Cathal McManus
@cathalpmc.bsky.social
Lecturer in SSESW @ Queen’s University Belfast.
Interested in nationalism; conflict and peace processes. Also research Othering leading to political extremism and polarisation
https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/cathal-mcmanus
Interested in nationalism; conflict and peace processes. Also research Othering leading to political extremism and polarisation
https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/cathal-mcmanus
Very interesting seminar by @profcheryllawther.bsky.social discussing her new book on the topic of “Constructing Victimhood: Beyond Innocence and Guilt in Transitional Justice”
October 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Very interesting seminar by @profcheryllawther.bsky.social discussing her new book on the topic of “Constructing Victimhood: Beyond Innocence and Guilt in Transitional Justice”
Always nice to see the hard copy! Looks great!
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Always nice to see the hard copy! Looks great!
Some moody skies above Belfast this evening
September 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Some moody skies above Belfast this evening
An interesting piece as the new NFL season approaches (🥳).
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
August 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
An interesting piece as the new NFL season approaches (🥳).
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Perhaps this is a perfect summary of Trump and his business acumen...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
A walk in the Belfast hills #IrishSummer
August 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A walk in the Belfast hills #IrishSummer
A morning in the sunny Mourne Mountains
July 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A morning in the sunny Mourne Mountains
It must be exhausting having to hate so many, all of the time. This is utterly disgusting. I also wonder how many celebrating this will be out over the weekend claiming to be God fearing Christians…
July 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It must be exhausting having to hate so many, all of the time. This is utterly disgusting. I also wonder how many celebrating this will be out over the weekend claiming to be God fearing Christians…
Students on the “Divided Societies” strand of the AHSS International Summer School (Queen's University Belfast ) heard from three ex-combatants today. They discussed their experiences of the conflict and the peace process. Thanks to Michael, Lee and William for their time.
July 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Students on the “Divided Societies” strand of the AHSS International Summer School (Queen's University Belfast ) heard from three ex-combatants today. They discussed their experiences of the conflict and the peace process. Thanks to Michael, Lee and William for their time.
Sing us a song Luke
June 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Sing us a song Luke
It is 18 pages. I think I'll take my chances and try reading the full thing.
Thanks though...
Thanks though...
May 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It is 18 pages. I think I'll take my chances and try reading the full thing.
Thanks though...
Thanks though...
Lovely evening for a walk in the Belfast Hills
May 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Lovely evening for a walk in the Belfast Hills
A soggy trek in Silent Valley. Worse ways to start Easter break
April 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A soggy trek in Silent Valley. Worse ways to start Easter break
Sun shining on Lough Neagh today
April 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Sun shining on Lough Neagh today
Very interesting opening panel of Day 2 at the “Parity of esteem as a constitutional principle in Northern Ireland and beyond” conference in QUB. Very interesting contributions from @colinmurray.bsky.social and @swissbiscuit.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Very interesting opening panel of Day 2 at the “Parity of esteem as a constitutional principle in Northern Ireland and beyond” conference in QUB. Very interesting contributions from @colinmurray.bsky.social and @swissbiscuit.bsky.social
Great views from a very wet and windy Divis today
March 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Great views from a very wet and windy Divis today
My weekend reading has just been delivered. Thanks @kennysbookshop.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My weekend reading has just been delivered. Thanks @kennysbookshop.bsky.social
A lovely walk up Divis/Black mountain today. Great way to spend a Saturday
February 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A lovely walk up Divis/Black mountain today. Great way to spend a Saturday
My furry mate turns 11 today. He looks serious here because I am offering treats for good behaviour.
February 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My furry mate turns 11 today. He looks serious here because I am offering treats for good behaviour.
Waterfalls and fallen trees in Gortin Glen Forest Park
December 27, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Waterfalls and fallen trees in Gortin Glen Forest Park
I apologise, in advance, to everyone I know for what lies ahead in 2025…
December 25, 2024 at 11:41 PM
I apologise, in advance, to everyone I know for what lies ahead in 2025…
Happy Christmas/Holidays to you all. Hope you all have a lovely few days.
This little fella came to say hello while I was out walking today.
This little fella came to say hello while I was out walking today.
December 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Happy Christmas/Holidays to you all. Hope you all have a lovely few days.
This little fella came to say hello while I was out walking today.
This little fella came to say hello while I was out walking today.