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Halfpints preview: Brexit, the border and Irish unity

Halfpints preview: Brexit, the border and Irish unity

FromThe Irish Passport


Halfpints preview: Brexit, the border and Irish unity

FromThe Irish Passport

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1 minute
Released:
Jan 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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A sneak preview of a bonus episode published to thank our Patreon supporters. Hear the full episode at patreon.com/theirishpassport.



How has Brexit transformed the debate on Irish unification? Naomi O'Leary and Tim Mc Inerney hear from locals in Northern Ireland on why a referendum on unity some thought they'd never see in their lifetime suddenly seems closer than ever. Naomi describes the mood on the ground and lays out polling that shows why the border is such a decisive issue. David McCann of Slugger O'Toole explains how politics in Northern Ireland has transformed since the referendum, and we hear from self-described unionist Raymond McCord on why he's battling for clarification of the circumstances under which a vote on unification could be held.


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Released:
Jan 29, 2019
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Irish culture and current affairs with the historical backstory that explains it all. Presented by journalist Naomi O Leary and lecturer Tim Mc Inerney, this is your passport to Ireland.