Podcasts about north belfast

The New Lodge apartment blocks, located in a catholic area of North Belfast, had a tragic number of deaths during the troubles. The apartment block, with its residents, form the setting for a new feature documentary film out today. ‘The Flats' features reenactments of memories of residents from the memories that ended up shaping their lives. One of those residents, Jolene Burns took time out of her holidays to speak to Pat.

Did you know that at Carlisle Circus in North Belfast sits a former church building which is on a World Monuments watch list that once featured other iconic sites such as the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal? Well, it's true. Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church serves as a sober reminder of the Belfast's architectural legacy and its troubled past. Designed in the Gothic Revival style by noted architect WH Lynn and completed in 1875, the church was home to one of the largest Methodist congregations in Belfast. The sandstone and limestone exterior of the building was renovated in 1966, but the church ceased to be used as a place of worship by 1980, a consequence of the declining congregation and its location at a major interface between Catholic and Protestant populations.At the heart of one of the most troubled parts of Belfast, the congregation shrank rapidly during the late 1960s and 1970s. The church trustees sold the adjacent Church Halls in the late 1970s and finally closed the church in the 1980s.Since then, Carlisle Memorial has been subject to both renovation and rejuvenation from Belfast Buildings Trust and I was delighted when they reached out to me with the idea of creating an episode together for the Historical Belfast Podcast. The Trust introduced me to Emily Brando from Germany who has been carrying out extensive research on the history of the church, and I began by asking her to explain how exactly she came to be involved in researching a church building in Belfast…So, having heard from Emily about the remarkable backstory of Carlisle Memorial Church I decided to pay the building a visit for myself to find out what's going on there at present, but also what the future holds for the site. I was met there by Cara Jones who is the Project and Engagement Officer for the Belfast Buildings Trust and I began by asking her to give me sense of the baron years at Carlisle Memorial since the 1980s… Send us a textSupport the show

A 14-year-old boy vanishes without a trace. His body is found in a storm drain six days later. But the mystery only deepens.In our latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries, we delve into the perplexing case of Noah Donoghue. His disappearance and death in Belfast in 2020 left a community reeling and a mother desperately searching for answers.Nules talks about key evidence, including scattered belongings and mysterious CCTV footage, while highlighting the family's frustrations with the police investigation. The episode also covers recent developments, such as the use of AI in reviewing footage and allegations of police surveillance, as the case continues to evolve and raise questions about transparency and justice.  Join me over on Patreon for extra perks https://www.patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesEarly access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases I've covered, and much more as we build our own community. Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/irelandcrimesandmysteries/ Follow on Threads:https://www.threads.net/@irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow on X:https://twitter.com/IrelandCrimes Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandisehttps://tinyurl.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteriesSell your own merchandise with TeePublic. Follow the link belowhttp://tee.pub/lic/ckHmUfmILSkFellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link belowIf you are a podcaster, I highly recommend this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast.https://www.podpage.com/?via=nules

Patsy McKenna is a veteran trainer from Ardoyne in North Belfast. Patsy first started coaching at Sacred Heart ABC in the late 70's and was an integral part of the clubs success during the 1980-1990's. The club would produce multiple Irish champions throughout those years including the Magee's, Corbett's and more. It was Patsy's relationship with the youngest Magee brother, Eamonn that would bring huge success in the amateur ranks. Eamonn Magee would claim 10 Irish titles including 2 senior championships with Patsy in his corner every step of the way. A World Junior silver medal and countless other multi-nations medals would be added over the years. Patsy chats about their unique relationship and tells stories of their journey, which wasn't always smooth sailing. Patsy is still coaching at Ardoyne Holy Cross Boxing Club into his 80's and it is clear that he still has that passion for the sport. Listen to his story today.

Cliftonville legend Joe Gormley, Glentoran boss Declan Devine and Portadown skipper Gary Thompson join Michael on this week's show. The Reds won at Windsor and are getting ready for a North Belfast derby on Friday night, the Ports are hoping to build on a big scalp last weekend and the Glens meanwhile are preparing to face Larne at the Oval. The trio share their thoughts on the league season so far and weigh in on the debate around the current standard of the Irish League after some questions were raised following Larne's heavy defeat to Shamrock Rovers.

Noah Donohue, a 14-year-old student at St. Malachy's College in Belfast, went missing on June 21, 2020, while cycling to meet friends. Despite being well-prepared with his belongings, including a laptop for an academic project, Noah mysteriously disappeared after being last seen on CCTV in the North Belfast area. His body was tragically discovered six days later in a storm drain. The circumstances of his death, involving lost clothing, missing items, and suspicious sightings, raised questions about the investigation by the PSNI and the handling of key evidence. His family continues to seek answers and justice.Ossuary 6 - Air Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Contact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

Rob Millington, ex-british army trooper, spent 6 months in Belfast during the final decade of the conflict that gripped the lives of anyone in the 6 counties.Rob talks to us almost getting caught in an IRA b*mb which was set up to blow up security forces responding to sh*oting, the impact that first seeing dead bodies had on him and aftermath of the 1993 Shankill Road b*mbing.Rob shares his story about meeting Johnny Adair while on patrol and his attempts to extract information from British soldiers as well as the surprising reaction that Rob and his men would get while meeting high-level republican paramilitaries in the street. 00:00 Responding to a sh*oting in North Belfast and almost getting caught in b*mb blast 17:50 Getting to NI 34:45 1993 Shankill Road B*mbing 41:30 Meeting JOHNNY ADAIR 53:05 See Dead Bodies For The First Time 1:01:00 Shooting During Tour ? 1:04:25 Leaving NICLIP OF ROB : https://youtu.be/WbcVovb4Kgc?si=cQ9EEqdHSesxJf02(Q&A coming soon so please drop any questions in the comments or email me at thegoodlistenerpodcast@gmail.com )PLEASE HELP OUT THE SHOW IF YOU CAN SPARE IT.. THANK YOUhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/goodlistenerpodcast

As Glentoran ready themselves for their 3rd match is 6 days we chat to forward Jordan Jenkins, who opened his account for the season at the weekend. Cliftonville's Conor Pepper helps us preview the North Belfast derby, with both clubs coming into the game with 100% records. Plus Saturday marks the start of a new PIL season and for Oxford Sunnyside it is their first time competing in the NIFL pyramid. Irish League stalwart Peter McCann, who is a player/coach at Knockramer Park, joins us for a chat.

UFF and UDA flags erected outside a new social housing development in north Belfast. A woman fighting for her disabled daughters rights to be looked after appropriately in a care home finally gets the result she was entitled to all along and the BBC has once again revealed its annual list of the corporation's highest earning talent.

Dog attacks policewoman in North Belfast viral video, tension builds as Northern Ireland prepares to head to the polls tomorrow, trainline closure begins between Belfast and Lisburn and the weather shows no signs of getting better anytime soon. Meanwhile, Türkiye survive by the skin of their teeth against a determined Austria in the European Championships. Mark Simpson is in the hot seat for this exciting episode.

Ruadhan Farrell is the current BUI Celtic Super-Bantamweight champion. He talks about growing up in North Belfast and his journey into boxing. Ruadhan talks about his amateur career and how it came about that he turned professional in 2022. He has boxed in Estonia, Spain and had domestic matchups against Colm Murphy, Gerard Hughes and Conor Kerr in such a short space of time. He is now about to have a rematch with Gerard Hughes on a big stage at the SSE Arena in August after their controversial draw last year. He talks about his mindset going into this rematch and his ambitions for the future. Ruadhan is a young man that speaks from the heart and is someone who clearly believes in himself.

Caoimhe Morgan was a 30-year-old mother of four. She was brutally murdered by her partner in her North Belfast home whilst two of her children were present at the property. Taylor McIlvenna has been found guilty of her murder but could be out in just 17 years despite having a lengthy criminal record. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Kurtis Reid, who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen O'Neill is currently undefeated in 13 professional contests. He had a relatively short amateur career contesting 18 fights in total. Owen talks about the highs of his short amateur career, representing Antrim in various countries and the lows of losing close finals and failing to win an amateur title. He turned professional in 2019 under the radar and soon racked up early wins in front of his big fan base. He would then win his first boxing title in 2022 after a fight of the year contender and knockout of the year against Owen Duffy to claim the BUI Celtic title. Since then he has continued to win, but has had difficult times outside of the ring. Owen talks about losing his beloved Granny last year and how this loss impacted him when missing weight for his Irish title fight against Declan Geraghty. After this disappointment, he is now rebuilding under new trainer, Dan Anderson and manager, Padraig McCrory. The North Belfast man also talks about his love for Cliftonville football club as well as stories about sparring Chris Eubank Jr and much more.

Nuala McAllister, Alliance Party Member and MLA for North Belfast, reacts to the news that power-sharing is set to return to Northern Ireland.

Often called "Europe's Alcatraz", Crumlin Road Gaol (also known as HM Prison Belfast) sits upon ten acres of ground in North Belfast. It was opened in 1846, making it the only Victorian era prison to currently exist in Northern Ireland. The first 106 inmates from the old prison in Carrickfergus walked into Crumlin's gates in 1846, shackled in chains. Men, women and children were imprisoned here - including the Ulster Suffragettes. The jail was functional until 1996, when the Governor of Belfast closed the heavy gates for the final time. It lay derelict until renovations in the 2010s, opening as a tourist attraction in 2012. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the gaol is said to be incredibly haunted. There are sights of old prison wardens and children, as well as disembodied voices. Objects are also said to move by themselves. The gaol holds the original hanging gallows and noose. We did our very first paranormal investigation there - and captured some creepy shit. Listen if you dare! Resources:https://web.archive.org/web/20080609015238/http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?art_id=147https://www.crumlinroadgaol.com/visitor-experience/history-of-the-crumlin-road-gaol/#:~:text=The%20Crumlin%20Road%20Gaol%20dates,visitor%20attraction%20and%20conference%20centre.https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/crumlin-road-gaol-experience/https://visitbelfast.com/partners/crumlin-road-gaol/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In the wake of the Good Friday Agreement, the redevelopment of the former Girdwood Army Barracks in North Belfast was hailed as a ‘symbol of hope' for Northern Ireland. It was a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. Instead of adhering to the tenets of the Agreement, sectarianism dominated the regeneration agenda. Throughout the process, politicians, community groups and paramilitaries wrangled over the site's future, and territorial contest won out over housing need. After eleven years of negotiation and £11.7 million, the EU-funded Girdwood Community Hub opened its doors to the public in 2016, but its impact has been underwhelming. The Hub's redevelopment is a microcosm of the peace process itself, and the ways in which post-Agreement politics have failed to deliver a ‘shared future' for the people of Northern Ireland, twenty-five years on. Elizabeth DeYoung's book Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland' (Liverpool UP, 2023) provides a lively account of Girdwood's redevelopment and a wry critique of the fractious political context around it. Through flânerie and encounter, the author brings us across peace walls, into community meetings and behind the scenes of decision-making in Northern Ireland. Girdwood's story also sheds light on how power, politics and territory intersect in divided cities globally. Aidan Beatty teaches in the history department at Carnegie Mellon University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[True Crime Case UPDATE 2023] There has been a huge release that has made this mysterious case, ever more confusing.Noah Donohoe, was an Intelligent young man (14yo), he was dedicated to his education and he had a bright future.Fresh out of lockdown (from the pandemic) Noah set off to meet some friends at Cave Hill, North Belfast, Ireland. However Noah Donohoe never got that far... The police were quite quick to announce that there was no foul play involved in Noahs Death... but are they telling the truth?Fiona Donohoe, has been campaigning for justice ever since. It seems like the biggest question is, Are the PSNI utterly useless or are they covering something up?--------FIRST VIDEO - https://youtu.be/zqYPIUlu02k--------------DISCLAIMERThis is a real, True Crime Case it's important that if you share or comment you do so with the appropriate sensitivity. --If you like my content please subscribe. - Click here - https://youtube.com/allimsayingis?sub_confirmation=1 All I'm Saying Is, is now in lots of places, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and wherever you listen to your podcasts. For a full list please visit my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsallimsaying ........The reason my True Crime cases go into such detail is because i take them seriously.I see myself as an "Investigative journalist", although I don't like the term when referring to myself, it does very much explain what i do.However I only ever use Information and Images that are already in the public domain.I try my best at all times to be respectful and unbiased. With only good intentions.If you are close to a Case/Crime that i cover and you want me to remove it from my youtube/Podcast. That being a close relative. Then feel free to contact me at millvape49@gmail.com . However please be aware, I am not obligated to do so.................---Sources.#JusticeForNoahDonohoe #TrueCrimeuk #UKtruecrimecaseSupport the show

Today, I'll be chatting with Michael Barry. Born and raised in North Belfast, Michael has been in Toronto for over three decades. Michael is the co-founder of the Toronto Irish Film Festival, an event which takes place at the beginning of March each year and has become consolidated in the film festival calendar in a city which is famous for its film festivals. He now manages the successful website, irishfilmtv.com which is an unbelievable resource for Irish film and tv news. Michael discusses these endeavors in our chat and he also explains why he left Belfast for Toronto and how being Irish has shaped his life here in Canada.There are a number of acronyms we use throughout our chat and I'll share them with you now in case you are not familiar with them. TIFF stands for Toronto International Film Festival, the world-famous festival which takes place in Toronto in September each year. TIRFF stands for Toronto Irish Film Festival which was co-founded by our guest today, Michael Barry. 

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat live from our OB at Titanic Belfast this morning was Alison Morris Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specializing in politics and security, Sorcha Eastwood, Alliance MLA for Lagan Valley, and John Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast.

How does a North Belfast man become a yo-yo champion in his teens, overcome two mini strokes and is now a well known stand-up comedian in Northern Ireland.In this episode, 42 year old Terry McHugh joins our host Richard Moore and shares his incredible and unique story through humour.

John Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast, gives his reaction to the outcome of EU/UK negotiations.

Michael heads to North Belfast for an exclusive hour-long interview with Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter.

Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney reports as Minister Simon Coveney returns to the North Belfast community centre he was dramatically evacuated from earlier this year due to a security alert.

Conor Gallagher is the North Belfast-born founder of AllotMe: an online platform that connects empty outdoor space with would-be vegetable growers, often described as the Airbnb for gardens. He gave up his career as an architect to work on AllotMe, in response to increasing demand for allotment spaces across the UK and Ireland during multiple lockdowns in the summer of 2020 In today's episode, we chat about: Working for street corner fruit vendors in NYC The joy of growing your own vegetables Getting into the start-up world And the highs/lows he's experienced along the way Check it out // https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/conor-gallagher-allotme //

The Women of Antrim.Congratulations to Antrim Ladies All Ireland Football Champions 2022 and Antrim's All Ireland Camogie Champions. Na mná abú. The Women of Armagh. Last Friday, there was standing room only in The Felons as Richard McAuley and I were joined by former Armagh POWs Síle Darragh, Máire Cush and Martina Anderson for the launch of a new book, The Armagh Women during Prisoners' Day. The Armagh Women – The Story of Protests in Armagh Women's prison -is a tribute as well as a history of republican women resisting oppression. The book begins with the construction of the prison in the 18th century. It outlines the imprisonment of republican women there in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Regrettably there is not a huge amount of information covering that period.Now for Féile 35! Féile an Phobail was a triumph. I want to thank and congratulate the organising committee and the hundreds of activists who made it all possible by their hard work. Féile just doesn't happen. It takes a huge amount of planning throughout the year. The result was 10 days during which a hundred thousand people attended scores of debates, discussions, 28 art exhibitions, music and sporting events, book launches and much more. Over 350 events with 90 percent free. Noah Donohoe's family deserve answersOn Saturday several thousand people turned out at Belfast City Hall in a demonstration of solidarity and support for the family of Noah Donohoe. The 14 year old was found in a storm drain in North Belfast in June 2020 after being missing for six days.

Noah Donohoe, was an Intelligent young man (14yo), he was dedicated to his education and he had a bright future.Fresh out of lockdown (from the pandemic) Noah set off to meet some friends at Cave Hill, North Belfast, Ireland. However Noah Donohoe never got that far... The police were quite quick to announce that there was no foul play involved in Noahs Death... but are they telling the truth?Fiona Donohoe, has been campaigning for justice ever since. It seems like the biggest question is, Are the PSNI utterly useless or are they covering something up?--------------DISCLAIMERThis is a real, Involving real people, so it's important that if you share or comment you do so with the appropriate sensitivity. ------------------ USEFUL LINKSTBCMost of the source links can be found at the bottom of the description.----------------- If you like my content please subscribe. - Click here - https://youtube.com/allimsayingis?sub_confirmation=1 All I'm Saying Is, is now in lots of places, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and wherever you listen to your podcasts. For a full list please visit my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsallimsaying ------ CHAPTERSIntro - 00:00Disclaimers - 00:25Pretext about NI & the time -  01:41About Noah Donohoe : 03:01Timeline : 05:22#Truecrime #coldcase #murdermystery

By sharing his passion for the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers, maverick headmaster Kevin McArevey has made a profound difference to the pupils at Holy Cross Boys Primary School in North Belfast.  The documentary Young Plato is screening as part of the DocEdge Festival with its first screening at The Capitol Cinema in Auckland on Sunday 19 June.

John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast, on the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election.

Nichola Mallon, SDLP candidate for North Belfast, on the Northern Ireland Assembly election.

Who reaches the Irish Cup final? North Belfast rivals face a derby clash for a place in the showpiece and joining Michael to unpick the significance of this fixture are two club legends in Ryan Catney and Richard Clarke. Plus what of the other semi-final? Journalist Gareth McCullough brings us the latest.

Amanda Ferguson, freelance journalist

This is the first Shift Control podcast of 2022 - also available on YouTube, featuring Gregory Bradley from BLK BOX, the Belfast based fitness equipment manufacturer. Celebrating 10 years in business, the company has grown into a genuine market leader and is considered to be one of the exemplar Irish manufacturing companies. In the week that the podcast was recorded they had just finished an install for Manchester United and whilst they work alongside many of the global sporting brands in GAA, Rugby, soccer and myriad other sports, they are fast becoming the provider of choice for individuals, gyms and amateur sports teams. Gregory talks about how the company transitioned into an e-commerce business at the beginning of the pandemic and how they work towards delivering the very highest standards of customer service. As the business as grown they have moved premises and at their North Belfast facility, they have taken much of the production process internally, giving them much greater control one how they run their business. Gregory talks about the importance of culture within BLK BOX and mentions the 'non-negotiables,' the expected behaviours of the staff and the current recruitment and retention challenges they face along with the rest of the manufacturing sector in the North. He demands very high standards from himself and posits the notion that he does not ask anything from his staff that he would not expect from himself. Greg was on the SHIFT CONTROL podcast 6 years ago and it is interesting to watch his personal development as well as the development and growth of his business. I genuinely hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much I enjoyed recording it. Hard to explain how hard it was for me to record and then publish this podcast - operating very much outside the comfort zone but I think that Greg's contribution is immense and has made all the anxiety worth while. I hope you enjoy. NOTES FROM THE EPISODE: BLK BOX Website, www.blkboxfitness.com Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/blkboxfitness/ Recommended by Gregory: Dan Sullivan, https://www.strategiccoach.com/ Recommended by Paul: The 5 Dysfunctions of a team, Paul Lencioni

The world of education has been increasingly in the spotlight, with all that the last couple of years has brought compounding and exacerbating existing challenges. Education is also part of PCI's DNA – through the role of transferor governors and boards of management alongside the people in our pews who serve as school leaders, teachers, classroom assistants, support staff and other roles.   In this podcast Dr Andy Brown (2nd Broughshane PC and Convener PCI's State Education Committee), Colin Berry (The Mall PC, Armagh and Principal Markethill High School) and Ruth Dalzell (2nd Comber PC and SUNI E3 worker for North Belfast & Newtownabbey) talk to Karen Jardine (PCI Public Affairs Officer) about why local church engagement with schools matters, and how it can be done.  

The Game is UpThe singular message emerging from the conflicting voices within political unionism at this time is their opposition to the election of a Sinn Féin First Minister. Whatever other differences there may be between the different strands of unionism on other issues like how to oppose the protocol, on this they are united. Maura McCroryMaura McCrory died last week and I attended her funeral. It was uplifting to see so many of Maura's friends from across the decades gathered in her honour and in respect and solidarity with her clann. I'm sure Maura's family took comfort from that. While she has been ill for the last few years in the 1970's and 1980's Maura was hugely well known as a defender of the political prisoners.Black MountainI published a new book last August. It's called Black Mountain and Other Stories. Because of the pandemic I was not able to do many readings or signings. Last August I wasn't at all worried. I will do it at Christmas I thought. But of course that didn't happen either. But now as restrictions are easing my day has come. Black Mountain will soon be available at a venue near you. So watch out for local details if you live in Strabane, South Armagh, Downpatrick, Hilltown, Ballymacnab or North Belfast expect to see me soon. Or if you can't wait why not get a copy on line? Try https://www.sinnfeinbookshop.com/ and An Fhuiseog at 55 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 4PD https://www.facebook.com/AnFhuiseog/

L'After Galaxy vous emmène en Irlande du Nord, à la découverte du North Belfast Derby opposant le Clinftonville FC au Crusaders FC. Yohann Lacroix (ancien-gardien de but des Crusaders), Guillaume Keke (ex-joueur de Clinftonville) et Sébastien Berlier (spécialiste du foot irlandais et créateur du compte Twitter @Footballirlande). Quelle est l'histoire de ces deux clubs ? Celle de leur rivalité : deux entités prises dans les « Troubles », période de violences qui a bouleversé l'Irlande du Nord pendant des décennies, au siècle dernier. Que vaut le football nord-irlandais ? Comment se dessine son championnat ?

It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by Crime Correspondent with the Irish Daily Star, Michael O'Toole and I convinced him to do most of it while we were recording. Mick explains how growing up in North Belfast the impact that the Bloody Sunday atrocity had on him and the community he comes from. We then took had a deep-dive into court reporting, social media, the advice he gives young journalists, Ireland's defamation laws and the fear of getting sued, some of the most difficult cases he has covered and how public commentary can derail cases. I really think people will get a lot out of this podcast and maybe we can all take 10 seconds to think before we hit tweet. I know it's a lesson I needed. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by Crime Correspondent with the Irish Daily Star, Michael O'Toole and I convinced him to do most of it while we were recording. Mick explains how growing up in North Belfast the impact that the Bloody Sunday atrocity had on him and the community he comes from. We then took had a deep-dive into court reporting, social media, the advice he gives young journalists, Ireland's defamation laws and the fear of getting sued, some of the most difficult cases he has covered and how public commentary can derail cases. I really think people will get a lot out of this podcast and maybe we can all take 10 seconds to think before we hit tweet. I know it's a lesson I needed. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

This week we start a new mini series as we prepare ourselves to move into our new home in North...

This week's special guest is Larne defender Albert Watson. Albert reflects on last week's 3-2 win over Glentoran at the Oval and lays out Larne's title ambitions this season. We also look ahead to this Saturday's Irish Cup first round ties and next Tuesday's Co Antrim Shield final between Larne and Linfield. The lads also dissect Tuesday's North Belfast derby and assess the impact of Rory Hale's injury for the Reds. We also search for positives with Portadown and ask whether striker Lee Bonis is worth a reported £100,000 price tag. And we have our regular charity bet courtesy of BetMcLean.

In our final episode of 2021 we round up our series on the 40th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strikes. Today we are joined by Bik McFarlane. Born in 1951 in North Belfast, Bik joined the blanket protests in 1981 and during the strikes became OC of the provisional prisoners. In 1983 Bik was part of the operation which saw 38 prisoners escape from Long Kesh.

This week's special guest is Cliftonville defender Jamie Harney. Jamie joins Gareth Fullerton, Barry Johnston and Gerard Lyttle in the virtual studio to chat all things Irish League. We look back on the Reds' comeback win over Bangor in the Co Antrim Shield on Tuesday night and reflect on the North Belfast club's season so far. We also discuss Saturday's controversy surrounding Glentoran goalkeeper Aaron McCarey.

Should the bus route travel along the Antrim Road or the Shore Road?

John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast reacts to the news that a murder investigation has been launched in Ardoyne following the death of a child.

“The PSNI have said there would be disorder if they helped”

On the 4th episode of our 'From Partition to Unity' series, Sinéad Ennis MLA chats to former MLA & speaker of the Assembly, Mitchel McLaughlin & current MLA for North Belfast, Carál Ni Chuilín about the historic & ongoing efforts to end partition, from armed campaigns through to the Good Friday Agreement & current preparations for a referendum.

Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph; and John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast, react to the coroner findings that all of the ten people who were shot and killed in Ballymurphy in west Belfast almost 50 years ago were "entirely innocent" and that their deaths were unjustified.

John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane and Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast, says the British government does not want any accountability for their actions in Ireland.

This is the Between The Lines podcast and this time we will not be hearing about people and events in North Belfast. We hear a fascinating talk given as part of the Imagine Belfast festival. This year the 7th Imagine! Belfast festival of ideas. But this time – because of the circumstances we find ourselves in – it was an online only event. In the festival we are encouraged to discusses the big issues of our times including new ideas on politics, culture, and activism. The team who put it together – led by Peter O’Neill – aim to bring a unique way of imagining the future of this great city. One of the speakers this year was Roman Krznaric. His talk is "ROMAN KRZNARIC: CAN WE REDESIGN DEMOCRACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS?" He is a public philosopher who writes about the power of ideas to change society. His new book is The Good Ancestor: How To Think Long Term in a Short-Term World. He wants us to think about the ways we can redesign democracy for the benefit of both current and future generations. In the book and in this talk, he explores the citizen assembly movements in Japan, pioneering legal struggles for intergenerational justice, and the appointment of ‘guardians of the future’. Here at Between the Lines podcast we think Roman has something important to say about how we can work together to design our future. So, we are grateful to him and Imagine Belfast for allowing us to record the event and include it in this series. Roman presented a number of slides during the presentation. You can see the most important ones at his website. The talk was given on a Zoom link from his home and the audience were able to post some questions in the message box. Some of those questions are included in this recording. Peter O’Neill to introduces the talk. You can find a link to Roman’s website here  where you can find out more about the ideas behind The Good Ancestor and other ideas. Once again, thanks to him and Peter O’Neill at Imagine Belfast for your co-operation. The podcast is supported by the Community Relations Council and funded through the Executive Office.

Episode Notes Ben and Craig talk to Ruth Dalzell, Scripture Union NI's E3 Schools' Worker for North Belfast and Newtownabbey and member of Second Comber Presbyterian Church in the Down Presbytery. Follow us on Twitter @PCIcast. Follow Ben @benspreston, follow Craig @rookieminister, follow our guest Ruth Dalzell @RuthDalzell5817 and Scripture Union NI @SUNIinfo.

John Dickinson is the recently-retired minister of Carnmoney Presbyterian Church in Newtownabbey – a congregation he served for nineteen years. Previously John served in churches in various parts of Northern Ireland, including Seaview, in North Belfast. In our conversation John talks openly about the recent loss of his wife, Christine, just a few weeks after a … Continue reading The Leadership Journey Podcast: John Dickinson →

Today Dermot was joined by Minister for Infrastructure and SDLP deputy leader Nichola Mallon MLA for North Belfast. In a shorter episode discussing votes at 16, Brexit and mandatory coalition. Have you got something to say? Contact us Twitter: www.twitter.com/youthvoiceni Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthvoice_ni Or read our blog www.youthvoiceni.com Like, Subscribe and share

This week's special guest is new Cliftonville signing Rory Hale. Rory joins Gareth, Gerard and Darren in the virtual studio to discuss the past week's events in the Danske Bank Premiership. They chat about the two-week circuit-breaker in the league, and last Saturday's North Belfast derby which saw Hale score against former club Crusaders. The 25-year-old midfielder also reflects on his time with Aston Villa and playing alongside the likes of Jack Grealish and Adam Traore. We also have some fans' questions and another Charity Bet.

Noel McKee was a firefighter in North Belfast for 32 years before training as a counsellor and launching his own practice in 2004.     Since then he has logged over 6,500 supervised counselling hours of one-to-one therapy and has become a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.     His company East Antrim Counselling serves the Northern Trust, local Health centres and actively engages within the community through talks in schools, public lectures, and charity events.     In today’s episode we talk about: What being a firefighter taught Noel about trauma and loss The role generational trauma plays in Northern Ireland How we can take care of our own mental health And the greatest insights he’s discovered along the way   Check it out.   // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Noel (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/east-antrim-counselling-noel-mckee   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt 

During this episode, Shaun McCambridge, Stellar's Managing Director, sits down with Warren Crowther, General Manager of JF Hull Holdings. We delve into how Warren has built a successful Civil Engineering career and gain an insight into JF Hull Holdings, a business that he now leads as General Manager.  Warren's Highlights1:15 Warren's journey to becoming a Civil Engineer3:11 JF Hull the company 6:05 The team & culture7:50 Leaders of JF Hull10:00 Warren's own career and strategies14:30 Career transitioning17:00 Vision moving forward19:15 Warren's personal drivers21:20 Future of civil engineering24:20 Warren's downtime26:20 Elevator pitch of JF Hull Warren's journey to becoming a Civil Engineer From a very early age, Warren wanted to become an engineer and went on to complete a Civil Engineering degree. However, it wasn't until building a bridge in Cape York 3 years after university that it all came together. During this project he had the responsibility of leading a high performing team where he saw it come to life and was able to leave something behind; it was a game changing moment for him. JF Hull the company Started in 1977 started by John Hull; from his own home and the workshop in the garage. He was. Always focussed on looking after people and engineering excellence was a driver for him. These really were the values that the business derived from. Ever since John started the business there was a focus on integrity and our commitment to customers and partners. The key is that we always put focus on the long-term view, not the short-term; reality is that there is still a commercial element but our approach is long-term; where it is best to take a hit short team rather than damage the partnerships down the track; by doing this, in time you do get a competitive advantage in the market but you must continually come back to it. The team & cultureWe have many longstanding team members with some 10,20,30+ years of service.Over the years people have really enjoyed the leadership of John Hull, Founder & Chairman and Bruce Graham, Executive Director; they have built a lot of staff loyalty. The leaders of JF HullTogether, both John Hull and Graham have been the driving force behind the business.As highlighted previously, John focussed on people relationships and engineering solutions; Bruce in contrast is the key person on how to run an efficient and competitive contracting business; different but similar in how they are both very strategic and take risks.  Together with two younger long-term employees and myself in the executive board team. Warren's own career and strategiesWarren has always had senior people within and outside the civil engineering field that he has been inspired by; those who maintained their integrity, principles and character; people who had the reputation that his “handshake is as good as a contract” and that is few and far between in the competitive civil engineering sector.Career transitioningAfter working at a Tier One company for 15 years on big projects with high profiles, he realised that even though there were great leaders within the company, he wasn't the same as them. What I perceived as my strengths; others saw it as a weakness. After 1 year at JF Hull, Warren appreciates being trusted by clients and partners; that the trust is there in the market already. He also enjoys the concentration of highly skilled people as well as working with systems and processes that is based on the KISS principle and that there is a real laser focus on finding the smartest engineering solutions.Vision moving forwardConsolidate the place that the business has in the market already, which is to be the leading structural specialist in Queensland. Many people ask Warren if the plan is to grow the business; to this, Warren answers yes and no. If the opportunity is there, then yes but if it isn't then definitely not; he doesn't want to be caught in the race to the bottom.Warren's personal driversHis motivation completing an MBA was to differentiate himself from his peers that he was competing against for promotions. Ultimately, he doesn't feel like it accelerated him but he did learn a lot from the studies; for him, when he compared to what he learnt on the job it was probably minor. He is a firm believer that what you get out of an MBA is what you put in and he most probably didn't put enough in with competing family and work priorities.Future of Civil EngineeringIn the short-term situation with COVID, where many people faced economic and health impacts, the reality is that Governments' during a recession highlight the civil engineering sector as a winner with announcements of projects and initiatives; so there is a very bright and exciting future. In the long-term there will always be a need for engineering even with emerging technologies such as AI. Apart from the continuing need, the sector itself is embracing diversity, and technology; enabling it to move with the times. Warren's downtimeWarren loves road and mountain biking as well as reading. Best book at the moment is Milkman by Anna Burns; Set in North Belfast, a book with resilience, family and enabled him to reflect on how well we have it now. Elevator pitch of JF Hull The business takes practical common sense with specialised tech know how that produces the magical dust; this brings us as business the opportunity for us to work on the most exciting projects with the best partners and clients in Queensland.Our reason for being is looking after people; and this enables us to provide great career opportunities in an exciting environment. 

John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane and Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast, talks to Cormac about the inquiry into the murder of his father.

John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane and Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast, talks to Cormac about the inquiry into the murder of his father.

Dennis Coppel is an 85-year-old former RVH Surgeon and the current President of the Belfast Jewish Community.     Some of his early memories include growing up in North Belfast, exploring Cave Hill and seeing the Antrim Road on fire after the WW2 bombings.      After juggling Hebrew School in the evenings with his ‘full-time’ education as a boy, Dennis later went on to become a surgeon.     This career led him all around the world, including a stint in Israel and later Texas where he was trained in the hospital JFK was taken after his assassination.     These experiences proved critical during The Troubles when Dennis and his team were responsible for responding to the many explosive, gunshot and burn wounds that came through their ICU doors during those dark days.     In this episode we talk about: The things Dennis has learned in his 85-years What it was like growing up in a tight-knit Jewish community The importance of loving your work And the greatest challenges/successes he’s faced along the way   Check it out.    // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Dennis (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/dennis-coppel-northern-ireland   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt 

As part of our documentary on Otto Jaffe and the history of the Jewish Community in Northern Ireland, we paid a visit to the Belfast Hebrew Congregation on the Somerton Road.   The North Belfast synagogue is the third synagogue built in Belfast, the first one being built by Daniel Jaffe on Great Victoria Street and the second by his son Otto Jaffe on Annesley Street near Carlisle Circus.   While there, we were given a tour by Michael Black: the current chairman of the Northern Irish Jewish community and someone with a lot of knowledge about the history of the building.   We had such a great time with Michael and were so interested in what he had to share that we've decided to release our full rough-cut with you so that you can enjoy a virtual tour of one of Belfast's best-kept secrets.   Enjoy!  

Mary Kennedy meets former president and author Mary McAleese. “Mary McAleese - President of Ireland from 1997 to 2011, the first person from Northern Ireland to hold that role. She is a barrister and academic lawyer qualified in both civil law and Catholic Church canon law. She was the first female Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Queen’s University Belfast and is currently Professor of Children, Religion and Law at the University of Glasgow. She is Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin where she held her first academic post as Reid Professor. She was born into a Catholic family in North Belfast’s Ardoyne in 1951. Northern Ireland, to quote David Trimble its one time Ulster Unionist First Minister, was then “a cold house for Catholics”. The eldest of nine children, Mary’s family experienced first-hand the political and sectarian violence which dragged on for decades destroying lives, relationships and hopes. Her response to the challenge of such a bitterly divided society was to become deeply involved in promoting anti-sectarianism, reconciliation and inter-religious dialogue. She was co-author of a seminal report on the Churches’ response to sectarianism which was jointly commissioned by the Catholic Church and the Irish Council of Churches (which represents the main Protestant Churches). The theme of her Presidency was Building Bridges and throughout her fourteen years in office she worked to heal the fractured politico/sectarian relationships on the island of Ireland and between Ireland and Britain. Her ambition was to replace a culture of deep distrust with one of good neighbourliness especially extending the hand of friendship to the hard to reach Loyalist communities. In 2011 she invited and hosted HM Queen Elizabeth II on the first state visit to the Irish Republic by a British monarch. After leaving office in 2011 she spent the following three years living in Rome and studying at the Pontifical Gregorian University where she obtained a licentiate and doctorate in canon law. In 2019 she was awarded the Alfons Auer Award in Ethics of the Catholic Faculty of Theology at the University of Tubingen. In 2020 she received the Woman of Courage Award of UNANIMA International at a ceremony in the United Nations HQ, New York.”

Fr Timothy Barlett is Parish Priest of St Mary's, Chapel Lane, the oldest Church in the City in Belfast. In this episode Fr Tim chats with Frs Damian, Dominic and Conor about growing up in North Belfast during the Troubles, his vocation and his involvement in peace and reconciliation.

On the podcast today with Eamonn Holmes, Belfast's Holyland residents COVID-19 fears as students ready to return for new semester. Why are students back in university digs? Is it safe or would they be better learning from home? Also on the podcast, North Belfast - it's a place Eamonn loves and where he grew up. But why does the area have one of the highest rates of suicide in Europe? And, is 2020 the year of the great staycation? Eamonn sets out to find the hidden gems in our home towns and cities.

We spend the hour with activist and blogger from North Belfast, Fra Hughes.

I talk comedy and lock down in the middle of nowhere with North Belfast comic and long suffering retail warrior Terry McHugh. Check out his facebook page Terry McHugh comedy for some free one man shows and give me a wee follow sure, he's good people. Also good look finding his house if you ever need him.

Tony Carson is an entrepreneur and investor from Belfast, Northern Ireland.   He's one of those guys who not only has a fascinating career, but also a remarkable personal story.   Growing up in the New Lodge area of North Belfast, Tony watched his father — the late, great comedian Frank Carson — rise to fame and success.   This meant that from a young age, Tony had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glance of how the hospitality business works — and the chance to roll his sleeves up and work!   Later in life, he has gone on to start, manage and own a whole range of his own businesses before turning to the world of investment.   In today's episode we talk about: Tony's early memories The art of negotiation How to balance creativity with business And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way   This conversation was done in collaboration with Ormeau Baths as part of their Founder Fireside Mini-Series and is a fascinating listen.   Check it out!   //   To see a photo of Tony please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/tony-carson-entrepreneur   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt     

Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin reflects on swapping the North West for North Belfast and discusses everything from youth development and Europe to taking on the best on the touchline. He also looks back on defying the odds at Institute, winning the Championship with only one home game all season.

Ben and Craig talk to Rev. Dave Clawson (minister of West Kirk Presbyterian Church in the presbytery of North Belfast) and Rev. Jonathan Boyd (minister of Hydepark and Lylehill Presbyterian Churches in the presbytery of Templepatrick) about life and faith in their churches now that we're unable to gather for worship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Follow us on Twitter @PCIcast. Follow Ben @benspreston, follow Craig @rookieminister and follow our guests Rev. Dave Clawson @dudabides and Rev. Jonny Boyd @jonny_boyd.

I chat with writer, freelance journalist and all round lovely North Belfast person Amanda about the glamour of journalism as your own boss and not making social plans incase a big story comes up. A great chat over a pint from the Sunflower bar in Belfast.

Episode 8 finds us in conversation with the team from our North Belfast office. The team talk about the origins of the office and the early days of implementing restorative justice in the community, through to the strengthening of the team and working in schools, and the wider surrounding community. The team here are a real success story in regard to how to implement restorative practices and build on that to have a lasting impact. Check it out and let us know what you think. If you want to email us about future esisodes you can contact us via podcast@alternativesrj.co.uk. Make sure you follow us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. www.alternativesrj.org

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin has said he found Provisional IRA members who inflicted violence during The Troubles to be among the most committed to the Peace Process. During a wide-ranging interview on Independent.ie's Floating Voter podcast, Mr Ó Broin also discussed watching a local Sinn Féin activist being shot by a loyalist terrorist. He also revealed death threats were made against him by loyalist paramilitaries while he was serving on Belfast City Council. “I count myself as exceptionally lucky because my experience of that kind of violence was very, very limited,” Mr Ó Broin said. He said most of those involved in the violence were “regular people” who ended up taking decisions that people who did not live in Belfast at that time would find “really difficult to understand”. “Those who were most committed to peace were those who were most negatively affected by it,” he said. “Those who have lost loved ones throughout the course of the conflict, those people who inflicted violence and those people who were involved at some level.” He said he was opposed to all violence. However, he does not believe there is “any value” in commenting on whether the terrorist activities of the Provisional IRA were justified. “I have always taken the view that's a conversation that at this point in time I don't think has any value honestly,” he said. “All I ask people to do is not to change how they view Sinn Féin or current members of Sinn Féin who were formerly in the IRA or formerly political prisoners on their past because people are going to take their own view on all of that but equally we have to judge people on the work they do in terms of ensuring their past can never be repeated and that's a difficult space,” he added. Mr Ó Broin said he worked with people on Belfast City Council whose children were murdered or their families members were shot dead for being members of Sinn Féin. “For three years of my life I had two loyalist paramilitary death threats against me,” he said. He also witnessed first hand pipe bomb attacks. “You would have been either at, witnessed or called to scenes of pipe bombings in your constituency at various stages,” he said. He also detailed calling an ambulance for a Sinn Féin activist who was shot by loyalist terrorist during a stand off in North Belfast. “A UDA gunman from another vantage point started shooting at us and one of the guys who was out on the streets with us, who was putting his own life at risk trying to calm a situation down and physically keep the peace, was shot in the leg and found beside us and we had to call the ambulance.”

Following a string of suicides in recent weeks in north Belfast, a number of prominent local figures have called on the Health Minister to declare a public health emergency. Frank spoke to Seanin Graham from the Irish News See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Tueday morning's show Postman Ger got in touch. He received a parcel which had an address to be delivered to a Baby Lily in Corbally, however the address on the package is wrong.There was a Christmas Card with the package that reads ‘To Baby Lily from Auntie Anne in Belfast'.This postman wanted to know if anyone out there knows someone who has a baby called Lily in Corbally and a relative in the North Belfast that this package could be forGer joined Joe on the show on Tuesday morning to make his appeal for help.On Wednesday morning's show we got quite the surprise, Baby Lily had been found and had quite a lovely email for everyone at Live 95.Listen to the podcast to hear all about our Live 95 Christmas Miracle and how we found Baby Lily.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A third home in a social housing development in north Belfast has been the target of sectarian vandalism before the tenant had even moved into the property. Frank spoke to Brendan Hughes from the Irish News and local SDLP councillor Paul McCusker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Writer Dawn Watson talks about mapping the places 'where [poetry and prose] meet, where they connect', and reads 'The Seaview Hundred and Fifty-Two' (Still Worlds Turning), a story set in the early 1980s about a North Belfast pupil with OCD and how they confront one of the era’s many bogeymen. Music by Ruby Colley. Edited by Stephen Sexton.

Designer & maker Nicola Gates of Olla Nua - who is based in North Belfast, Northern Ireland, specialises in woven textiles and features as our guest in this fourth episode from our first series of Making Conversations Podcast.

This episode was originally released as part of Season 1. Due to some technical issues with our upload this week I thought it would be agood idea to give this "oldie but goodie" some additional love...it's in the name afterall!

It doesn't mean that if you're a billionaire, you're a leecher. Our minds were fed with the idea that money is evil, but it isn't. Money is the by-product of success, and it could benefit not just you, but the other individuals as well. In this episode of The Speed Mentor Podcast, Gavan discusses how you can achieve wealth for you and for others. In this way, it becomes more fulfilling and satisfying to know that you're contributing value to others. For example, Gavan's most wanted desire is to help North Belfast as a whole grow and prosper. There's no harm in aiming for financial success. Discover more today when you tune in. KEY TAKEAWAYS What's the tipping point for the millionaire mindset? Time becomes more valuable than money. “Develop your own self, your net worth, your contacts, your knowledge, your expertise, your experience, etc. at such a level that no one will ask you about your hourly rate.” Who and where should I add value? It makes a big difference if this becomes your top priority instead of thinking about how you will be paid in return. Gavan is really determined to put North Belfast on the map in terms of its economic status. He also wants to create wealth for himself and for the people around him. BEST MOMENTS “Money is not intentionally evil. Money is not intentionally good. It's just an inanimate object.” “It's the pursuit of adding value that is the truest path in achieving wealth.” “Let's make technological advancement part of the next history of North Belfast!” ABOUT THE HOST Welcome to the Speed Mentor Podcast. Do you want success and abundance in your life?! Do you want to hear how to achieve it? Then you've come to the right place where the world's only Speed Mentor, Gavan Wall will mainline you with micro bite-sized chunks of inspiration fused with knowledge, built into a daily routine to help you deliver success. After walking away, a decade ago from his gilded life as a leading Barrister and property investor, Gavan Wall started his entrepreneurial career in inauspicious circumstances as he lost everything in the property crash. But he refused to give up, re-building a financial fortress from scratch, until now he leads multiple successful multi-million £ companies across FMCG, Franchise, Tech, Property and Mentoring. He's the Speed Mentor and serial entrepreneur, who shares with you all the breadcrumbs of success and just as importantly the failures. If you listen, you can avoid the potholes and learn to conquer your fear and live a life of success and abundance just like him. But be warned, his message can be stark and will not be for those seeking shortcuts. If you're wanting to be told that the law of attraction will deliver success wrapped in a bow to your front door, then this Podcast isn't for you, as that's never going to happen! It's time to own your own sh#t, never blame others and take the massive action to create the attraction. The opportunities and whitespace are everywhere. Gavan will help you get outside your comfort zone, connect with others, shed the scarcity mindset, set gorilla goals and achieve so much more. If you want to make your ideas soar…then talk to the Wall! CONTACT METHOD Gavan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavan-wall-b828a56b/ Gavan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavanwall Gavan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavanwall Speed Mentor Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedMentor Subscribe to Gavan Wall's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyfsl7Au5_tM7gKA_vuitw Gavan Wall Official Website: gavanwall.com Email him at success@gavanwall.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trust should be at the heart of every mentorship and partnership. This what we'll all get from when we listen to Gavan today in The Speed Mentor Podcast share how James Magee turned from a mentee to a JV. James Magee and Gavan Wall are about to launch the first VR gaming centre in Belfast, VR City X. They've come a long way, taking note that years before, James was just a mentee, who'd come talk about his business plans, to Gavan. Know how Gavan saw James Magee improved as an individual and as an entrepreneur when you tune in! KEY TAKEAWAYS When James Magee first confided to Gavan, Gavan saw that James' business plans were not in line with his goals. Gavan gave an outright NO and lay out the problems on James' plans. It's absolutely commendable that you want to build a social enterprise. But it can be difficult to make the business cash flow positive and make it profitable. Prioritise getting funds in, then giving back shall follow. “Income seldom exceeds personal development.” – Jim Rohn Gavan suggested two areas in which James can explore: technology or energy efficiency. So, after nine months or so of their meeting, James came back to Gavan and told him about his business project, a VR gaming centre. Not only did James followed Gavan's advice but he also came back more confident and more driven. Gavan was absolutely amazed at how James improved. He also helped him rewrite his business plan. From then on, Gavan has noticed the continuous improvement of James. Gavan was open and frank with James from the very start, and it's surprising that James continues to show up. People wouldn't like being told, but James saw it as a motivation to learn more. BEST MOMENTS “Get the funds in the business before you can start giving back significantly from a position of strength.” “You don't go challenge it to its core to make sure it's the right thing to do.” “I was happy to be helping an ambitious entrepreneur from North Belfast – this is a part of my giving back.” VALUABLE RESOURCES VR City X Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill GavanWall.com ABOUT THE HOST Welcome to the Speed Mentor Podcast. Do you want success and abundance in your life?! Do you want to hear how to achieve it? Then you've come to the right place where the world's only Speed Mentor, Gavan Wall will mainline you with micro bite-sized chunks of inspiration fused with knowledge, built into a daily routine to help you deliver success. After walking away, a decade ago from his gilded life as a leading Barrister and property investor, Gavan Wall started his entrepreneurial career in inauspicious circumstances as he lost everything in the property crash. But he refused to give up, re-building a financial fortress from scratch, until now he leads multiple successful multi-million £ companies across FMCG, Franchise, Tech, Property and Mentoring. He's the Speed Mentor and serial entrepreneur, who shares with you all the breadcrumbs of success and just as importantly the failures. If you listen, you can avoid the potholes and learn to conquer your fear and live a life of success and abundance just like him. But be warned, his message can be stark and will not be for those seeking shortcuts. If you're wanting to be told that the law of attraction will deliver success wrapped in a bow to your front door, then this Podcast isn't for you, as that's never going to happen! It's time to own your own sh#t, never blame others and take the massive action to create the attraction. The opportunities and whitespace are everywhere. Gavan will help you get outside your comfort zone, connect with others, shed the scarcity mindset, set gorilla goals and achieve so much more. If you want to make your ideas soar…then talk to the Wall! CONTACT METHOD Gavan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavan-wall-b828a56b/ Gavan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavanwall Gavan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavanwall Speed Mentor Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeedMentor Subscribe to Gavan Wall's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZyfsl7Au5_tM7gKA_vuitw Gavan Wall Official Website: gavanwall.com Email him at success@gavanwall.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the third episode of Between the Lines podcast, Gordie Walker. The Impact of Universal Credit Margaret Duffy from Newington Housing talks about the problems of Universal Credit and its effect on residents. Work and Pensions Secretary, Amber Rudd recently said that there was a direct link between the increased use of food banks and  problems with the  roll out the Universal Credit benefits scheme.  As you’ll recall from our first episode, we spoke with Newington Housing Association.  During this discussion, Conor was told by Margaret Duffy about how seriously this affected some of their tenants in the mouth of Christmas – and some of the lengths they had to go to assist single mothers and others in much need of their help. Conor Maskey met Margaret, Antony and Martin from Newington Housing. Youth Hubs We follow up with youth workers from North Belfast who have just returned from a study visit of Manchester and Liverpool looking at the development of youth hubs. At the start of January, 14 youth workers from North Belfast travelled to Manchester and Liverpool to look at youth work practice, buildings and services including super centres in Manchester and Liverpool. Gordie Walker met up with them in Artillery youth club to find out what they made of it. Super Sundays Ray Griffin from Duncairn Arts talks to us about Super Sundays and how Arts, Music and creativity are helping to create a shared safe space for North Belfast. Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts in North Belfast is on the lower Antrim Road and once a fully functioning place of worship. The church has seen its share of good times and bad times and when the congregation numbers slipped, The Rev Bill Shaw and his committee came up with a new vision for the church building. The building is now home to some community orgs and has a thriving programme of arts and cultural events. Gordie spoke to Ray Griffin the Arts and Events Manager about Super Sundays. Music from Conor Caldwell Music this time comes from Conor Caldwell renowned composer and traditional fiddle player. North Belfast native, Conor Caldwell is a composer, fiddle player and researcher of Irish Traditional Music.  Conor took the small number of steps around the corner from his Rosemount Gardens home to the Between The Lines Studio to chat with us about his love for North Belfast and some of our city’s interesting, historical and significant inks to traditional music.  We were delighted that he brought his fiddle along too and gave us a taste of one of his own compositions.    Credits The production team were Leanne Marshall, Conor Maskey Cairan Shannon, Davy Sims and Gordie Walker.   The music is Our Big Adventure by Scott Homes --- from the FreeMusicArchvive.com

This is the second episode of the between the lines podcast with Gordie Walker. The response to episode one has been very positive, and we are delighted with the number of downloads and the listening figures. People have been listening from all over Ireland, UK, the USA and even China. Massive thanks from me and the whole team here at Between the Lines and a shout-out to our listeners in Shenyang. The Docker Poet In this episode we are talking to John Campbell local historian, former dock worker poet and writer.  John grew up in North Belfast in and around York Street and Shore Road. John worked as a docker when times were hard and poverty was rampant. John now reflects on those days through his writings and verse and I was delighted to host him here at Intercomm and share his reflections from those times More about John in this Belfast Telegraph article His publisher Lagan Press Life with and without walls Segregation barriers collectively referred to as ‘Peace Walls’ have blighted the landscape of North Belfast for almost 50 years. Many of these structures that were erected primarily to protect people and property, have now become redundant. Kate Clark, Gerry O’Reilly and others have been working with local residents in the Duncairn area for a number of years to get them to a point where they are ready to contemplate barrier removal or transformation. Kate and Gerry discuss the changes to two of these structures – the complete removal of one in North Queen Street and the physical transformation of another on Duncairn Gardens. Imagine Peace Walls Project Conor Maskey from Intercomm talks to Sarah Lorimer, Coordinator of the Imagine Peace Walls Project, about the research she has carried out around the history of just some of the barriers that separate people in the North of the City. More info from International Fund for Ireland’s website ” New anthology tells the personal experiences of interface residents” Shock Treatment Davy Treatment songwriter musician and performer. Davy  has played with the Peace Frog and others but now performs with his reworked version of Shock Treatment.  Davy has been in and around the Northern Ireland music scene for decades and we ask him along to the studio for a chat and a song Davy is the  second visitor to the BLTcast studio and he brought his guitar. There’s more about Shock Treatment on their Facebook Page andDavy’s Facebook page is here.

Welcome to the first episode of the Between The Lines podcast with Gordie Walker. The team have been out and about collecting stories that we believe are interesting and help showcase some of the work that is going on in the north of the city and further afield In This Episode Newington Housing Association formed in 1975. It manages nearly 700 homes in mainly Interface areas in North Belfast. As times have changed so too has Newington, broadening its role from simply meeting immediate housing needs, to meeting wider community needs and taking brave steps towards transforming and regenerating communities and resolving interface issues. Anthony Kerr from Newington Housing reflects on their work in reducing and confronting anti-social behaviour (ASB) and looks at how social and economic pressures are affecting their tenants. Shared History – Dr Eamon Phoenix As part of Intercomm’s Shared History programme Dr Eamon Phoenix invited 25 people from Ardoyne and Woodvale to talk about Belfast history. Among the places they visited were Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church and, were Gordie caught up with them, at Queens University. The legacy of The Walls Ciarán Shannon from Duncairn Community Partnership (DCP) takes with time Leanne Marshall to reflect on his life experiences before during and following the conflict. Joby Fox There’s music from Joby Fox, writer, musician, and performer. Joby has played with the Bank Robbers going on to perform with Bap Kennedy in Energy Orchard and pen the song Belfast. He was signed to EMI and was based in London always pushing the limits and sticking up for his home town. His new album is about to be released and the song I Love you will be available on 14th February Joby is the first visitor to the BLTcast studio and he brought his guitar. Credits The production team were Leanne Marshall, Conor Maskey, Cairan Shannon,  Gordie Walker and Davy Sims. If you want a story covered drop me an email to gordie@btlcast.com or podcast@btlcast.com The music is Our Big Adventure by Scott Homes — from the FreeMusicArchvive.com

In this final episode of Season 1, we explore a lesser known chapter in the tumultuous history of housing in Belfast. Marianne Elliott, a retired professor of history, walks us through the place she grew up. The estate in North Belfast where Marianne's family lived was built as part of a radical experiment in social housing. Its successes and its failures hold important lessons for a city still struggling with how to build a shared future. Marianne Elliott's "Hearthlands - A Memoir of the White City housing estate in Belfast" was published by Blackstaff Press in 2017.  We have a special announcement - we will be recording a LIVE episode on 21st October 2018 at SARC in Belfast! We hope you can join us. Listen to the end of the episode for details.

A successful criminal defence barrister for many years, Gavan is now a serial entrepreneur owning a stream of SPAR and Subway stores across North Belfast. In a remarkably candid interview, Gavan talks about the only defendant ever to truly scare him, paying protection money and dealing with employees who steal. What he has to say about how to walk into the house every evening, even after a long hard day at work, is advice every parent should follow.

Gavan Wall is the founder of The Wall Group, a company that owns a series of Spars, Subways and a YoggieBerrie in North Belfast. But he's probably most well known for his charisma, speed-mentoring and being the Northern Irish King of LinkedIn. In this episode, we get to chat about all thing from The Greatest Showman why Gavan kicked booze out his life for good and why he didn't go to the hairdressers for 7 years...   This Episode Was Commissioned By The Knowledge Network Hosted By Fleet Financial   Knowledge Network, a series of mini-conferences featuring the most interesting and influential business people in Northern Ireland. Gavan Wall first spoke at the Knowledge Network where he told his story publicly for the first time. The kind folks at KN asked us to follow up with Gavan to dive deeper into his story and follow up on some of the points he made in his speech. // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Gavan (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/gavan-wall-king-linkedin-wall-group   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt 

In this episode, Mark, who is partially sighted, leads us on a route from his house in North Belfast into the city centre. On the way, he shows us the challenges he faces, the skills he's learned to lead his life, and we look at the impact of design - good and bad - on people who have a disability. This is the first of two episodes of The Infinite City where we meet people whose experience, and consideration, of space is influenced by disability, and think about what truly inclusive urban design might be like. The Infinite City is produced by Rebekah McCabe and Conor McCafferty for PLACE, with assistance from Maria Postanogova and Stuart Gray. Music for this episode was composed by Conor McCafferty. The podcast is supported by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Arts and Business Northern Ireland. Thanks to the RNIB for their assistance with this episode.

Philip De Courcy is the senior pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California, and speaker on the daily radio program, Know The Truth. Philip was born in Belfast, Ireland, to Christian parents who instilled in him a love for the Lord, Jesus Christ.  At sixteen years of age, Philip trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Growing up in a neighborhood where civil tension was commonplace, many of Philip's friends became involved in acts of terrorism.  As a result, Philip decided to serve as a part-time reserve police officer in the Royal Ulster Constabulary in North Belfast.  Although some of his comrades were injured and even killed during that six-year period, Philip was unharmed.  To this day, he believes God used this faith-building season to prepare him for pastoral ministry.  After receiving pastoral training, Philip spent six years shepherding the congregation of Carr Baptist Church in Lisburn, a suburb of Belfast. Then, in 1994, Philip relocated his family to The United States, serving in churches in southern California and central Ohio. In 2007 Philip began his current ministry as senior pastor at Kindred Community Church.  The daily radio broadcast, Know The Truth, was launched in March 2010, on three local radio stations in southern California.  The program features Philip's expository Bible teaching and is hosted by broadcast veteran, Wayne Shepherd. He and his wife, June have three grown daughters and one son-in law.   For the full show notes, visit theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/philip   Time-Markers:   4:30 - What It Means to Be a “Professional Talker” 6:15 - Philip's Typical Morning Routine 7:30 - Devotional Books / Know the Truth 10:00 - Growing up within conflict in Ireland 18:30 - Why Philip Joined the Police Force 24:30 - Philip's Dual-Career 31:00 - What Brought Philip Peace 40:30 - Relying on God's Presence 46:00 - Philip's Decision to Leave Police Force 52:00 - Discussion on Callings 1:02:30 - Importance of Being Present 1:07:30 - How Philip Thinks About “Contemporary” 1:12:15 - Where We Devalue History 1:21:30 - What Philip Desires for the Next Generation 1:25:00 - Philip's Optimistic Demeanor 1:31:00 - Milking Everybody and Making Butter 1:33:15 - Book Organization 1:35:15 - Book Recommendations 1:41:00 - Favorite Sport 1:43:15 - Question/Thought Currently Dwelling On 1:44:30 - Non-Preaching Subject Philip Would Talk On 1:46:45 - Morning Text Reminder 1:49:00 - Where to Connect with Philip

A successful criminal defence barrister for many years, Gavan is now a serial entrepreneur owning a stream of SPAR and Subway stores across North Belfast. In a remarkably candid interview, Gavan talks about the only defendant ever to truly scare him, paying protection money and dealing with employees who steal. What he has to say about how to walk into the house every evening, even after a long hard day at work, is advice every parent should follow.

Broadcaster Peter Curran talks to guests about the Northern Ireland they left behind - they grew up there but then came over to mainland UK. With them he explores how they perceive the people and the politics, now that they don't live there, and how their childhood affected their own world view. Peter first met Fiona Murphy when the two of them had recently arrived in Brixton from North Belfast in the 1980s. In the thirty years since they last saw each other Fiona has gone on to be a top human rights lawyer, with a specialism in police accountability. Peter talks to her about how the injustice she saw growing up during the troubles has influenced her own path, and how she sees Northern Ireland now. Produced by Polly Weston in Bristol.

With John Higgins and Joseph Nawaz, and recorded in Belfast Books. Manny is officially brought on board in the shop, but sober Bernard doesn't trust the decisions of drunk Bernard. Fran's guiding hand (and throwing arm) are enough to set them right though. We also discuss the benefits of having a bookshop in North Belfast - a hotbed of sectarian clashes during the Troubles, and the positive results that can be achieved through community action.To hear all the None of That episodes for free, subscribe to us on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/none-of-that-a-black-books-podcast/id1244800778?mt=2), or copy this link (http://feeds.feedburner.com/BlackBooksPodcast) into your favourite podcast app if you are using Android/PC. Leave your comments below - we read them all! To get a read-out and response, as well as other great rewards, get over to patreon.com/JMcA!Leave your comments below - we read them all!

Bishop Edward Daly, who died last month, led the Catholic Diocese of Derry through some of the worst years of the Northern Ireland Troubles. His was the iconic image of Bloody Sunday; photographed waving a white blood-stained handkerchief while a dying boy, Jackie Duddy, is being carried away. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 marked the end of three decades of bitter sectarian violence. At least 3,600 people died and tens of thousands were injured. This was a territorial conflict, not a religious one. Yet, at its heart lay two mutually exclusive visions of national identity and national belonging, with a dividing line drawn between Protestant Unionists and Catholic Republicans. When Bishop Daly recently died, he was praised by all sides for his work, despite being critical of all sides. How significant was the role of Catholic and Protestant clergy more widely during the Troubles and throughout the peace process? How did they measure success? How big a say do they have in the debate about the legacy of the Troubles? Ernie Rea discusses the role of the clergy during the Northern Ireland Troubles with John Dunlop, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Fr Gary Donegan, rector of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ardoyne, North Belfast; and John Brewer, sociologist and Professor of Post Conflict Studies at Queen's University Belfast. Producer: Dan Tierney Series producer: Amanda Hancox.

Bishop Edward Daly, who died last month, led the Catholic Diocese of Derry through some of the worst years of the Northern Ireland Troubles. His was the iconic image of Bloody Sunday; photographed waving a white blood-stained handkerchief while a dying boy, Jackie Duddy, is being carried away. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 marked the end of three decades of bitter sectarian violence. At least 3,600 people died and tens of thousands were injured. This was a territorial conflict, not a religious one. Yet, at its heart lay two mutually exclusive visions of national identity and national belonging, with a dividing line drawn between Protestant Unionists and Catholic Republicans. When Bishop Daly recently died, he was praised by all sides for his work, despite being critical of all sides. How significant was the role of Catholic and Protestant clergy more widely during the Troubles and throughout the peace process? How did they measure success? How big a say do they have in the debate about the legacy of the Troubles? Ernie Rea discusses the role of the clergy during the Northern Ireland Troubles with John Dunlop, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Fr Gary Donegan, rector of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Ardoyne, North Belfast; and John Brewer, sociologist and Professor of Post Conflict Studies at Queen's University Belfast. Producer: Dan Tierney Series producer: Amanda Hancox.

Mark Rogan (IRL) - NightVision Techno PODCAST 50 Pt. 4 Bio: When it comes to dance music, Belfast might not be the first destination most people would turn to for raw, uncompromising Techno of a global standard, however in recent years all that has changed. A troubled past and on-going rioting by minority groups has for a long time held the city, and country at large, back from making true progress. As a direct reaction to this, however, an underground and hedonistic club culture blossomed as a younger generation, determined to take a different approach to life and community, took hold. Leading the way in this development is one of the capital city’s most prolific sons, Mark Rogan - accomplished producer, sound designer and DJ - and integral part of the Northern Irish electronic scene. Born and raised in North Belfast, Mark was exposed to and instilled with a passion for music from an early age, taking special influence from his father’s record collection, which exposed him to everything from late 60s/70s rock to disco to 80s electronica. Bored by the mainstream output of radio, he quickly launched himself into record buying, a hobby which began at an early age. One of the great turning points for Mark, however, was the teenage discovery of House, Hard Trance, Techno and Hardcore that took off in the nineties. “I had to settle with buying or copying tapes, which I got off my cousins who went to the clubs. They were some of the best days of their lives - it was a total release to the strains of growing up in the shit going on here. I learnt first hand that music itself was a common bond and brought people together.” It was at this point that Mark got his hands on his first set of belt-driven turntables along with a basic two channel mixer. Throwing himself into making mix-tapes for friends and DJ-ing at house parties was just the beginning. His cousin, who had been caught by the techno bug after living in Amsterdam, taught him how to beat match and mix properly, helping to introduce him to the proper underground sound of Techno. Moving away from the Hardcore and Trance scene, he started playing, listening and exploring further the musical roots of Techno: from the deep and soulful, from Detroit to Chicago, from the funky to the hypnotic and atmospheric. Techno consumed him, as he, himself, admits, “I became totally engrossed by Techno. I loved everything about it; the feelings, the emotions that came with it.” Soundtracking his day-to-day life from then on were artists including: Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Jeff Mills, Underground Resistance, Richie Hawtin, Carl Craig, Robert Hood, Chris Liebing, Dave Clarke, Surgeon, Regis, Ben Sims, Speedy J, Umek, Carl Cox, Trevor Rockcliffe, Vince Watson, Paul Mac, Chris Cowie, Mauro Picotto, Marco Carola, Adam Beyer, Slam, Steve Rachmad, Joris Voorn, Smith & Selway, Ian Pooley, Damon Wild, A.Paul, Jamie Anderson, Hardcell & Grindvik, Mhonolink, Joey Beltram, The Advent, Rino Cerrone, Michael Burkat, Lars Klein, Bas Mooy, DJ Rush, Felix Krocher, Sven Wittekind, Pet Duo. This feverish consumption of music and dedication to DJing led quite naturally to his first attempts at making beats on an old computer. An ignited passion for making his own productions then saw Mark take music onto college education, gaining distinctions in First Diploma Performing Arts in Music, a National Diploma in Music Technology and a City & Guilds Diploma in Multi-track Recording and Composition. Armed with this technical knowledge and grounding in music theory, Mark continued to lay down industrial-strength slabs of Techno and began sending out demos. It was not long before he was picked up by small independent label, Hereket, managed by up-and-coming Techno producer, Ilgar Khaligov. This first EP, Boriquas was a bold statement of intent and a warning sign of what was to come in from succeeding releases. Since then he has released on Paul Mac’s Sula Muse Recordings, Chris Cowie’s Bellboy Records, Labrynth Recordings, Triple Recordings, M_Rec Digital, Static Recordings, DSNT Records and A. Paul's Naked Lunch. With a theory of producing quality over quantity central to his beliefs, no Mark Rogan production is ever the same. His characteristic wave of other-worldly, off-kilter stabs, distorted pads, bolstered by 909, bass-heavy kicks goes some way to describing his signature, uncompromising sound, but in each production there is something new to discover. His undying passion, talent and commitment as a producer and DJ sets him apart from many working in the field of Techno nowadays. 2013 will see Mark release further new material and continue to climb the ranks within the global techno community. Listen up. Tracklist: 01. Drumcell – Disturbance (Tommy Four Seven Remix) / CLR 02. Yuuki – Picasso (Oscar Mulero Remix) / Warm Up Recordings 03. Joton – Myths & Legend Cloned (Joton Remix) / Newrythmic Records 04. Clouds – Consciousness (Original Mix) / Turbo Recordings 05. Pfirter – New State Of Consciousness (Original Mix) / MindTrip 06. Planetary Assault Systems – Undertow (Original Mix) / Mote Evolver 07. Oscar Mulero – False Statement (Original Mix) / Warm Up Recordings 08. Andrea Belluzzi – A1 (Original Mix) / Limited 09. Eomac – Spoock (Original Mix) / Killekill 10. Marcel Dettmann – Soar (Original Mix) / Ostgut Ton 11. SHXCXCHCXSH – OOOVVVDDDDD (Original Mix) / Avian 12. Stu Johnson – The Scratch (Mark Rogan's Hynotic Remake) / 13. Radial – Asiel (Original Mix) / Mord 14. MDMR (Mark Rogan & David Maguire) – Above The Clouds (Original Mix) / White 15. Mark Rogan – Gamma Ray (Original Mix) / Naked Lunch 16. Staffan Linzatti – A Succession Of Events (Original Mix) / Searchlights 17. Mark Rogan – Derealization (Original Mix) / Labrynth 18. Mark Rogan – Chemical Imbalance (Original Mix) / Labrynth 19. Scalameriya – Summoning Sequence (Original Mix) / Genesa Records 20. Truss – Redbrook (Original Mix) / Prime Numbers Total Time: 1:22:35 More info: Mark Rogan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MarkRoganMusic Mark Rogan on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/mark_rogan Mark Rogan on BeatPort: http://www.beatport.com/artist/mark-rogan/102360 Mark Rogan on Resident Advisor: http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/markrogan Mark Rogan On MixCloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/belfastcelt82 Mark Rogan on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/markrogan82 Mark Rogan on Discogs: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Mark+Rogan NightVision Techno PODCAST on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nightvisiontechnopodcast NightVision Techno PODCAST on Art Style Techno: http://artstyletechno.hu/nightvision-techno-podcast/ NightVision Techno PODCAST on MixLR: http://mixlr.com/nightvision-techno-podcast/ NightVision Techno PODCAST on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/hu/podcast/nightvision-techno-podcast/id472942249 NightVision Techno PODCAST on TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/NightVision-Techno-Podcast-p534346/ NightVision Techno PODCAST on MIXCLOUD and DIRECT LINK: http://www.mixcloud.com/nightvision_techno_podcast/ NightVision Techno PODCAST on FB: http://www.facebook.com/nightvisiontechno NightVision Techno PODCAST on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/nightvisiontechno E-mail: nightvisiontechnopodcast@t-online.hu