The Troubles, Ireland

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Day 7–8
October 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM - October 14, 2024
1 night
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
Ireland Rathmelton 55.039046, -7.643955°2’21” N 7°38’38” W
The Troubles
Oct 13–14, 2024 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
History in one's own life time is truly fascinating. Throughout my youth "The Troubles' was there, always on the news, a scary, scary place. Its scar is left on Derry, now a vibrant, safe, interesting city. I did a wee museum dander, then went off on a cycle. Sobering. At one point, I found myself in a dead end with 20' high fences all around, kerb stones and lamp posts painted red, white and blue. A screaming loyalist area. I felt uneasy. It must have been shit back then for your average punter.Read more
Fantastically creative and inspiring art 😍😍 [Elfriede Stewart]
10/14/24Reply
TravelerI was pretty blown away by it. It's a fascinating city
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