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- 3 weeks ago
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 4, Episode 5
This is a live recording of an interview with Monica McWilliams on 29th April 2026 as part of Corrymeela’s 60th anniversary exhibition hosted by the Linenhall Library. Jonny Clark asks Monica questions relating to her life and work as told in her recent memoir “Stand Up, Speak Out”. The political environment of Northern Ireland in the mid 90’s leading up to the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement was one of hope, but hope tempered with anxiety and continual mistrust and constant arguments between the main parties. It seemed for many of us that long term peace was too good to believe. Into this environment of anxiety and polarisation came the fresh voice of Monica McWilliams and the Women’s Coalition. They seemed to transcend the old sectarian talking points and brought hope by talking about real issues and by breaking into the patriarchal world not just of NI Politics but our wider society. The Women’s Coalition received enough votes to gain seats at the negotiating table for the Multi-Party talks which led to our Agreement. Without their presence the table would have been surrounded entirely by men. This unlikely and inspirational story was recently told in the brilliant play “Cuckoo Land”. Monica McWilliams is an academic, a human rights activist, former politician, she was Chief Commisioner for the NI Human Rights from 2005–2011, and was the Oversight Commissioner for prison reform in Northern Ireland (2011–2015). She currently sits on the Independent Reporting Commission for the disbandment of paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland.She is Emeritus Professor in the Transitional Justice Institute at Ulster University and continues her academic research into domestic violence. We want to pay tribute to the Linenhall Library and Patsy Horton who hosted this live recording.
- Apr 22, 2026
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 4, Episode 4. Paul Hutchinson
We talk to Paul Hutchinson about his life and work. Paul is a mediator, a group facilitator, a therapist and an artist. He spent several years as the centre director of Corrymeela and has written the book “Between The Bells”. He has also produced films including Vacancies which is a reflection on the lives lost during the Troubles.
- Mar 31, 2026
The Corrymeela Podcast. Season 4, Episode 3. Mandy Cook
Mandy Cook is a therapist who works a great deal with those who have experienced religious trauma. In her words she makes "space for unravelling, contemplating & practicing ways to find our way home to ourselves & each other". In this podcast we explore her journey from growing up in the Free Presbyterian church, to being a Queer woman helping people as a psychotherapist. We talk about some of the themes of her work, helping people find the rage to reject the past and to emerge from contexts of religious trauma so they can build hope-filled lives. Mandy is a long time friend of Corrymeela and references her collaboration with us in projects like "Blessed Are The Brave" and the "Becoming Holy" series.
- Feb 26, 2026
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 4, Episode 2. Jo Berry and Pat Magee: Beyond the Brighton bomb
This is a live recording of a conversation held at an event in June 2025 called Borderlands. This is a monthly event run by Jonny Clark from Corrymeela and a small cluster of friends and partners. Last June it was a profound privilege to host Jo Berry CBE and Pat Magee at the Black Box for our event that came days before the annual Day of Reflection. Their story is one of the most challenging and inspiring examples of reconciliation we have encountered. Jo and Pat were brought together through tragedy: the Brighton bomb that killed Jo’s father, Sir Anthony Berry. Years later, Jo made the extraordinary choice to seek out the man responsible for his death. What followed was not a moment of closure, but the beginning of a long, evolving journey of dialogue.
- Feb 3, 2026
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 4, Episode 1. Damian Gorman
Damian Gorman is a playwright, poet, and committed peacebuilder who has used his art to build bridges in theatres, playhouses and peace centres all over Ireland and the world. He has addressed large audiences and he has worked with small groups facilitating challenging conversations in places of conflict. Born in Newcastle, County Down, Damian has devoted much of his career to exploring the human stories that emerged from the Troubles, fostering dialogue and understanding through theatre, poetry, and community engagement. He has recently taken up the role of Head of Peacebuilding at the brilliant charity Children In Crossfire.
- Oct 29, 202550 min
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 3 special - Pádraig Ó Tuama
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He has published poetry, essays, a memoir and works of theology. He led Corrymeela from 2014-2019. He currently lives in the USA, in New York City, where he presents Poetry Unbound, is poet-in-residence with Columbia University’s Conflict and Cooperation Centre, and writes. He has two new books for 2025: Kitchen Hymns (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press) and 44 Poems on Being with Each Other (Canongate and WW Norton).As always, you can download a full transcript and discussion questions here.
- Oct 22, 202546 min
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 3, Compilation 4
In this last of four special compilation episodes of The Corrymeela Podcast, we revisit interviews with guests who shared their insights on conflict and reconciliation. Featured in this episode are Duncan Morrow, Dong Jin Kim, Christine Bell, Juliane Okot Bitek, Peter Coleman, and Marina Cantacuzino, who bring us their thoughts on peace processes, conflict resolution, and the work of forgiveness.You can find a full transcript and discussion questions here.
- Oct 15, 202547 min
The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 3, Compilation 3
In this third of four special compilation episodes, we return to previous guests who spoke with us about language, storytelling, and the past. Included in this episode are Sarah Perry, Sef Townsend, John Paul Lederach, Richard Holloway, and Nóirín Ní Riain.As always, you can download a full transcript and discussion questions here.
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