Colin Harvey

DkIT set to become a university college Dundalk Institute of Technology is set to become a University College following an agreement with Queen's University Belfast today.

Dundalk Institute of Technology is set to become a University College following an agreement with Queen's University Belfast today.

Agenda Joint Committee Meeting 17th November 2025 10am - 3pm NIHRC, 4th Floor, Alfred House, 19-21 Alfred Street, Belfast,

Great to participate in another excellent Joint Committee meeting of IHREC and NIHRC today in Belfast.

Essential all-island dialogue and practical cooperation on human rights.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) 17 November 2025 Joint Communiqué
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Ireland’s chief justice to head EU judicial network Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell has been elected as president of the Network of Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union.

Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell has been elected as president of the Network of Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union.

“THE GFA IS DEAD…ON”😍

Bacik’s border poll timeline bid will be seen by Labour as united Ireland clarion call The Labour Party leader’s speech was a good primer for where the party stands in 2025

Bacik’s border poll timeline bid will be seen by Labour as united Ireland clarion call

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Bacik calls on Govt to outline time frame for border poll Labour leader Ivana Bacik has called for the Government to confirm a timeline for a "unity referendum" on Northern Ireland in her leader's address to the party's annual conference this evening.

‘In the keynote address at the end of Labour's one-day annual conference … Ms Bacik, for the first time, said she wants a clear timeline set out for … a "unity referendum" or border poll.’

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Labour Party leader calls on governments to set out timeline for Irish unity referendums Ivana Bacik says election of Catherine Connolly as President brought together Irish left and her party is willing to work to align policies

Labour Party leader calls on governments to set out timeline for Irish unity referendums

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ANDRÉE MURPHY: Unionist cold-war aggression takes hold yet again THE combined actions and inactions of the DUP and the Orange Order this week tell of a unique local psychosis of being at once deeply insecure and at the same time incredible arrogant. How lovely to h...

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Chief Justice of NI Siobhán Keegan launching the ‘Rule of Law in Perspective’ series in Belfast this evening.

Chief Justice of NI Siobhán Keegan launching the ‘Rule of Law in Perspective’ series in Belfast this evening.

Vital conversations in these turbulent times.

Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.

He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.

The President’s term of office ends at midnight.

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Béal Feirste - Belfast.

Botanic Gardens Belfast

Pathway, Botanic Gardens, Belfast.

From the Law School QUB

Good evening, Belfast.

On latest ‘border poll’ musings.

Pause to recall the many things the British Government said were not happening here in the past.

Preparation and planning for potential constitutional change is well underway.

And the British Government knows it.

Fearghal Sharkey: Born campaigner on border polls and border smuggling Feargal Sharkey appears in the latest edition of the Borderland - UK or United Ireland? podcast which focuses on campaigning.

‘He said it was likely he would lend his voice to the campaign for a united Ireland, if a border poll was held.’
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New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani issues challenge to Donald Trump after stunning win Democratic Socialist (34) achieves ‘one of the great US political upsets’, as Democrats post governor wins in New Jersey and Virginia

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani issues challenge to Donald Trump after stunning win

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Many people of my generation here will find the contemporary reintroduction of “pan-nationalist/republican front” disturbing and disheartening.

Those intent on adopting such terms should reflect deeply - and with a bit of maturity - on the potential consequences.

Belfast city centre

Béal Feirste.

FOR AND Г- AGAINST A UNITED IRELAND Fintan O'Toole Sam McBride

Many congratulations to @sjamcbride.bsky.social @fotoole.bsky.social and the @arinsproject.bsky.social for delivering such a serious, well-informed and readable contribution to reflections on possible constitutional futures.

Essential reading.

Halloween in Belfast city centre

Oíche Shamhna.

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights on 4 November, let's not forget the simple yet profound idea behind it: by protecting human rights and democratic governance, and ensuring their enforcement, Europe could secure lasting peace.

YouTube video by Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the New Political Reality

‘The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the New Political Reality’

A recording of the symposium is now available here:
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The baffling obsession with the ECHR in English politics continues.

The potential for yet another direct collision with the GFA is there.

Unwise, ill-advised and foolish: legally and politically.

As they will discover, again.

Online symposium Adam Bodnar Andrew Forde Alice Donald Colin Harvey Mikael Rask Madsen Veronika Fikfak The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the new Political Reality 30 October 2025 // 12.00 - 13.30 Dublin time

Thank you to Dr Andrew Forde DCU for the opportunity to underline once again today the centrality of the ECHR to our peace process and peace agreement.

A significant conversation about the values that underpin successful, stable and sustainable democratic societies.

That’s number 313 obviously, Tony.

Ireland's Future Todhchai na hÉireann THE OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS AND COSTS OF A UNITED IRELAND PROFESSOR PROFESSOR COLIN HARVEY JOHN DOYLE IN CONVERSATION THE BELMONT HOUSE HOTEL, BANBRIDGE CO.DOWN WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER 7PM SHARP NON TICKETED EVENT

Really looking forward to this conversation with Prof John Doyle @arinsproject.bsky.social

Everyone welcome.

Donegal to Dakar: the Irish play about British rule hitting home in post-colonial Senegal An African staging of Brian Friel’s Translations resonates deeply as the country distances itself from France

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Mise, Davy Adams, Colin Harvey and Sandra Duffy on panel

Catherine Pollock, chair

Crowd in Galliagh community centre

Flyer for the event, which was put on by Think32

Great discussion in Galliagh. Another night where a panel from mixed backgrounds find so much common ground, and flesh out the kind of Republic we want to live in. Lovely crowd with loads of ideas.

Thanks to Think32 for having us, and the gorgeous Derry welcome.

United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing

Prof Colin Harvey, QUB: United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever. Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing…

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