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Category: Ireland

Peace Soup

April 26, 2019 Ken Johnston

Before leaving for Ireland earlier this month I reflected on what small gesture could I make to promote the idea…

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Posted in: Cross Culture, Food, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Ulster Filed under: African Irish Diaspora, Food, Peace Soup

Meeting Regional MP, and Former Speaker of NI Assembly

April 17, 2019 Ken Johnston

Today Daniel and I were invited to meet the regional Sinn Féin MP, Elisha McCallion. She congratulated us on the…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, People

The Black Irish of the Carribean

April 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

The celebration of the Irish diaspora today on Monserrat is the story of a proud people whose identity over time…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Republic of Ireland

Looking back: How my interest in Irish history and identity began

April 7, 2019 Ken Johnston

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is how did I become interested and aware of Northern Ireland’s Civil Rights…

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Posted in: Fredrick Douglas, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Republic of Ireland

“Dia dhuit a chara”

April 2, 2019 Ken Johnston

“Dia dhuit a chara” (Hello, my friend) That was the opening message I received today from my Irish language teacher,…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum

March 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

A few pictures from my recent visit to Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum in Hamden, Connecticut. The museum is focused on…

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Posted in: Art, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Republic of Ireland

The Black O’Connell

Ken Johnston

As I prepare for my trip to Ireland next month to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Belfast to Derry…

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Posted in: Fredrick Douglas, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Border Walls

March 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

Border Walls and Interfaces

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Peace Walls

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