Martina Byrne, a community builder in Hilltown, Ireland, transformed her personal experiences of isolation into a proactive initiative to connect women. Co-founding a thriving women’s group, she fosters community through diverse activities. Motivated by her desire for connection, Byrne emphasizes peace, trust, and women’s roles in grassroots change, nurturing relationships for lasting impact. Continue reading Martina Byrne
Last week, at the Innovia Community Leadership Summit, 350 individuals united in a shared commitment to building community amidst division. They engaged in honest conversations about challenges and victories, emphasizing relationships, active listening, and curiosity. This collective effort reflects a quieter, yet powerful form of leadership focused on human connection and empathy. Continue reading Building Community
Vincenta Leyden, raised on the border of Northern and Southern Ireland, reflects on her complex identity shaped by the Troubles. Through poetry and art, she explores emotions and fosters connections among communities. Leyden urges a critical examination of inherited beliefs, recognizing the lasting impacts of conflict on everyday life and societal norms. Continue reading Vincenta Leyden
Manorhamilton, Ireland Nula McNulty is a lifelong resident of North Leitrim, Ireland, who returned home in 2003 after years working on Ireland’s east coast and two years in China as a food technologist. Raised on a mixed farm near the Northern Ireland border, she grew up during the Troubles with a father from the North and a mother from the South. Her upbringing instilled in … Continue reading Nula McNulty
Like so many of you, I woke up to news of war over the weekend. Again. Still comfortable in my own bed, yet suddenly uncomfortable with the destruction and trauma being unleashed on the other side of the world on my behalf, whether I wanted it or not. Two news stories caught my eye in those first few hours. The Red Crescent reported that the … Continue reading The first few hours of war
