Colin Harvey

@cjharvey1.bsky.social

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Professor, QUB | Belfast via Derry

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https://go.qub.ac.uk/charvey

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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 15h

Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.

He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.

The President’s term of office ends at midnight.

⁦‪@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 3d

Béal Feirste - Belfast.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 4d

Pathway, Botanic Gardens, Belfast.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 4d

Good evening, Belfast.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 5d

On latest ‘border poll’ musings.

Pause to recall the many things the British Government said were not happening here in the past.

Preparation and planning for potential constitutional change is well underway.

And the British Government knows it.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 6d

‘He said it was likely he would lend his voice to the campaign for a united Ireland, if a border poll was held.’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Fearghal Sharkey: Born campaigner on border polls and border smuggling

Feargal Sharkey appears in the latest edition of the Borderland - UK or United Ireland? podcast which focuses on campaigning.

www.bbc.co.uk

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 6d

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani issues challenge to Donald Trump after stunning win

www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani issues challenge to Donald Trump after stunning win

Democratic Socialist (34) achieves ‘one of the great US political upsets’, as Democrats post governor wins in New Jersey and Virginia

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Many people of my generation here will find the contemporary reintroduction of “pan-nationalist/republican front” disturbing and disheartening.

Those intent on adopting such terms should reflect deeply - and with a bit of maturity - on the potential consequences.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Béal Feirste.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 9d

Many congratulations to @sjamcbride.bsky.social @fotoole.bsky.social and the @arinsproject.bsky.social for delivering such a serious, well-informed and readable contribution to reflections on possible constitutional futures.

Essential reading.

FOR AND
Г-
AGAINST
A UNITED IRELAND
Fintan O'Toole
Sam McBride

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 10d

Oíche Shamhna.

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European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int · 10d

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights on 4 November, let's not forget the simple yet profound idea behind it: by protecting human rights and democratic governance, and ensuring their enforcement, Europe could secure lasting peace.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

‘The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the New Political Reality’

A recording of the symposium is now available here:
youtu.be/-3GcjqHtPyo?...

The Age of Backlash: The European Convention on Human Rights and the New Political Reality

YouTube video by Dublin European Law Institute (DELI)

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Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

The baffling obsession with the ECHR in English politics continues.

The potential for yet another direct collision with the GFA is there.

Unwise, ill-advised and foolish: legally and politically.

As they will discover, again.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to Dr Andrew Forde DCU for the opportunity to underline once again today the centrality of the ECHR to our peace process and peace agreement.

A significant conversation about the values that underpin successful, stable and sustainable democratic societies.

Online symposium
Adam Bodnar
Andrew Forde
Alice Donald
Colin Harvey
Mikael Rask Madsen
Veronika Fikfak
The Age of Backlash:
The European Convention on Human Rights and the new Political Reality
30 October 2025 // 12.00 - 13.30 Dublin time

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 12d

That’s number 313 obviously, Tony.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 12d

Really looking forward to this conversation with Prof John Doyle @arinsproject.bsky.social

Everyone welcome.

Ireland's
Future
Todhchai na hÉireann
THE OPPORTUNITIES, BENEFITS AND COSTS OF A UNITED IRELAND
PROFESSOR
PROFESSOR
COLIN HARVEY
JOHN DOYLE
IN CONVERSATION
THE BELMONT HOUSE HOTEL, BANBRIDGE CO.DOWN
WEDNESDAY 19th NOVEMBER 7PM SHARP
NON TICKETED EVENT

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Donal Coffey @donalcoffey.bsky.social · 13d

Brian Friel's "Translations" in Dakar: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Donegal to Dakar: the Irish play about British rule hitting home in post-colonial Senegal

An African staging of Brian Friel’s Translations resonates deeply as the country distances itself from France

www.theguardian.com

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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 13d

Prof Colin Harvey, QUB: United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever. Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing…

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever

Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

‘Serious players across these islands – and well beyond – realise that intensive and open governmental preparation cannot be deferred forever.’ @irishtimes.com

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

United Ireland debate is increasingly loud – preparation cannot be deferred forever

Guarantees are required, and a firm idea of what will be voted on. Enough is known to commence deliberations on timing

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

Howth Head.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

Ireland’s Eye.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 13d

Velvet Strand, Portmarnock.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14d

Cupán caife.

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 14d

TCD.

What does invisibility mean now? • Who gets to tell our stories?
Does the law always serve the common good?
Can art resist? • Does technology need culture?
Do ruins speak louder than monuments?
What does peace look like? o Does learning ever stop?

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Cathal Mac Coille @cathalmaccoille.bsky.social · 15d

Cycling to the Park, Catherine Connolly, president-elect of Ireland.
Comhghairdeas agus fáilte a Uachtaráin-tofa go dtí Páirc an Fhionnuisce!

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 15d

‘He believes the backlash against human rights gains can be turned around, pointing to the scale of public opposition globally to the war on Gaza.’

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

The growth, triumphs and ceaseless struggle of a lifelong human-rights activist

Lawyer Michael Farrell represented transgender woman Lydia Foy after earning his stripes during the Troubles in the North

www.irishtimes.com

Colin Harvey @cjharvey1.bsky.social · 16d

Ormeau Park, Belfast.

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