Around 580 documents have been added to the Conflict Archive on the INternet(external link opens in a new window / tab) (CAIN) website as part of ongoing work involving Ulster University and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) The material provides a valuable insight into the workings of the Anglo-Irish Agreement after 1985. The documents on offer provide people with an opportunity to view some of the discussions that were then taking place around issues such as fair employment, the Irish language as well as ongoing political and security matters. In addition, the material also begins to chart the period leading up to the Brooke – Mayhew talks of 1991-92.
Dr Willis commented: “It is essential that people have the opportunity to view records for themselves from our recent past.
“This additional material covers a wide range of records and will let people easily uncover the details behind the headlines of those years.
“The partnership with Ulster University continues to deliver an important public service and highlights how collaboration and technology is being used to promote the significant archives held in PRONI.”
Dr Brendan Lynn, CAIN Deputy Director, added: “CAIN is delighted to have been able to continue our cooperation with PRONI and to update the existing section with material dealing with the years 1988,1989 and 1990. The latest additions will bring to more than 2,200 the number of PRONI records available on CAIN.
“The information itself is easily available and free of charge. We believe it will be of great use to students, researchers, teachers and lecturers or to anyone with an interest in the political and social history of Northern Ireland.”