A COMMUNITY REFLECTS - St Marys University College Belfast, Tues 10th April 2018 8.45am - 12.15pm - Visit West Belfast
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St Marys University College Belfast,
Tues 10th April 2018 8.45am – 12.15pm RSVP info@feilebelfast.com
A COMMUNITY
REFLECTS ….
A community celebration of global culture
A COMMUNITY REFLECTS ….
INTRODUCTION
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and the 30th Our motivation is driven by the opportunity to do things differently
anniversary of Féile an Phobail. Many good things have emerged including objective of providing a platform for and, hopefully, better. One thing is
ground breaking policies promoting peace and a raft of new initiatives aimed local people to tell their story. This is clear we are all sure that things do
at tackling disadvantage, advancing good relations, securing prosperity about inspiring optimism and not go back to how they once were.
through the arts and culture. building on it, resetting and reaching
new goals, breaking the ceiling and Each panel will consolidate the
Increased interaction and a growing convergence in public and community sharing the rewards of our efforts. experiences and viewpoints of
engagement continue apace. As we approach each anniversary no one denies activists and campaigners from the
the difficulties, the delayed projects and the harsh words, but hope Our goal is a more unified and GFA period with those who are
continues. There is no pulling back the social, economic and environmental integrated approach to problem seeking to rationalise similar issues
changes that are shaping our lives today. solving and relationship building. today.
One that powers more people into
Against this backdrop, the Féile an Phobail Debates and Discussion positions of understanding, Thematic panel discussions:
committee invited a mix of community, political and business champions to leadership and influence. 1 Legacy & Reconciliation
explore a number of key themes and to examine how further gains can be 2 Peace Dividend - A Balanced
made. Aimed at wider civic, community and Economy
political society this series of panel 3 Rights Based Society
discussions will provide an 4 The Next Generation
opportunity for interaction beyond
the headlines. Expect more than an Panels will be interspersed with
exclusive or two across the full keynote addresses from many of the
spectrum of opinion, analysis and Agreement’s leading architects. We
history. have some fabulous sessions and
talents to carry us forward. There’s
The ongoing political stalemate plenty to be excited about.
creates a window for change and the
A community celebration of global culture8.45am – 9.15am
Breakfast, Tea and Coffee
9.15am – Welcome 10.05am – 10.20am – Keynote Address
Professor Peter B Finn Gerry Adams TD
Principal, St Mary’s University College Former President of Sinn Féin
9.20am – Keynote Address 10.20am – 10.35am – Keynote Address
Simon Coveney TD Bertie Ahern
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Former Taoiseach
Panel 1 Legacy & Reconciliation (9.35am – 10.05am) Panel 2 A Balanced Economy – (10.35am – 11.05am)
Allison Morris Alan Mc Bride John Campbell Maeve Monaghan
Panel Chairperson Centre manager with Panel Chairperson CEO NOW Group and
Journalist and Irish news WAVE trauma centre Economics and business leading social
security correspondent editor with BBC NI entrepreneur
Michael Culbert John Teggart Gerry Carlile Aine Brolly
Former political prisoner Spokesperson for the Entrepreneur Director of Ardlinn a
and now Director of Ballymurphy Massacre leading executive search
Coiste Na nlarchmí campaign firm with offices in
Belfast, London and
Dublin
Winston Irvine Monica Mc Williams Glenn Bradley
Member of the Former leader Women’s Business and human rights
Progressive Unionist Coalition pioneer
Party and Project
Manager with IntercommPROGRAMME
A COMMUNITY REFLECTS ….
11.35 –11.45am – Keynote Address
Paul Maskey MP
West Belfast Facing Forward
Panel 3 Rights Based Society (11.05am – 11.35am) Panel 4 The Next Generation (11.45am – 12.15pm)
Paddy Murray Gráinne Teggart Aislinn Higgins Julie Anne Corr-Johnston
Panel Chairperson Amnesty International Panel Chairperson Belfast City Councillor,
Leading human rights campaign manager Founder of Dream Media Progressive Unionist
lawyer Ireland and former BBC Party representative for
and Irish TV presenter the Oldpark area.
Feargal Mac Daniel Holder Alex Moore Dan O’ Muirigh
Ionnrachtaigh Deputy Director Trustee with NI youth Member of St Galls GAC
Member of An Dream Committee Administration forum, a non-binary trans studying law at Queens
Dearg and director of Justice (CAJ) activist and leading University
Glór na Móna member of Gender Jam NI
Gavin Boyd Katy Rose Mead Chris Anderson
Policy and Advocacy ‘A’ level student at Student and Member
Manager at The Coláiste Feirste and of SDLP Youth
Rainbow Project passionate Irish Executive, Homeless
language campaigner Volunteer and
Community ActivistMUSIC, COMEDY,
TALKS, TOURS,
THEATRE, DEBATE,
FAMILY, COMMUNITY
AND MORE...
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