History and Conflicts
Ireland and the War of the Three Kingdoms
By Micheál Ó Siochrú, this six-page article gives a historical view of how sectarian conflicts were developing in the early seventeenth century within the politics of the three kingdoms. It may be of interest to teachers and senior students with an interest in history.
Provides a timeline of issues affecting Palestine and Israel.
Guide to websites containing information on the conflict and poitics in Northern Ireland
This is a comprehensive website on Northern Ireland with links to a whole variety of source material as indicated below. It is a resource most suitable for teachers and other professionals.
From its introduction:
'The amount of information about Northern Ireland in general on the web has increased considerably over the past number of years. There has also been an increase in the amount of information that relates to the Northern Ireland conflict. This information varies in type from websites which have a sole interest in the conflict to those websites which, while not specifically concerned with ''he Troubles', do contain information of use to those with an interest in this topic. The range of institutions, groups and individuals providing this information is very wide. The quantity and quality of the information on the conflict also varies from website to website.'
Links within home page include:
Introduction, Key Sites for Information on the Northern Ireland Conflict, Irish University Links, Governments Sites, Political Parties, News Agencies, Other Groups and Individuals, Discussion Lists and Newsgroups, Some Irish History Sites, Some 'All Things Irish' sites.
This is an academic website with a broad range of Irish-related articles, including this one on the "Orange Order, Militant Protestantism and anti-Catholicism':
A Bibliographical Essay by Donald MacRaild, University of Sunderland which outlines the main study refernces available for this subject - a good starting point if you want to study this topic in depth.
The Blanket - A Journal of Protest and Dissent
The Blanket project exists as a commitment to freedom of speech. Its purpose is to facilitate analysis, debate and discussion, to resist censorship, and to create the space for a diversity of views. It has new articles posted on a weekly basis so it is covering topical events and issues. Good source for radical viewpoints.
Centre for the Study of Conflict
School of History, Philosophy and Politics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Ulster
Book Review - Sectarianism, Children and Community Relations in Northern Ireland by Paul Connolly with Paul Maginn, Published by the University of Ulster, Coleraine 1999
From the book's introduction:
'It is not surprising that children and young people should provide the focus of so much academic and political attention. Most fundamentally, they represent 'the future'. While there may exist a relatively pessimistic attitude towards the ability to mend bridges and resolve conflict among the adult population, children and young people are often regarded as less 'entrenched' and more receptive to new ways of thinking. It may well be because they are seen as holding the key to the future that some of the most concerted and sustained attempts at community relations work has been aimed at this age group.'
The book can be purchased for £6 however the text is also available online through an external link on the website. This is an in-depth study for specialist research; the contents page refers to specific areas of interest.