Kathryn Mannix, author of With The End in Mind Dr Kathryn Mannix, a leading palliative care specialist and author, talks to VIEW editor Brian Pelan about why we need to have more conversations about dying and death and the vital role her sector carries out in helping people to cope with various terminal conditions Question– Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? Answer – I grew up in the north west of England. I went to a medical school up in the north east of England and met a ‘Geordie’ on my first day and married him. So,…
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I owe a huge debt of gratitude to All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care for allowing VIEWdigital the opportunity to produce the latest issue of VIEW on such a sensitive issue.
Families are being urged to support Glow Walk – organised by Autism NI – on Friday, October 18, in Belfast’s Victoria Park
https://issuu.com/brianpelanone/docs/housing_edition_52 By VIEW editor Brian Pelan One thing that the political parties and a broad range of academics, housing associations, voluntary bodies and wider civic society agree on in the Republic of Ireland is that there is a housing crisis. There is a difference of opinions on what the solution should be. Our latest edition of VIEW concentrates on looking at social/public housing issues and gathers an extensive range of views on the present state of it and poses the question – does the State need to embark on a huge public housing building programme to effectively tackle the dire…
By VIEW editor Brian Pelan https://youtu.be/Cd_kz5f90KM Residents in west Belfast have vowed to continue their campaign to stop a community green space being turned into a new sports facility. The Friends of Glassmullin Open Green residents group in Andersonstown held an ‘Open Day’ on the green yesterday. The residents were involved in a stand-off with contractors last week as work was due to begin at the green space. They have been campaigning against the construction plan to build a 3G pitch, car park and pavilion in the area for the past six years. Friends of Glassmullin Green have said that…
If you’re tired of banks that serve themselves instead of their customers, then a community bank might be the alternative you’re looking for. Our Money, a grassroots campaign of volunteers and members of the public who want a community bank for Northern Ireland, have organised an information meeting at Queen’s University for September 18. A spokesperson for the group said: “Over a decade on from the crash of 2008, when the big banks were bailed out using public money, we’re still living with austerity, savage public spending cuts, stagnating wages and escalating debt. On top of this, global warming is now…
Jonathan Porritt speaking at last night’s event in Belfast By Una Murphy ENVIRONMENTALIST Jonathan Porritt has backed young people’s “global rebellion” against climate breakdown. He told 550 people in Belfast that he was “100 percent” behind the Extinction Rebellion campaign and said young people must be supported in their protests. A global strike is planned on September 20 and workers as well as students have been urged to take to the streets to demonstrate about the climate emergency. “We need the support and the enthusiasm of young people,” he said. “The rebellion for the future of life on earth is…
By VIEW editor Brian Pelan The rainbow colours of the LGBTQ movement took over the streets of Belfast yesterday as thousands of people soaked up the fun atmosphere of the Belfast Pride parade. Belfast Lord Mayor John Finucane led off the marchers from Customs House Square in Belfast. The size of the march and those watching from the sides has grown in size every year. Belfast’s first ever Pride parade was in 1991, when about 100 people took part. Watch our YouTube video below https://youtu.be/j1NjMfwqT9Y Belfast Lord Mayor John Finucane, left, helps to carry banner
By Jane Corscadden Members of Charged and Here NI on the march in Belfast Pride As thousands of people prepare to take part in Belfast Pride today, two tech community group of volunteers in Northern Ireland are determined to increase visibility for LGBTQ issues. Tech group Charged launched their first campaign earlier this year. The ‘Pride in Tech’ event discussed LGBTQ issues in the tech community and how to make the industry more inclusive. Andrew Cunningham from Charged said they want “companies to learn how to make their spaces more LGBTQ friendly”. Another group advocating for further visibility are Here…
VIEW editor Brian Pelan with the bike that was rode by this year’s Tour de France 2019 winner Egan Bernal McConvey Cycles on the Ormeau Road in Belfast was at the centre of attention today as hundreds of cyclists, including VIEW editor Brian Pelan, came to view the bike that Tour de France 2019 winner, Egan Bernal, rode this summer in the final stage of the race. The cycle store also today confirm an international deal with high-quality Italian bike manufacturer Pinarello who made the bike that Bernal rode. The business, owned by Eamon McConvey, is one of only two…
By Jane Corscadden and Una Murphy Pop Up Park set up following the Primark fire in Belfast city centre – Image: Mal McCann BELFAST councillors and voluntary groups have welcomed research into permanently pedestrianising more parts of the city centre. The council’s pop-up play parks set up following the Primark fire in the historic Bank Buildings last year were a big hit with the public. Now councillors want to find out if more permanent city centre space for pedestrians is feasible. Thousands of people signed a petition calling on Belfast City Council and other agencies to reconsider when the city…
Marie-Therese Davis-Hanson, a year round sea swimmer, easily and quickly checking the water quality results and event information for her day out at the beach, on the new app.’ The €1m EU funded SWIM (System for Bathing Water Quality Monitoring) Project has launched its pilot app, for beach-lovers to use at nine designated cross-border beaches. The app aims to provide users with information on water quality and local events. SWIM combines the expertise of University College Dublin, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. The app will make it quick and simple for users to access bathing water…
Ummi Hoque, an 18-year-old student who received National Lottery funding to help drive climate action in her local community, and who recently joined the hundreds of thousands of young people around the world striking together for climate action The National Lottery Community Fund today launched a new £100 million Climate Action Fund that will enable people and communities to take the lead in tackling the climate emergency. The new fund, from the largest funder of community activity in the UK, will build a network of people and communities, well-placed to drive change within, between and beyond their community. The funder…
Some of those present at the print launch in Dublin The front cover of the VIEW issue which looked at the housing crisis in the Republic of Ireland VIEWdigital launched its print edition of VIEW magazine, which looked at the housing crisis in the Republic of Ireland, at an event in Dublin yesterday. VIEW editor Brian Pelan, VIEWdigital co-founder Una Murphy and VIEW deputy editor Kathryn Johnson welcomed a range of people and organisations who came to the launch, which was held at the Royal Society of Antiquaries building in Merrion Square. Among those who attended were homelessness campaigner Fr…
Tom Gilligan Tom Gilligan, Director of Services at Mayo County Council, explains how the Vacant Homes initiative is helping to address the housing shortage and breathing new life back into communities VacantHomes.ie, the innovative website initiated by Mayo County Council on behalf of the local government sector, is going from strength to strength. Bringing empty units back into use benefits property owners, people with a housing need, the local economy, climate change and also helps protect local services. It’s a no brainer and a win-win for everyone. By utilising existing housing stock, the supply of accommodation increases and this helps…
