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Peace Not Poleglass
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02/11/22 • 19 min
This week, we are returning to the early 70s as we are joined by prominent historian, Dr Éamon Phoenix to take a look back at when the lack of social housing available in catholic areas led the newly created Housing Executive to propose building a substantial estate at Poleglass.
That proposal wasn’t without its opposition and even drew the attention of the late Rev Dr Ian Paisley who famously marched through the area proclaiming that Protestant’s wanted peace, not Poleglass.
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In the beginning
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01/29/22 • 0 min
Over The Wire is a brand new podcast from the Andersonstown News and belfastmedia.com. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Andersonstown News, we will be delving into our archives to bring you some of the best stories that we have covered over the past five decades.
We Won't Be Kept Down Easily
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02/25/22 • 19 min
This week on Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by Áine McCabe, daughter of Norah McCabe who was killed after being struck by a plastic bullet on 8 July 1981 to discuss the impact that her mother's death had on her and the continuing campaign to end the use of plastic bullets.
Slums In The Sky
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03/04/22 • 33 min
This week on Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by former Cllr and MLA, Fra McCann to reflect on housing conditions in the lower Falls during the early 70s and to discuss the campaign to demolish Divis Flats.
The Burning of Long Kesh
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03/21/22 • 27 min
This week on Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by Jim McCann campaigner and author of 'And Then the Gates Flew Open: The Burning of Long Kesh', to discuss the events which led to the burning of Long Kesh in 1974 and the subsequent campaign for the truth around the use of CR Gas in the riot.
The Festival of the People
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07/29/22 • 18 min
This week on Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by Danny Morrison to reflect on the formation of Féile and Phobail - Ireland's largest community festival.
After the events in West Belfast in March 1988 which ld to the area being described as a "terrorist community", the decision was taken to launch a new community festival to demonstrate the positive aspects of the area.
40 Years of Safety
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08/11/22 • 13 min
This week on Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by Falls Women's Centre Manager Susan McCrory to reflect on 40 years of the centre providing a safe space for women and how their services have developed over that period.
Tackling Unemployment
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09/22/22 • 31 min
This week James McCarthy is joined by Cllr Geraldine McAteer to discuss the development of the West Belfast Economic Forum and the Obair Report into unemployment in the area. We also hear from Trade Unionist Paul McCorry who details his experience of looking for work after leaving school at the age of 15.
Pride and Prejudice
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10/26/22 • 26 min
Education, Education, Education
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11/10/22 • 28 min
On this episode of Over The Wire, James McCarthy is joined by Principal of St Mary's University College, Prof. Peter Finn to discuss the history of the college, it's amalgamation with St Joseph's and the future of the college.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Over The Wire have?
Over The Wire currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does Over The Wire cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Over The Wire?
The episode title 'Peace Not Poleglass' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Over The Wire?
The average episode length on Over The Wire is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Over The Wire released?
Episodes of Over The Wire are typically released every 12 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Over The Wire?
The first episode of Over The Wire was released on Jan 29, 2022.
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