The more negative side of England’s history is simply not taught, not even at university history degree level. It makes current Irish Junior Cycle reforms - removing history as a core subject up to Junior Cert level from September - feel even more problematic. This is exactly why the Irish in the UK, who have a vote in Thursday’s European Parliament elections, must remain politically engaged, now and moving forwards. We must stand up and make sure our voice is heard. Donna Hillyer an Irish freelance book editor and writer living in the UK.

Source: The Irish Times May 20, 2019 06:11 UTC