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My Ireland One Hundred Years Later.

Posted on March 29, 2016 by irishroverpei

https://www.facebook.com/rtenews/videos/1271699616192371/ I have copied and pasted a very moving moment in Irish History and I wondered if it would work on my blog. Unfortunately it doesn’t, at least not for me, perhaps someone smarter can make it work. I have … Continue reading →

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Ireland Surely Knows Better

Posted on February 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

I love this little Irish province known as Ulster, such a beautiful  green land of rolling hills and dales. However, its history has been one of turmoil, violence and war, Protestants against Catholics with the fear and hatred always just … Continue reading →

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October 5th 1968 Northern Ireland

Posted on October 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

A sad day to recall 5th October 1968, it is considered the beginning of the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland. It began when police attacked civil rights groups in Derry. It would continue into the 1990’s with a great loss of … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Live?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

The photo is the Belfast City Hall. Where do you live?, not an offensive question, perhaps a little unusual, perhaps a bit nosy but harmless nonetheless, I’m sure you would all agree. However, in Northern Ireland as I was growing … Continue reading →

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