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Exploring the ideas and shared interests that shape Northern Irish life beyond politics, including through sport, music, careers, fitness and art

Unheard Voices

Vicky CosstickMay 8, 2018

This is a story about survival – about what helped two women, in particular, toward a degree of healing following traumatic bereavements during the Troubles. It... Read More...

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PJ’s field of dreams

Steve McGookinMay 7, 2018

Update: It was a good night for Belfast-born PJ Conlon as he helped the New York Mets to a 7-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in his major league debut. Conlo... Read More...

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Could a Citizens’ Wealth Fund tackle inequality?

Michael McConwayMay 2, 2018

The wealthiest 10th of UK households own 44% of the nation’s wealth, whilst 50% of the least wealthy households own just 9% of the nation’s total wealth. How ca... Read More...

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5 things on the mind of Ulster Rugby’s new coach

Niall CrozierMay 1, 2018

Dan McFarland — formerly of Connacht, Ireland U20s, and Glasgow Warriors — has been announced as the fifth leader of the Belfast side’s coaching ticket in six... Read More...

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Free the pooch

James McMordieApril 26, 2018

Northern Ireland prides itself on being a friendly place. We’re kings of banter, all about the craic and always willing to give visitors a proper Northern Irish... Read More...

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Northern Lens: ‘Melancholy Witness’ by Seán Hillen

Fionnbharr RodgersApril 25, 2018

Melancholy Witness by Seán Hillen is a compilation of photographs, many of which would not have seemed strangers in accompanying new stories of Northern Ireland... Read More...

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