Events & Conferences


In Conversation with Declan Lawn
Dec
6

In Conversation with Declan Lawn

Stephen Walker and Declan Lawn in conversation .

Two writers discuss the life and legacy of John Hume. Hear Declan and Stephen talk in their hometown of Ballymena.

This promises to be a wonderful evening at The Braid Theatre.

Stephen Walker is a former Political Correspondent with BBC Northern Ireland. He and Declan worked together as reporters on the BBC NI current affairs programme Spotlight.

Declan is a screenwriter and has written high profile BBC dramas including The Salisbury Poisonings and Blue Lights.

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  • Early booking is advisable - as previous events have Sold Out.

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In Conversation with Donna Traynor
Nov
27

In Conversation with Donna Traynor

Hear the inside story into the political book of 2023 !

Join author Stephen Walker and broadcaster Donna Traynor at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Monday 27 November at 7.30 pm. Tickets £12.50.

Stephen and Donna will discuss Stephen’s new landmark book ‘John Hume: The Persuader’. They will talk about John Hume’s life and legacy and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Signed books will be available. Early Booking is recommended.

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Stephen Walker in conversation with Mark Devenport
Nov
22

Stephen Walker in conversation with Mark Devenport

Join author Stephen Walker in conversation with broadcaster Mark Devenport  as they discuss ‘The Persuader’, the new book on John Hume. 

Published by Gill Books, ‘ The Persuader ‘ has  been described by the Irish Times as the ‘definitive biography of John Hume.’ 

Peacemaker, politician and Nobel laureate: John Hume was a titan of Irish political history and one of the key architects of the Good Friday Agreement.  

But who was the real John Hume ? What motivated him ?How was he viewed by friends, family and political rivals ?

Based on 100 new interviews, Stephen Walker’s timely and authoritative biography examines the career of a man once dubbed “ Ireland’s Greatest”.  

Hear Stephen Walker and Mark Devenport explore John Hume’s life and legacy.

Stephen Walker is the author of three books and a former BBC Northern Ireland Political Correspondent. 

Mark Devenport is a writer and broadcaster. He was previously the BBC’s Ireland Correspondent and BBC Northern Ireland’s Political Editor. 

For more information and to book call 028 44619000
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‘The Persuader’ available at:

Gill Books \ No Alibis \ Bridge Books, Dromore \ Little Acorns, Derry \ Bookstation \ Kennys \ Books.IE \ Eason \ Waterstones \ Amazon \ WH Smith

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Stephen Walker in conversation with broadcaster Enda McClafferty
Nov
19

Stephen Walker in conversation with broadcaster Enda McClafferty

Join author Stephen Walker in conversation with broadcaster Enda McClafferty as they discuss ‘The Persuader’, the new book on John Hume. 

Published by Gill Books, Stephen Walker’s book has   been described by the Irish Times as the ‘definitive biography of John Hume.’ 

Peacemaker, politician and Nobel laureate: John Hume was a titan of Irish political history and one of the key architects of the Good Friday Agreement.  

But who was the real John Hume? What motivated him? How was he viewed by friends, family and political rivals?

What is his legacy? 

Based on 100 new interviews, Stephen Walker’s timely and authoritative biography examines the career of a man once dubbed “Ireland’s Greatest”.  

Stephen Walker is the author of three books. An award winning journalist, he covered the politics of Northern Ireland for 30 years. He is a former Political Correspondent with BBC Northern Ireland and worked as an investigative reporter with BBC Spotlight. 

Enda McClafferty is the Political Editor for BBC Northern Ireland and previously worked for BBC Radio Foyle and the Belfast Telegraph. 

Tickets available here.

‘The Persuader’ available at:

Gill Books \ No Alibis \ Bridge Books, Dromore \ Little Acorns, Derry \ Bookstation \ Kennys \ Books.IE \ Eason \ Waterstones \ Amazon \ WH Smith

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Stephen Walker in conversation with David Blevins
Nov
16

Stephen Walker in conversation with David Blevins

Join author Stephen Walker in conversation with broadcaster David Blevins as they discuss ‘The Persuader’, the new book on John Hume. 

Published by Gill Books, ‘ The Persuader ‘ has been described by RTE as ‘ superb’ and the Irish Times said it was it was the  ‘definitive biography of John Hume.’ 

Tickets available here.

‘The Persuader’ available at:

Gill Books \ No Alibis \ Bridge Books, Dromore \ Little Acorns, Derry \ Bookstation \ Kennys \ Books.IE \ Eason \ Waterstones \ Amazon \ WH Smith

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Rostrevor Literary Festival
Nov
4

Rostrevor Literary Festival

Hear about the life of John Hume.  He was a peacemaker, a politician and history maker.

Stephen Walker talks about his new book ‘The Persuader’.

Discover behind the scenes anecdotes about John Hume and his life in politics.

A unique opportunity to hear about the life of one of the titans of Irish history. 

Tickets available here.

‘The Persuader’ available at:

Gill Books \ No Alibis \ Bridge Books, Dromore \ Little Acorns, Derry \ Bookstation \ Kennys \ Books.IE \ Eason \ Waterstones \ Amazon \ WH Smith

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Open House Festival - Stephen Walker in conversation with Mark Carruthers
Oct
29

Open House Festival - Stephen Walker in conversation with Mark Carruthers

Open House presents Stephen Walker, the author of ‘The Persuader’, in conversation with broadcaster Mark Carruthers.

Get a insight into John Hume, the politician, peacemaker and Nobel Laureate.

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‘The Persuader’ available at:

Gill Books \ No Alibis \ Bridge Books, Dromore \ Little Acorns, Derry \ Bookstation \ Kennys \ Books.IE \ Eason \ Waterstones \ Amazon \ WH Smith

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