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Making Sense of a United Ireland
- Should it happen? How might it happen?
- Narrated by: Brendan Dempsey
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
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Will Ireland really reunite?
Throughout the century since partition the unification of the two parts of the island seemed impossible. Many still feel that it is, particularly because of the bloody legacy of past conflict.
However, by 2030, if not sooner, Ulster unionists' demographic and electoral advantages will be over. And in the light of Brexit, the rising popularity of Sinn Féin, political developments both sides of the border, and within Great Britain, Irish unification referendums will become increasingly likely. Yet even those who want these to happen are not prepared.
Making Sense of a United Ireland is a landmark exploration of this most contentious of issues. Distinguished political scientist Brendan O'Leary—a global expert on divided places, who has been profoundly engaged with the Irish question for nearly four decades—argues that the time to consider the future of the island of Ireland is now.
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- DMK
- 22-08-23
Highly Insightful
Explained brilliantly the many complexities on the road to 'a Nation once again'. Excellently read.
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- Eamon Lynch
- 17-06-23
Brilliant analysis. Well done!!!!!
Thorough. Comprehensive. Roadmap. This book and the Arins data are essential to help navigate the future and avoid pitfalls and generate community cohesion.
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- Julie Mee
- 18-12-22
Excellent, informative and thought provoking
A must read for anyone thinking about a future Ireland or constitutions generally.
Congratulations to the author and producers on an excellent book.
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- LCD
- 10-09-23
Excellent tour d'horizon
This is a first class analysis of the challenges and opportunities of a future process to create and establish a united Ireland. It is fair, balanced and realistic. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a professional, academic and unemotional treatment of the subject.
In addition, the performance is very good, easy to listen to, and highly professional.
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- David K.
- 18-09-24
Good but too academic
Great overall but at times very academic. A lot of thinking has gone through and I hope politicians north and south listens to it.
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