A Peace of Us - The Good Friday Agreement - 25 Years On

The Open University in Ireland

A four-part podcast produced by The Open University that will feature voices beyond the political institutions, promoting a diverse and inclusive discussion about the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on different aspects of our lives. The tradition of storytelling is something which transcends identities across the island of Ireland, this podcast aims to make a positive contribution to our oral history.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 04/17/2023

    Episode 4 - A time capsule - Hopes and dreams for the next 25 years

    This episode will act as a time capsule, and in it we get a snapshot of the current standing of the GFA from human rights expert and Director of the Committee on the Administration of Justice, Daniel Holder. We discuss the impact of the GFA and the future with three young journalists and we also hear your hopes and dreams for the next 25 years.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 04/06/2023

    Episode 3 - Where is the Peace Dividend?

    In this episode we ask where is the peace divided? We explore poverty, violence against women and how to move forward with former PUP MLA and activist (who was involved in the peace process negotiations) Dawn Purvis and multi-award-winning Irish journalist Aoife Moore.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 04/06/2023

    Episode 2 - Sports and Communities

    In this episode we explore how sport has contributed to community development over the last 25 years. All-Ireland winning captain and proud Tyrone man, Peter Canavan, discusses his own experiences as a player, how the GAA has flourished and how important it is for communities. NI Ladies and Glentoran player, Caragh Hamilton, considers the progress we have seen for women in sport and how much further we have to go.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 04/06/2023

    Episode 1 - Arts in a post-conflict society

    In this episode we discuss the arts in a post conflict society with guests, award winning writer and producer Leesa Harker and Chief Executive Officer of the Oh Yeah Music Centre Charlotte Dryden.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A four-part podcast produced by The Open University that will feature voices beyond the political institutions, promoting a diverse and inclusive discussion about the impact of the Good Friday Agreement on different aspects of our lives. The tradition of storytelling is something which transcends identities across the island of Ireland, this podcast aims to make a positive contribution to our oral history.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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