Future Relationship Conversations
The Future Relationship Conversations (FRC) project concluded in August 2026 with the launch of the project summary report.
The project engaged widely, with a focus on the Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist (PUL) community, on the constitutional debate.
The project was a great success (as can be seen from the Summary Report) and led to the formation and delivery of the Forward Thinking project.
Holywell remains committed to facilitating discussion on the constitutional future of this place. We believe that is essential that this conversation continues in manner that is inclusive and accessible to all.
Publications
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Project Summary
By Paul Gosling
An overview of the Future Relationship Conversations project, the work delivered, the outcomes and next steps.
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Health Services - North & South
By Paul Gosling
Author Paul Gosling analyses and compares the situations in Health Services in both Northern Ireland, and the Republic Of Ireland.
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![Book cover of 'A Study of Relevant Literature concerning the Debate about Northern Ireland’s Constitutional Future' by David McCann]()
A Study of Relevant Literature concerning the Debate about Northern Ireland’s Constitutional Future
By David McCann
An overview of how the constitutional debate is reported, studied and promoted through publications in the media, politics and academia.
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The North West Economic Region
By Paul Gosling
A report detailing the state of the economy around Derry-Donegal as a border region, and lessons that can be learned from similar border regions globally.
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![Book cover of 'Attitudes of Protestant community in Laggan area of East Donegal' by Dr. Brendan Sturgeon]()
Attitudes of Protestant community in Laggan area of East Donegal
By Dr. Brendan Sturgeon
A study on the views and experiences of a Donegal Protestant community that became part of the Republic Of Ireland, after the partition of Ireland in 1921.
Podcast
FRC Project Summary Podcast
Listen to a conversation between Gerard Deane, Sara Duddy and Paul Gosling on the delivery and outcomes of the FRC project. The podcast is part of the Holywell Trust Conversations podcast.
Video
FRC Opinion Poll Seminar
Watch a summary from our seminar where we launched our opinion polling results carried out through the FRC project.
The Future Relationship Conversations project is supported through the Reconciliation Fund of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.