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[BONUS] The Troubles | Northern Ireland’s Struggle for Peace

English Learning for Curious Minds
English Learning for Curious Minds
Episode • Nov 26, 2024 • 29m

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The Irish Troubles were a 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland between Unionists and Nationalists. 


In this episode, we'll explore the origins, key events, and lasting impact of this deeply divisive and bloody time in recent British and Irish history.


  • Peace Walls in Belfast
  • Religious and political divisions in Northern Ireland
  • The role of the British Army
  • Key events: Bloody Sunday
  • The rise of the IRA
  • The Hunger Strikes of 1981
  • The Good Friday Agreement
  • Continued tensions post-agreement
  • Impact on daily life in Northern Ireland
  • Importance of historical memory


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