The Sperrins: Mining, Power & Community in Northern Ireland

Welcome to The Sperrins: Mining, Power & Community in Northern Ireland. A podcast examining the realities behind a proposed goldmine and the decisions shaping one of Ireland’s most contested landscapes. From the heart of the Sperrin Mountains, this series follows the intersection of mining, political power, and community experience, unpacking what happens when global demand meets local lives. Through in-depth conversations, we explore: the public inquiry process and who it really serves the environmental and health risks of extractive industry the voices of those living with the consequences the wider questions of accountability, transparency, and justice This is about how decisions are made, who bears the cost, and what is at stake for communities, land, and future generations. If you’re interested in environmental justice, planning systems, or the realities behind large-scale development, this podcast offers insight, clarity, and lived experience from the ground. For the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the earth that supports us and the health of community now and for generations to come, we hold the line.

Language

English

Type

podcast