In this episode of Northern Peacebuilders, we meet Michael Doherty, a practitioner of peacebuilding and mediation in Northern Ireland. Michael shares his personal journey, from working in a barbershop to becoming a community relations worker. He discusses the complexity of the conflict, his experiences as a mediator, and the challenges in achieving lasting peace. He emphasizes the need for trust, dialogue, and understanding between divided communities, and expresses concern about the incomplete reconciliation process and the potential for a return to violence.

Northern Peacebuilders is presented by Allan Leonard and produced by Shared Future News, to highlight the work and efforts of those seeking to contribute to better community relations in Northern Ireland.

This episode, with notes, is also available at Shared Future News.