These Divided Isles: Britain and Ireland, Past and Future

An Irish History Lecture & Book Talk with Philip Stephens Join the ICC for an evening with award-winning Financial Times journalist Philip Stephens as he explores the turbulent history and future of Britain and Ireland. Based on his new book, These Divided Isles: Britain and Ireland, Past and Future, Stephens takes you through the dramatic century since the Anglo-Irish Treaty and partition, examining the deep connections, conflicts, and shared history between the two islands. From political giants like David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, Winston Churchill, and Éamon de Valera to the millions of Irish emigrants who shaped Britain, Stephens paints a vivid picture of a relationship defined by both intimacy and rivalry.