Fact-Backed Talks Across Ireland Divides | Belfast News

A British university is pioneering a bold new approach to the divisive Irish unity debate—forcing participants from opposing sides to back every claim with hard evidence before going on camera. The project, Civic Space Two, funded by Ireland’s foreign ministry, brings together people who weren’t even born when the Good Friday Agreement was signed, challenging them to engage in fact-based dialogue instead of social media echo chambers. The result? Free online resources like animations and podcasts designed to help people understand each other’s positions—even if they don’t change their minds. Led by Professor Peter Shirlow, the initiative has already reshaped participants’ views, revealing gaps in both pro-unity and unionist arguments—and he’s now inviting groups like Sinn Féin and Ireland’s Future to join the conversation, urging them to step out of their own bubbles and participate in real, evidence-driven dialogue. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/british-university-brings-republicans-and-loyalists-together-for-united-ireland-talks-BKUCBMPSIJGJBCN5QB2VZTJN2A/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a59e51820a9c882d Report issues to [email protected].