Eoin Magennis
Economist and Policy Analyst with 25 years of experience in economic and historical research and statistical analysis, with an interest and expertise in labour market and regional economics. Widely published in the fields of economic policy, economic history and history.
Initial interest in the political, social and economic history of eighteenth-century Ireland and has written several articles, book chapters and books on the subject. Former President of the Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society and editor of the Society's journal.
In my jobs, first in in InterTradeIreland, the cross-border trade and business development body, and more recently UUEPC, I research and write on the current economic performance of Northern Ireland and the development of cross-border cooperation between the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland. I also published on the political economy of how this developed in the 1980s.
Over time I have also published widely reflecting my interest in the local history of Counties Armagh and Down (in the North-East of Ireland). Published in 2024 a co-written (with Donal Hall) history of County Armagh in the revolutionary period, 1912-1923, and have more in the pipeline on that topic. Current editor of 'Seanchas Ard Mhacha', journal of the Armagh Diocesan Historical Society which has published more than 50 issues since 1954.
Initial interest in the political, social and economic history of eighteenth-century Ireland and has written several articles, book chapters and books on the subject. Former President of the Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society and editor of the Society's journal.
In my jobs, first in in InterTradeIreland, the cross-border trade and business development body, and more recently UUEPC, I research and write on the current economic performance of Northern Ireland and the development of cross-border cooperation between the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland. I also published on the political economy of how this developed in the 1980s.
Over time I have also published widely reflecting my interest in the local history of Counties Armagh and Down (in the North-East of Ireland). Published in 2024 a co-written (with Donal Hall) history of County Armagh in the revolutionary period, 1912-1923, and have more in the pipeline on that topic. Current editor of 'Seanchas Ard Mhacha', journal of the Armagh Diocesan Historical Society which has published more than 50 issues since 1954.
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has once again brought the issue to the forefront. In addition, wider economic and demographic challenges have pointed to the economically inactive as a potential labour supply. This research aims to highlight the types of economic inactivity within Belfast and how this structurally differs not only from the NI average but also the UK average. The paper discusses the social, economic and policy implications of high inactivity rates and offers some place-based policy questions to be addressed in any striving towards more inclusive labour markets in Belfast and NI.
This report looks at the current labour market in Newry, Mourne and Down [in 2022] and the opportunities that exist there as well as the continuing challenges of increasing labour force participation. The research includes a series of focus groups and interviews with those outside the labour market and the particular barriers that find to entering it in this local labour market.
decades, despite the development of IT and telecommunications technology. However, the COVID-19 pandemic produced a significant change in behaviour, following the introduction of the ‘work from home’ mandates in April 2020. Soo afterwards 41% of workers in NI were working from home and, by April 2021, more than 30% of UK businesses were reporting that some or all of their employees were still working remotely.
This paper was written to provide a detailed picture of the initial impacts of this change in behaviour, through an analysis of the following:
• Pre-COVID commuting and travel to work patterns;
• Current and potential levels of remote working;
• Future intentions of employees and employers;
• Policy responses elsewhere and considerations for Northern Ireland
Covid-19 in terms of the initial lockdown and as economic activity resumed in the latter part of 2020. The paper examines the impact on Northern Ireland business activity across Quarter 2 (Q2) 2020 from both a sectoral and sub-regional viewpoint. It covers the following:
• the impact on business activity;
• assesses the level of uptake and value of the existing support
measures;
• highlights the key challenges faced by businesses; and
• sets out policy suggestions.
brings together quantitative data on cross-border trade with qualitative evidence from business leaders in the Irish border region in order to examine the nature of cross-border cooperation within the private sector and its possible connections to peacebuilding. This evidence
is analysed in the light of three theses: spillover, contact and business-based peacebuilding.
The first part of this paper assesses the conditions for cross-border business cooperation in Ireland, including funding support for economic development, European integration, and (post-Agreement) institutional change. The second part examines the particular contributions
made by the private sector to peace, centring upon consciously non-political motivations (such
as pragmatism and profit), networking and leadership.
has once again brought the issue to the forefront. In addition, wider economic and demographic challenges have pointed to the economically inactive as a potential labour supply. This research aims to highlight the types of economic inactivity within Belfast and how this structurally differs not only from the NI average but also the UK average. The paper discusses the social, economic and policy implications of high inactivity rates and offers some place-based policy questions to be addressed in any striving towards more inclusive labour markets in Belfast and NI.
This report looks at the current labour market in Newry, Mourne and Down [in 2022] and the opportunities that exist there as well as the continuing challenges of increasing labour force participation. The research includes a series of focus groups and interviews with those outside the labour market and the particular barriers that find to entering it in this local labour market.
decades, despite the development of IT and telecommunications technology. However, the COVID-19 pandemic produced a significant change in behaviour, following the introduction of the ‘work from home’ mandates in April 2020. Soo afterwards 41% of workers in NI were working from home and, by April 2021, more than 30% of UK businesses were reporting that some or all of their employees were still working remotely.
This paper was written to provide a detailed picture of the initial impacts of this change in behaviour, through an analysis of the following:
• Pre-COVID commuting and travel to work patterns;
• Current and potential levels of remote working;
• Future intentions of employees and employers;
• Policy responses elsewhere and considerations for Northern Ireland
Covid-19 in terms of the initial lockdown and as economic activity resumed in the latter part of 2020. The paper examines the impact on Northern Ireland business activity across Quarter 2 (Q2) 2020 from both a sectoral and sub-regional viewpoint. It covers the following:
• the impact on business activity;
• assesses the level of uptake and value of the existing support
measures;
• highlights the key challenges faced by businesses; and
• sets out policy suggestions.
brings together quantitative data on cross-border trade with qualitative evidence from business leaders in the Irish border region in order to examine the nature of cross-border cooperation within the private sector and its possible connections to peacebuilding. This evidence
is analysed in the light of three theses: spillover, contact and business-based peacebuilding.
The first part of this paper assesses the conditions for cross-border business cooperation in Ireland, including funding support for economic development, European integration, and (post-Agreement) institutional change. The second part examines the particular contributions
made by the private sector to peace, centring upon consciously non-political motivations (such
as pragmatism and profit), networking and leadership.
The book also offers a fresh perspective on the political changes seen in the county. The effective stalemate between supporters and opponents of Home Rule and the wartime truce would both end in 1916. The Easter Rising, which saw only a small ripple in the north west of Armagh, and discussions about Home Rule and partition would divide both unionists and nationalists. The latter split between the Home Rule party, which would remain strong into the 1920s, and the new force of Sinn Féin which saw a high point in the 1920 elections to the new Northern parliament when Michael Collins stood and won a seat. The story ends with the collapse of the Boundary Commission in 1925 and the fastening of partition for years afterwards. This would be celebrated in some Unionist parts of the county and bemoaned in others.
The book deals with the many continuities in the wider social and economic dynamics which shaped Armagh in a troubled decade. The famous textiles industry in the north of the county is central to the book and to Unionist politics. The powerful position of Portadown and Lurgan was clear as they were the only towns growing their population. In contrast, Armagh city and towns further south in the county continued to lose population to emigration. Ordinary life, such as sports, would continue during the period but would be marked by the military and political events which surrounded it.