Audio interview with Ronan Fanning (Professor Emeritus of Modern History at University College Dublin), Bridget Hourican (journalist), and Stephen King (former adviser to David Trimble and Irish Examiner columnist), by Patrick Geoghegan on 24 May 2010 for the Newstalk radio series Talking History. The interviewees discuss in detail the signing of the Sunningdale Agreement in 1973 and its impact on politics and violence in Northern Ireland. The interview was part of the Talking History radio series which explores historical events, individuals and processes through contributions from contemporary figures, leading academics and public writers.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 24 May 2010
Name of First Interviewee: Ronan Fanning
Name of Second Interviewee: Bridget Hourican
Name of Third Interviewee: Stephen King
Role at time of Interview: Ronan Fanning (Professor Emeritus of Modern History at University College Dublin), Bridget Hourican (journalist), Stephen King (former adviser to David Trimble and Irish Examiner columnist)
Interviewer: Patrick Geoghegan
Purpose: Research, Academic
Media: Audio
Copyright: © 2012 Newstalk (www.newstalk.ie)
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: Newstalk Talking History
Time Period covered: 1973-1998
Key Individuals: Ronan Fanning, Bridget Hourican, Stephen King, Edward Heath, Brian Faulkner, Harold Wilson, Merlyn Rees, Gerry Fitt
Key Words: Direct rule, British government, power-sharing, Belfast Agreement, Good Friday Agreement, UUP, Alliance Party, SDLP, Irish government, DUP, Ulster Workers’ Council, IRA