One of the disappointments of devolution has been the failure of successive administrations to appreciate the potential of culture and arts.
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Carál Ní Chuilín: a minister under fire For more than 16 years I worked in corporate communications. I’m used to colleagues going over the top at what they perceive to be unjust criticism in the press. One of the…
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Culture minister Carál Ní Chuilín I’ve never met Carál Ní Chuilín, so I shouldn’t make too many assumptions about her. She has a Masters degree in management, and a track record as a ‘political activist’. A euphemism, I know.…
Continue ReadingA kick in the crotchets for Belfast’s Ulster Orchestra
The Ulster Hall, Belfast, home of the Ulster Orchestra One of the most remarkable acts of people power I witnessed during the Troubles happened at a concert in the Ulster Hall. The Ulster Orchestra was giving a concert, and…
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