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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

Northern Lens: Softening images of partition

Allan LEONARDMay 24, 2017

Although John Irvine left Northern Ireland over 15 years ago, having grown up about East Antrim, he retains “strong links” and comes home frequently. Ir... Read More...

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Northern Lens: Then & Now: Belfast Blitz

Allan LEONARDMay 17, 2017

In an apparent continuation of their Then & Now series, the Public Records Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has produced a new set of blended images that ... Read More...

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Is the past really a foreign country?

Heather WilsonMay 11, 2017

Last night Stephen Nolan launched his new TV series The Top Table. Debuted in the mouth of 8 June’s General Election, it sets five articulate young people again... Read More...

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Northern Lens: Selecting memories

Allan LEONARDMay 3, 2017

A recent exhibition in Le Bal, Paris, featured a retrospective of the work by Stéphane Duroy. Again and Again contained a selection of hung prints on the ground... Read More...

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Northern Lens: Everywhere is different but nevertheless is not unrecognisable

Allan LEONARDApril 26, 2017

Introducing our new Northern Lens series showcasing Northern Ireland sights and stories of past and present. We also welcome Allan Leonard (aka “Mr Ulster”) ... Read More...

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Can faith and politics mix?

Heather WilsonApril 25, 2017

In a recent Channel 4 interview, Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, declined to answer a question in relation to his views on homosexuality as a Chris... Read More...

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