Our Generation: Junior Coffey
Junior Coffey comes from a family with a wealth of knowledge on fishing on the Ardís Peninsula. Having watched his father work on the sea, Junior was quick to follow in his footsteps.
History Now: Episode 10 – Civil War
Barry Sheppard welcomes John Dorney and Cathal Brennan to discuss the Irish Civil War and the border question.
In Focus: Frederick Douglass
A discussion on the life and legacy of American slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass, with Professor Christine Kinealy and Reverend Livingstone Thompson.
In Focus: The Long 1960s
Studio discussion with the Messines Association, formed in 2002 by individuals from Loyalist, Republican and Trade Union backgrounds, to confront sectarianism in our society.
History Now: Episode 9 – The 1918 General Election
Barry Sheppard welcomes RTÉ’s Donal Fallon and economic historian Dr Alan de Bromhead to discuss the 1918 General Election.
History Now: Episode 8 – Fashion
Barry Sheppard welcomes Charlotte McReynolds, Elizabeth McCrum and Eliza McKee to talk about dress history.
Civil Rights Conversations: Joe Bowers
It has been fifty years since the beginning of the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. In this episode civil rights activist Joe Bowers, recalls his personal experience of that turbulent moment in our history.
Our Generation: Ernest Dunbar
Ernest Dunbar is a retired fisherman from Ballywalter who used to fish scallops and worked for the Irish Lights.
Our Generation: David Eccles
Retired fisherman David Eccles talks about his life growing up in Ballywalter and how he left at 16 years old to travel the world.
History Now: Episode 7 – Mary Ann McCracken
Barry Sheppard discusses the life of Mary Ann McCracken with Paula Reynolds and Aaron McIntyre from the Belfast Charitable Society.