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  • Should it happen? How might it happen?
  • By: Brendan O'Leary
  • Narrated by: Brendan Dempsey
  • Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)
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Will Ireland really reunite?

Throughout the century since partition the unification of the two parts of the island seemed impossible. Many still feel that it is, particularly because of the bloody legacy of past conflict.

However, by 2030, if not sooner, Ulster unionists' demographic and electoral advantages will be over. And in the light of Brexit, the rising popularity of Sinn Féin, political developments both sides of the border, and within Great Britain, Irish unification referendums will become increasingly likely. Yet even those who want these to happen are not prepared.

Making Sense of a United Ireland is a landmark exploration of this most contentious of issues. Distinguished political scientist Brendan O'Leary—a global expert on divided places, who has been profoundly engaged with the Irish question for nearly four decades—argues that the time to consider the future of the island of Ireland is now.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Brendan O'Leary (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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Should be required reading for everyone - including unionists - who are interested in and concerned about the fate of this island (Andy Pollak)
A highly impressive piece of research . . . several books have been written about this subject in 2022 alone, but for sheer intellectual firepower O'Leary wins first prize (Andrew Lynch)
Brilliant (Brian Feeney)

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Highly Insightful

Explained brilliantly the many complexities on the road to 'a Nation once again'. Excellently read.

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Brilliant analysis. Well done!!!!!

Thorough. Comprehensive. Roadmap. This book and the Arins data are essential to help navigate the future and avoid pitfalls and generate community cohesion.

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Excellent, informative and thought provoking

A must read for anyone thinking about a future Ireland or constitutions generally.
Congratulations to the author and producers on an excellent book.

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Excellent tour d'horizon

This is a first class analysis of the challenges and opportunities of a future process to create and establish a united Ireland. It is fair, balanced and realistic. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a professional, academic and unemotional treatment of the subject.
In addition, the performance is very good, easy to listen to, and highly professional.

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