Last night I watched a movie about the life of a man Terri Hooley. I didn’t write any notes as I suppose some of the events may have been exaggerated, but I wanted to feel inspired and to learn the overall jist of the punk movement, and from what I’ve been told, Mr Hooley was …
Tag Archives: the troubles
Alternative Ulster
I’ve always heard about the punk scene in Belfast, but somehow had never thought too deeply into it with regards to the Troubles. However, from talking to my Dad a little more about his youth and those he knew, I’ve realised that the movement played a massive part in keeping the youth of that time …
Tourism
I’ve been thinking about the creative scene in Northern Ireland. Although we do have a number of ‘greats’ from over the years, and even the likes of JW Anderson emerging in recent years, I can’t help but feel as though we’re still lightyears behind our neighbouring countries. I think it’s safe to say that this …
Ideas
Here are some of my thoughts so far on my topic in terms of inspiration for my practical or points to look into for my essay writing: Segregation is still a real issue in terms of education etc. We need to improve on this if young people are to grow up accepting those with different …
Lasting Effects
In Northern Ireland, I feel as though everyone needs to learn to not judge someone without knowing them. I sometimes wonder if people have even ever heard the phrase ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover.’ I walk down the street, or get on a bus, and immediately feel the harsh stares prickle across my …
Normal Life During The Troubles
I was looking through photography taken during The Troubles and they reminded me of stories my Dad told me over the summer about growing up during the conflict. For example, coming home to his flat after there was a bombing and finding things smashed or broken everywhere, or him and his mates on nights out …
IRA vs UDA
There’s no bigger debate in N.I. regarding The Troubles than the “which side was worse” argument. IRA vs UDA (aka Catholic vs Protestant.. can you see a common theme in my research?) In actual fact, both sides inflicted major damage to each community, and it’s rather pointless to bicker over who was ‘worse’ and what …
The Split
Since I’m looking into the history of N.I. and The Troubles and the divide in the country, I thought I should better understand how the island of Ireland split to begin with. This is what I’ve learned. In the 12th century, after the Normans had invaded England and had taken the thrown, they decided to …
The Troubles
Considering what a massive thing The Troubles was in Northern Ireland’s history, and the fact that N.I. is a part of the UK, you’d think everyone would know what it was, right? Nope! Not my generation anyway. I remember when I first came to England to go to uni, and my new friends asked me …
The Twelfth
According to a 2007 Tearfund survey survey, Northern Ireland is the most religious part of the UK, with 45% regularly attending church. I personally like to call myself a Hopeful Agnostic. I think I want to believe there’s something out there, whether that’s God or the Universe or something else, I don’t know. More importantly, …
time to change 