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The Border in Mind: Identity, Trauma and the Path to a Shared Ireland

The question of Irish unity is back at the centre of debate but what about the psychological bord...

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12.00 15 Nov 2026


The Border in Mind: Identity, Trauma and the Path to a Shared Ireland


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12.00 15 Nov 2026


The question of Irish unity is back at the centre of debate but what about the psychological border that still runs through people’s lives? Pat is joined by psychiatrist and former peace activist Dr Declan Lyons to discuss his new book, 'The Border in Mind: Identity, Trauma and the Path to a Shared Ireland'. They explore how trauma, memory, and identity continue to shape nationalist and unionist narratives long after the Good Friday Agreement.


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