A Sorry Business: How Britain's Accidental Apology for the Irish Famine Changed the Course of History
Date: 21 Sep - 21 Sep 2026
Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Venue: Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
Join David Kenny (Law) in conversation with David Kinley (Visiting Research Fellow, University of Sydney) about his latest book on Tony Blair’s 1997 ‘accidental apology’ for the Irish Famine and its extraordinary impact on peace negotiations in Northern Ireland.
For the full festival programme please see here.
This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
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