Across Divides

About Across Divides

Across Divides explores the key issues impacting communities on the island of Ireland, focusing on cooperation, connection, and mutual understanding. In Season 3 we speak with young people about what peace means to them over a quarter of a century since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The issues faced by young people today are complex and interconnected. They include challenges with climate change and mental health, employment and inclusion. Youth work provides platforms and forums for these issues to be discussed, and we talk through some of the barriers and opportunities for all-island collaborations. In many case,s we find a need for listening and compassion, and direct actions to secure the future of the island’s youth. Young people are well informed on the issues that affect the,m and the series explores some of the innovative ways they are raising their voices to levels where they can have a meaningful impact. Season 2 takes a deep dive into the Shifting Tides Project, connecting coastal communities and marine environments on the twin shores of Carlingford Lough, working across the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Over six brand new episodes, we discuss global challenges facing our seas, from climate change and pollution, to overfishing and habitat loss; we also reflect on how scientists, artists, and communities are making sense of local issues and finding creative ways to respond, including citizen science, storytelling, music making, and nature restoration. Producer and Host: Alexander McMaster Sound Editor: Luke Lacey Project Director: Suzie Cahn Season One was a series of conversations and creative reflections about civil society and community work: their contribution to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland’s shared challenges and current and future collaboration on solutions.

Publisher

Across Divides

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2022

Latest episode

10 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jun 2025

   S3 Ep5: Understanding and Humanity

   This episode explores understanding and humanity, addressing sensitive topics like physical and sexual violence, including Ritual Abuse, Mind Control, and Organised Abuse (RAMCOA).

2. 

   10 Jun 2025

   S3 Ep4: Identity and Culture

   Leou Jiun Chiau, Duillean O'Sullivan, and Deirbhile Larkin explore the evolving identities of young people in Ireland, shaped by both historical roots and increasing openness, fostering diverse communities.

3. 

   10 Jun 2025

   S3 Ep3: Climate Climate Change and Peace Building

   Noah Shively-Blinn, Franek Dobronski, Jane Kyle, and Eolain Downey examine the pressures on young people to address the climate crisis, focusing on climate justice and sustainable solutions in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Across Divides

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Leou Jiun Chiau
• Duillean O'Sullivan
• Deirbhile Larkin
• Noah Shively-Blinn
• Franek Dobronski

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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