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Interview with ex-paramilitary prisoners by Barbara Walshe for RTE Radio 1 Picking up the Pieces in 2012

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Audio interviews with ex-paramilitary prisoners of the Northern Ireland conflict by Barbara Walshe for the RTE Radio 1 series Picking up the Pieces broadcast on 3 March 2012. Ex-combatants from both nationalist and unionist communities reflect deeply on both the opportunities and limitations in the growth of inter-community reconciliation in Northern Ireland. These interviews are part of week one of this broadcast series subtitled Ex Combatants. This radio series explores the work of grassroots organisations seeking to promote cross community reconciliation in Northern Ireland through dialogue, recreational activities and local initiatives.

Date of Release/Broadcast: 3 March 2012

Name of First Interviewee: Gerry McConville

Name of Second Interviewee: Jackie McDonald

Name of Third Interviewee: Gerard Foster, Alistair Little     

Interviewer: Barbara Walshe

Purpose: News, Research

Media: Audio

Copyright: © RTÉ 2012

Link: Listen to the interview

Programme/Book/Article: RTE Radio 1 Picking up the Pieces

Time Period covered: 1998-2012

Key Individuals: Gerry McConville, Jackie McDonald, Mary McAleese, Martin McAleese, Gerard Foster, Alistair Little

Key Words: Prisoner, republican, unionist, paramilitary, conflict resolution, religion, Belfast Conflict Resolution Consortium, youth, INLA, community relations, grief, UVF, responsibility

 

 

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