Halfpints: Scotland and Ireland
Why are there two Scottish football clubs, one whose supporters wave the Irish tricolour, the other the Union Jack? The rivalry between Celtic and Rangers is just one aspect of a fascinating cultural interchange between Ireland and Scotland that goes back thousands of years. Naomi explores these ancient links and how they are still playing out in modern politics in this discussion with Professor Graham Walker, an expert on politics, sectarianism, culture and identity in Scotland and Northern Ireland at Queen’s University Belfast. We talk about how the bombshell of Brexit is alienating Scottish voters, and whether the quest for Scottish independence is making waves across the Irish sea.
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