In Conversation with Sue Pentel: The Road Less Travelled
Schedule
Fri Mar 27 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Green Room at the Black Box | Belfast, NI
About this Event
Join acclaimed journalist Stuart Bailie for an evening of deep-dive storytelling with Sue Pentel, a figure who has become synonymous with unwavering solidarity in Belfast. While Sue recently made headlines for her high-profile arrest during a Palestine protest at Barclays Bank, her journey in activism stretches back decades.
In this exclusive interview, we trace the roots of Sue’s conviction, exploring the formative influences and global movements that shaped the woman behind the activist.
Born and raised in North London in a large orthodox Jewish community, Sue Pentel joined marches against the war in Vietnam as a teenager. She moved to Belfast in 1976, after completing a degree in Canterbury to join John, who she had met at college.
Sue & John helped establish Gaelscoil na bhFál in Iveagh and worked in Irish medium early years and community development until 2021 when she retired. She has been active as an anti-zionist Jew for Palestine for many years and is a member of Jews for Palestine-Ireland and the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
"Those who do not move, do not notice their chains" - Rosa Luxemburg
Where is it happening?
The Green Room at the Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
