Audio interview with Ian Paisley, former First Minister of Northern Ireland, by William Crawley for Culture Northern Ireland The Interview in January 2011. Three years previously Paisely retired as First Minister of Northern Ireland and leader of the DUP. In this interview he discusses his political career and his potential legacy in Northern Ireland. Culture Northern Ireland is an online cultural resource. This is the first of a two-part interview.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 10 January 2011
Name of First Interviewee: Ian Paisley
Role at time of Interview: Former First Minister of Northern Ireland
Interviewer: William Crawley
Purpose: Research
Media: Audio
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: Culture Northern Ireland Out to Lunch
Time Period covered: 2007-2011
Key Individuals: Ian Paisley, Martin McGuinness, Gerry Adams
Key Words: DUP, power-sharing, unionist, Sinn Fein, IRA, religion