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Irish Peace Process

An Architect of Peace

By Martin McGuinness, Contributor
Heritage Series 2008

January 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister, reflects on Bill Flynn’s contribution to peace on the occasion of the Flax Trust Dinner in New York City. ℘℘℘ Over the course of many years, many people have been given a tremendous amount of credit for being architects of the peace process and being involved in contributing to the peace process. Some of them are … [Read more...] about An Architect of Peace

Troubled Images at Boston College

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

One of the Northern Ireland posters on display at the John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

A powerful new exhibit of propaganda posters from the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland kicks off an international tour in Boston this March. Boston College's John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections has assembled 70 posters of political and terrorist propaganda created during The Troubles, representing all sides of the war. "This exhibition brings home … [Read more...] about Troubled Images at Boston College

Troubled Images at
Boston College

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

One of the Northern Ireland posters on display at the John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

A powerful new exhibit of propaganda posters from the bloody conflict in Northern Ireland kicks off an international tour in Boston this March. Boston College's John J. Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections has assembled 70 posters of political and terrorist propaganda created during The Troubles, representing all sides of the war. "This exhibition brings home … [Read more...] about Troubled Images at
Boston College

Mitchell Honored by Northern Women

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Former Senator George Mitchell was honored for his tireless work for peace in Ireland at the Northern Ireland Women's Initiative (NIWI) January 21 in New York. NIWI founder and president Maureen Murray said, "The Northern Ireland Women's Initiative is honored to have Senator Mitchell's support in our efforts to promote full and equal participation of women in the political … [Read more...] about Mitchell Honored by Northern Women

Mitchell Honored by
Northern Women

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2003

April 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Former Senator George Mitchell was honored for his tireless work for peace in Ireland at the Northern Ireland Women's Initiative (NIWI) January 21 in New York. NIWI founder and president Maureen Murray said, "The Northern Ireland Women's Initiative is honored to have Senator Mitchell's support in our efforts to promote full and equal participation of women in the political … [Read more...] about Mitchell Honored by
Northern Women

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