A Little on Belfast

I first visited Belfast in 1963. I was 15. The Troubles had begun and the divisions between Protestants and Catholics, particularly in city neighborhoods was intense. As we were shown around Northern Ireland, my cousins would skirt around the neighborhood featured in the movie to avoid danger. In fact, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I toured the Falls Road/Shankhill areas. The Peace Wall brought tears to my eyes. The fact that the gate between the neighbors is still closed at 10 pm for curfew left a pit in my stomach. The Peace Accord was such an amazing triumph; yet, the deep wounds of division remain for many.

travel, movie recommendations, Celtic SpiritJeanne CraneFebruary 21, 2022Belfast, movie, "The Troubles", peace wall, peaceComment

Find the Craic in Derry Girls

Are you old enough to remember when network TV rolled out the new shows of fall season just before school started? I thought it might be fun to suggest some Irish TV favorites of mine for those longer fall nights that are coming all too soon.

Celtic Spirit, travelJeanne CraneAugust 19, 2019Netflix, Northern Ireland, Derry Girls, Single-handed, Jack Taylor, Ballykissangel, Fall, Brexit, pub, "The Troubles"Comment