From Ireland To Palestine: Damien, BDS Belfast

From Ireland to Palestine: Yousef M. Aljamal

n this episode of From Ireland to Palestine, we’re joined by Palestinian writer, journalist and translator Yousef M. Aljamal for a powerful conversation about Palestine, identity, resistance and the deep connections between the Irish and Palestinian struggles. Yousef shares his perspective on life in Gaza, the importance of storytelling, and how voices from Palestine continue to challenge occupation, displacement and injustice. The episode explores the role of media, memory and solidarity in helping people across the world better understand the Palestinian experience. A moving and important conversation on history, humanity and the ongoing fight for freedom.

From Ireland To Palestine: Tom McCune

In this powerful episode of From Ireland to Palestine, we sit down with Tom McCune, an Irish activist and recent participant in the Global Samud Flotilla—a civilian-led mission aimed at breaking the siege and bringing international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tom offers a vivid account of the flotilla’s journey and the moment it was intercepted by Israeli forces, after which he and other participants were detained. He speaks about the conditions they faced, the testimonies shared among the crew, and the wider context of human-rights violations that activists and international organisations have long raised concerns about. He also reflects on the deep history of Irish–Palestinian solidarity, the global network of people who continue to stand with Palestine through direct action, and what this experience taught him about resistance, courage, and the power of collective struggle. This conversation is raw, human, and deeply grounded in lived experience—an essential listen for anyone seeking to understand today’s grassroots movements and the enduring fight for justice.

From Ireland To Palestine: Damien, BDS Belfast

This week on From Ireland to Palestine, we’re joined by Damien from BDS Belfast for what will be the first of a semi-regular series of topical conversations on the latest developments in Palestine and the global solidarity movement.Unlike our usual long-form guest interviews, these episodes will focus more on current affairs, activism updates, and grassroots organising — offering insight into what’s happening on the ground both in Palestine and here in Ireland.In this discussion, Patrick and Damien explore recent news from Gaza, local boycott campaigns, and the growing public awareness around Palestinian rights in Ireland.🎧 Tune in for an open and informed chat that connects the dots between Irish solidarity and the global struggle for justice.

From Ireland To Palestine: QUB Palestine Assembly

In this episode, we’re joined by members of the **QUB Palestine Assembly**, a student-led movement at Queen’s University Belfast standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people.They share the story of how the Assembly began, what drives their activism, and their experiences of being attacked by PSNI officers on campus and arrested while peacefully protesting. We discuss the challenges of speaking out within academic institutions, and how Ireland’s own history of resistance shapes student solidarity with Palestine today.A powerful and honest conversation about courage, campus politics, and the cost of standing up for justice.

From Ireland to Palestine – Joe Glenton

This week we’re joined by Joe Glenton, former British soldier, author, and journalist who went AWOL after refusing to return to the war in Afghanistan. Joe speaks about his personal journey from serving in the military to becoming an outspoken critic of UK foreign policy, and how those experiences shape his perspective on Palestine today. In this powerful conversation, we explore war, resistance, and the importance of solidarity between struggles — from Ireland to Palestine and beyond.