Audio interview with Eunan O’Halpin, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Ed Moloney, Martin Mansergh, Danny Morrison and Jeffrey Donaldson by Patrick Geoghegan on 1 November 2010 for the Newstalk radio series Talking History. The interviewees offer diverse views on Ian Paisley’s career with particular focus on his contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. The interview was part of the Talking History radio series which explores historical events, individuals and processes through contributions from contemporary figures, leading academics and public writers.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 1 November 2010
Name of First Interviewee: Eunan O’Halpin, Donnacha Ó Beacháin
Name of Second Interviewee: Ed Moloney, Martin Mansergh
Name of Third Interviewee: Danny Morrison, Jeffrey Donaldson
Role at time of Interview: Eunan O’Halpin (Bank of Ireland Professor of History, TCD), Donnacha Ó Beacháin (Lecturer in the School of Law, DCU), Ed Moloney (Journalist), Martin Mansergh (Irish Minister of State), Danny Morrison (Writer), Jeffrey Donaldson (DUP MP for Lagan Valley)
Interviewer: Patrick Geoghegan
Purpose: Research, Academic
Media: Audio
Copyright: © 2012 Newstalk (www.newstalk.ie)
Link: Listen to the interview
Programme/Book/Article: Newstalk Talking History
Time Period covered: 1951-2008
Key Individuals: Eunan O’Halpin, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Ed Moloney, Martin Mansergh, Danny Morrisson, Jeffrey Donaldson, Ian Paisley, Bertie Ahern, Martin McGuinness
Key Words: Religion, violence, community relations, Civil Rights movement, Sinn Féin, St. Andrew’s Agreement