Blog: Inside the Peace
If you want to know the "inside" story of the Northern Ireland peace process, then get down to the Oh Yeah Centre in Gordon Street next Thursday 10th May at 7.30 pm.
The David Ervine Foundation Annual Event as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival will host Tom Moran, one of the key American players in the peace process back in the 1990's.
Moran is Chairman, President and CEO of Mutual of America, so it doesn't get much bigger then that business-wise; especially for someone who started his career as a taxi driver – an amazing story in itself.
But even more interesting is the fact that he was one of five Americans who played a critical behind-the-scenes role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
The David Ervine event will be a one-off chance to hear the inside story of what went on to enable us to arrive at where we are at now.
Tom Moran will also share his memories of David Ervine and the role played by loyalists in the peace process.
The evening will also have the David Ervine Awards presented to community groups by David's wife Jeanette and entertainment will be provided by singer-songwriter Morgan MacIntyre.
Tickets, which are free, can be obtained at the Belfast Welcome Centre, Donegall Place (beside Boots) or online at www.cqaf.com or telephone 02890 246609.
Re-Launched Action Plan Now Available
The Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Area Action plan was re-launched today at the Greater Shankill Community Convention to a full house.
At the launch event, Jackie Redpath said "Children, young people and their families are at the core of this Action Plan. It is about bringing about change in one generation and it will take long term commitment and coherent integrated action to bring that about".
If you couldn't make it to the Convention to pick up a hard copy, you can download the document right here on the GSP website!
Action Plan Re-Launch Event
The Action Plan for the Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Area is being re-launched!
It is the product of the work of nine Task Groups, established by the Greater Shankill Community Convention back in 2005/6. The Task Groups have reviewed, revised and reformulated the 2008 Action Plan, deleting actions completed and identifying actions required to be on-going.
The Action Plan has been reformulated around the generational needs of the children, young people and families in our community.
The Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Area Action Plan has been approved by the Greater Shankill Community Convention and adopted by the Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.
The event which has been organised by the Greater Shankill Community Convention, is on Thursday the 26th April from 9.30AM-11AM in the Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road.
Electronic invitations have been sent by Jackie Redpath, but you don’t need an invitation to attend. If you haven’t received an email and would like to be added to the convention mailing list, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and you’ll be informed of upcoming Community Conventions.
Come along on the 26th from 9.30AM, see the “Bigger Picture” and get your copy of the new document!
The Action Plan for the Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Area is being re-launched!
It is the product of the work of nine Task Groups, established by the Greater Shankill Community Convention back in 2005/6.
The Task Groups have reviewed, revised and reformulated the 2008 Action Plan, deleting actions completed and identifying actions required to be on-going. In addition, the Action Plan has been reformulated around the generational needs of the children, young people and families in our community.
The Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Area Action Plan has been approved by the Greater Shankill Community Convention and adopted by the Greater Shankill Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.
The event which has been organised by the Greater Shankill Community Convention, is on Thursday the 26th April from 9.30AM-11AM in the Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road.
Electronic invitations have been sent by Jackie Redpath, but you don’t need an invitation to attend. If you haven’t received an email and would like to be added to the convention mailing list, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and you’ll be informed of upcoming Community Conventions.
Come along on the 26th from 9.30AM, see the “Bigger Picture” and get your copy of the new document!
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