iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The stand off in Drumcree continues and threatens the stability of Stormont. I’m quoted a few times in this @financialtimes.com article by @judewebber.bsky.social on the growing debate around political reform. www.ft.com/content/9297...

ft.com

Stand-off over Protestant march pushes Northern Ireland politics to the brink

Crisis over attempted march down Catholic road may hasten reform of Stormont’s political institutions

183

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ft.com

Stand-off over Protestant march pushes Northern Ireland politics to the brink

Crisis over attempted march down Catholic road may hasten reform of Stormont’s political institutions

183

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Sarah Creighton @saraita101.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There *may* be some progress on the Garvaghy Road parade. If the Orange Order accept whatever is on the table, we might get an agreement.

2151

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Alan Renwick @alanrenwick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Immediate thoughts on Andy Burnham's announcement today of a national commission on electoral reform. Doing this process well will be really important. theconversation.com/if-he-wants-...

theconversation.com

If he wants to secure legitimacy for electoral reform, Andy Burnham must stick to these rules

Involving both the public and all parties in shaping reforms on how they vote will be crucial.

43618

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

With tensions running so high in NI, here's @conorjkelly.bsky.social and my account of what happens if the DUP or Sinn Féin walk out of the Executive, and why the arrangements put in place in 2022 will not lead to an early election unless those parties work together: ukandeu.ac.uk/what-happens...

ukandeu.ac.uk

What happens next if power sharing at Stormont collapses over Drumcree? - UK in a changing Europe

Conor J. Kelly and Colin Murray discuss what would happen next if one of the major parties pulled out of the Stormont...

1187

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Alan Renwick @alanrenwick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Andy Burnham has announced a National Commission on Electoral Reform. The voting system is the heart of our democracy: this will be a vital debate. The Constitution Unit will work to ensure it’s an informed debate. Look out for our project launching next week examining the options and their effects.

24718

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/4 🧵 What happens next if power sharing at Stormont collapses over Drumcree? @colinmurray.bsky.social and I have taken a look for @ukandeu.bsky.social. The answer is perhaps less straightforward than you might think. ukandeu.ac.uk/what-happens...

ukandeu.ac.uk

What happens next if power sharing at Stormont collapses over Drumcree? - UK in a changing Europe

Conor J. Kelly and Colin Murray discuss what would happen next if one of the major parties pulled out of the Stormont...

11412

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"The crisis underscores the precarious nature of the power-sharing settlement in Northern Ireland". @conorjkelly.bsky.social and @colinmurray.bsky.social consider how the recent events at Drumcree could impact the functioning of the Executive in Northern Ireland. ukandeu.ac.uk/what-happens...

ukandeu.ac.uk

What happens next if power sharing at Stormont collapses over Drumcree? - UK in a changing Europe

Conor J. Kelly and Colin Murray discuss what would happen next if one of the major parties pulled out of the Stormont...

0106

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The next election will now be the Drumcree Election one way or another. But it won't come in a month even if one party leaves the Executive. Other ministers remain in post for 24 weeks under the 2022 Act, so we'd still be looking at a Spring 2027 election. But will that lead to any "cooling off"?

23310

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

‘Too much is at stake’: Catholic and Protestant Archbishops issue joint call for people to ‘be good neighours to each other’ www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

irishtimes.com

011

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

‘Micheál Martin described the decision by the Parades Commission of Northern Ireland to allow an Orange Order parade to go down the Garvaghy Road as "incomprehensible and wrong". www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...

rte.ie

Taoiseach appeals for 'calm on all sides' in Portadown

The Taoiseach has said he is very concerned about the situation in Portadown and called for "calm on all sides".

1115

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 27/09/2026

Don’t be at all surprised if Stormont collapses one way or another this week – SF because the present-day structures don’t serve the interest of nationalists; DUP because the First Minister participated in an unlawful protest gathering – and for another stalemate that last for *years*.

610133

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Assuming there is an English language requirement, but ‘Dark’ is easily in the top 10 best shows of the 21st century.

static.klipy.com

Jonas Kahnwald's Intense Stare

ALT: Jonas Kahnwald's Intense Stare

010

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

ARINS Project @arinsproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

ARINS commissioned article in today's Irish Times from @conorjkelly.bsky.social and David Kenny: 🗞️How would a Border poll on Irish unity get called in Northern Ireland?🗞️ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202... @ndirishstudies.bsky.social @ria.ie

irishtimes.com

How would a Border poll on Irish unity get called in Northern Ireland?

The Belfast Agreement sets out rules for calling a unity referendum, but is vague on some details

022

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Final call for tomorrow night's book launch. 6 pm at Malet Street in Bloomsbury and online. More details via the sign up link below!

010

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 18/09/2026

The people voted almost 50 years ago to widen the Seanad electorate - and only 13 years ago to save it from extinction. But now that the electorate HAS been widened, only 9% of potential voters have signed up. That says many things - including that the upper house is out of favour again.

jrnl.ie

A million people can now vote in Seanad elections, but they're not signing up

The biggest reform to Seanad elections in a generation has opened the university panels to graduates from more than 80 institutions. So far, it’s not gone to plan when it comes to the numbers.

8233

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We live in a poll-driven political age, but it's important for all politicians to remember that they can lead/influence public opinion through leadership and communication.

614517

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 16/09/2026

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted today while driving his car through Dublin city. His brother, Danny Healy-Rae, told the Dáil he hoped his brother would be out of hospital tomorrow. www.thejournal.ie/michael-heal...

152

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The sign up link for my book launch on 23 September can be found below. We have a fantastic panel with @timbale.bsky.social @benworthy.bsky.social and Giada Lagana due to contribute. Please join us online or in Bloomsbury :)

045

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes

4059812394

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A campaign for *MSF* to be banned as a terrorist group (on the paper thin basis of claims about 2 past employees) is the product of the UK Govt being willing to divorce any meaningful conception of societal threat from its use of proscription powers. Govt needs to wake up to the madness of this:

961916704

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 10/09/2026

Only 71,850 people have registered to vote in the new Higher Education constituency for the Seanad, despite a potential electorate of between 800,000 and 1,000,000 graduates. The unified 6-seater is open to graduates of over 80 higher level institutions, not just the historic TCD and NUI.

237170

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

045

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 08/09/2026

Dublin Airport has advised passengers that some flights in and out of the airport are subject to delays as a knock-on impact of air traffic control issues in the UK. The worst affected airports are Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, according to Flightradar24. jrnl.ie/7156195

jrnl.ie

Dublin Airport warns of delays due to air traffic control issues in the UK

Around 200 flights were cancelled this afternoon because of the air traffic control issue, with that number expected to rise.

003

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

1/4 📚 I’m delighted to be launching my new book, Explaining Northern Ireland Party Stances on the EU: Dividing Lines Before and After Brexit, at Birkbeck on 23 September. It starts at 6pm and you can join us in person or online: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...

bbk.ac.uk

Book Launch: 'Explaining Northern Ireland Party Stances on the EU' by Birkbeck alumnus Dr Conor J. Kelly

Book Launch: 'Explaining Northern Ireland Party Stances on the EU'

1177

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

bbk.ac.uk

Book Launch: 'Explaining Northern Ireland Party Stances on the EU' by Birkbeck alumnus Dr Conor J. Kelly

Book Launch: 'Explaining Northern Ireland Party Stances on the EU'

1177

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 01/09/2026

READ THIS: Had the European Convention on Human Rights not been part of British law, there would STILL be no justice for the 97 Hillsborough victims and their families, writes Oxford University's Murray Hunt👇 🔗 www.modernslaverypec.org/latest/hills... Human rights law is on the side of the people

616067

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Brendan Hughes @brendanhughes64.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

NEW: Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent judge-led review of the decision-making procedures of the Parades Commission. In a statement Chris Bryant says it will "strengthen" the body's work. "In the meantime, the current commissioners have my full backing."

111

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This is not really a departure from previous PMs. The UK government has a discretionary power to call a referendum in Northern Ireland, but they are under a mandatory duty to call a referendum a if a majority for unification 'appears likely'. See C8 here: www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

161

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

161

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

One of the issues of signing letters for cases relating to ‘academic freedom’ that you don’t have direct knowledge or connection to is that it prompts not unreasonable questions regarding the cases you have chosen to remain silent on. Why do certain cases matter more than others?

38311

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thanks to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social policy engagement blog for helping to promote my new book on Northern Ireland's political parties and EU integration! blogs.qub.ac.uk/qpol/how-nor...

blogs.qub.ac.uk

How Northern Ireland’s parties navigated Europe before and after Brexit – QPOL

011

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Leaders of flag-raising group Raise the Colours Oxfordshire placed trackers on highway workers’ cars to find out their home addresses, the High Court has heard. RTC then attempted to intimidate the highway staff into no longer removing flags by repeating their addresses to them.

791029731

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What a loss to Irish music and culture. I saw him at the Beacon Theatre in NYC in 2015 and was mesmerised. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

010

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Devolved Election Projections @devolvedelections.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Our projection on the latest @belfasttelegraph.co.uk / @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll. ☘️ SF — 21 🦁 DUP — 17 🌹 SDLP — 15 🔷 UUP — 14 Ⓣ TUV — 9 🤝 AP — 8 🌱 GP — 3 ✊ PBP — 2 ⚫ Ind — 1 devolvedelections.co.uk/northern-ire...

2104

Reposted by Conor J. Kelly

Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Is this an inflection point for unionism? Only the second time since the DUP overtook the UUP in 2003 that a poll has put the Ulster Unionists ahead (the other being amid the DUP's leadership chaos in 2021). Also very bad for Alliance - now clearly behind Claire Hanna's SDLP.

172

Conor J. Kelly @conorjkelly.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Great to be in my home county of #Donegal for the always fascinating @macgillschool.bsky.social

010