Fifty Years on: The Troubles and the Struggle for Change in Northern Ireland - Paperback

by Malachi O'Doherty (Author)

A personal journey through Northern Ireland's troubled past and uncertain future. Fifty years ago, armed violence erupted, transforming Northern Ireland. Malachi O'Doherty recounts his experiences during the Troubles, recalling a social revolution overshadowed by conflict. This memoir explores the reshaping of Northern Ireland's culture, contrasting it with today's landscape.

O'Doherty interviews political and paramilitary figures, drawing a profile of an era marked by social change. He examines the frailty of the current peace as Brexit approaches, protest returns, and violence simmers. This is for readers seeking to understand:

• The complexities of Northern Ireland's past
• The struggle for change
• The challenges ahead

Discover the forces that shaped a nation and the uncertain path it now faces.

Author Biography

Malachi O'Doherty is a writer and broadcaster based in Belfast. He is a regular contributor to the Belfast Telegraph and to several BBC radio programs. He covered the Troubles and the peace process as a journalist and has written for several Irish and British newspapers and magazines, including the Irish Times, the New Statesman, the Scotsman and the Guardian.