From Queen Elizabeth to King Charles: how Northern Ireland’s unionists feel about the monarchy: Monarchism is embedded in Northern Ireland’s Ulster unionist identity. There is probably no such thing as a “republican unionist”. Many unionists descend from Protestant settlers from Britain who colonised Ireland four centuries ago. Loyalty to the monarch was an essential qualification …
Northern Ireland election: despite Sinn Féin’s historic win over unionists, things may not be as they seem: It is clear that Sinn Féin has achieved a historic result in the Stormont election. For the first time in Northern Ireland’s history, a nationalist party is set to claim the most seats in a political system that …
Travel guide row over sectarian murals reveals why Northern Ireland’s unionists need to reinvent themselves: Paddy Minne, Author provided Travel guides play an important part in attracting tourists to places. They help create expectations of an interesting, enriching experience, and different publishers provide different perspectives on local history and culture. In these cash-strapped days, sponsored …
Leadership of unionists and loyalists that agreed peace in Northern Ireland is sadly lacking today: A loyalist mural in Belfast. Punchyy/flickr.com, CC BY-NC-ND The ongoing failure to restore devolved power-sharing in Northern Ireland has highlighted for many the pressing issue of leadership – or perceived lack of it within Ulster unionism and loyalism. For this …