Tag Archives: northern ireland

Northern Ireland is too Divided to Function

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

Given the obvious risk of political paralysis in N Ireland, why did the UK govt have no Plan B? Continue reading →

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Who Benefits from the Collapse of Power Sharing?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Gerry Lynch

Cross-posted at Slugger O’Toole… We’re unlikely to know for a long time exactly why talks on restoring devolved government collapsed in such spectacular fashion last week. It’s always worth asking, in those circumstances, ‘cui bono?’ A long-term collapse in devolved … Continue reading →

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First Past the Post is now harming unionism because it is concentrated around Belfast

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Gerry Lynch

This article appeared in the News Letter of 9 September 2016 With Northern Ireland’s healthy population growth in recent years, the province is set to lose only one of its existing 18 seats. Additionally, some large differences in electorate size … Continue reading →

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“A Battle A Day” Is Creating A Political Wasteland

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Gerry Lynch

This blog was originally posted on Slugger O’Toole… “It will always be a battle a day between those who want maximum change and those who want to maintain the status quo”. Recognise the quote? It came from Gerry Adams’ speech … Continue reading →

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Belfast On A Sunny Winter Day

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Gerry Lynch

Glorious winter sunshine in Belfast and with the equinox fast approaching the sun has a bit of heat in it even at this relatively high latitude. One can only answer the message of St. Anne’s carving with the next verse … Continue reading →

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The youth vote: Cynicism of the first post-Troubles generation of voters

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Gerry Lynch

This article appeared in the Belfast Telegraph of 16 June 2012 Northern Ireland’s youngest adults have no memories of the worst of The Troubles. From September, new voters coming onto the electoral register will be people who were not even … Continue reading →

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