope limited” mandate. Mr Durkan also attempts to name the main characters from the hit comedy show The Derry Girls, while Mr Andrews is quizzed on his knowledge of Dublin GAA.

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. With a month to go until the UK withdraws from the European Union, Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return to discuss the possibility that we may not be leaving on schedule after all. Theresa May, whom Gerard met with recently, has been discussing possibly extending the deadline to withdrawal until June, whilst Labour has come out in support of a second referendum. Both discuss this and other news items such as Potential food tariffs, slow economic growth, but high employment and and costs for international banks in moving presence to other capitals. Our guests this month include Mark Durkan who reflects as former long standing MP on the Westminster chaos; Anthony Soares and Emma de Souza considers the impact on the GFA. Paul also fields a question from our listeners regarding the All Ireland Free Travel Scheme and bus companies in the Republic of Ireland not accepting Senior Smart Passes as drivers are unaware of the cross-border 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. 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.

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.