Northern Protestants: On Shifting Ground

Twenty years after her groundbreaking book, Northern Protestants: An Unsettled People, Susan McKay returns to interview members of the Northern Protestant community in Northern Ireland. The result is a vivid and multi-layered portrait of a diverse and fluid community, written with McKay's trademark passion and conviction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 346 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2021
Publisher: Colourpoint Creative Ltd

Twenty years after the publication of her groundbreaking book, Northern Protestants: An Unsettled People, Susan McKay returns to the people she affectionately refers to as her own—those with a Protestant background in Northern Ireland. In this context, McKay conducts in-depth interviews with a diverse range of individuals hailing from various parts of Northern Ireland. These individuals include students, politicians, ex-security force members, victims and survivors, former paramilitaries, businesspeople, religious leaders, community workers, writers, and many others. McKay's objective is to explore how the Northern Protestant community is navigating the ever-changing terrain upon which it stands. She provides a platform for the Lundys, those who find liberation in exile, to share their stories.

The outcome is a captivating and intricate portrayal of a community that is both diverse and fluid. Written with McKay's trademark passion and conviction, and filled with vulnerable and courageous testimonies, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Northern Ireland's social and political landscape.

Sean OHagan, Observer, aptly describes it as a "fascinating and constantly thought-provoking book." Claire Mitchell, Irish Times, emphasizes its significance by calling it "Vital reading in all senses of the word."

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780732640