The real Derry girls and the peace walls that divide their city

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Northern Ireland still has more than 100 'peace walls' separating Catholic and Protestant communities, 25 years after the Good Friday agreement ended the Troubles.
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The barriers were meant to be taken down this year. But despite an enduring peace, many residents are not ready for their removal. As the cost of living crisis brings increased strain to communities in Derry, the Guardian spends time with Kyra and Rachel, two young peace builders doing very delicate work to bridge the divide between the two groups. Ultimately, they hope to gain their consent to reduce or remove the walls
The peace barrier initiative is supported by the International Fund for Ireland.
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@Hongaars1969 Ай бұрын

The ironies of “the peace wall”. Great initiative ladies. The world needs more women like you.

@UnorganisedChaos Ай бұрын

I’m not from Northern Ireland but I would say it has possibly one of the most interesting and fascinatingly saddest stories in modern history. Some of the fairest people and most integral people in the world on BOTH sides of the fence.

@theredhairedchild944 2 ай бұрын

The youth doing their best to bring Derry together 🙌

@Marie0575 9 ай бұрын

Not many kids around the UK know about the conflict in Northern Ireland, to think it not taught in schoos and it happened untiI the 1990s. I hope something is done, and hope this is the beginning.

@aidygooner 9 ай бұрын

The British school curriculum intentionally doesn't teach the gaping wounds the British Empire have left very close to their borders let alone the world such as the Middle East. Until we're honest with our history and acknowledge the serious wrongdoings, that's when people will actually move on from the past.

@Dheuedbv 2 күн бұрын

@@aidygoonerthey’ll only teach it when it’s old hat, like India, by which point nobody will care. That’s what their like

@vimokkha 9 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Derry but haven't lived there for decades. Kudos to The Guardian for this great documentary and insight into where things are at. Thoughts are with the people of the Fountain and the Bog-side and all those working for reconciliation and a better future. It isn't always easy to find the common humanity when the old narratives, perpetuated by darker forces, continue to persist. Hopefully, the light will prevail so that the suffering may have a chance to abate. Such a noble thing would be for the benefit of the world in the broadest sense.

@BagenB00 2 ай бұрын

As derry girls never goes into the history, ita really great to learn more about this topic. its overlooked entirely by the english curriculum

@TheLastAngryMan01 9 ай бұрын

Fair play to Kyra and Rachel, a very worthy project they've created to bring people together.

@markbeecroft-stretton3314 2 ай бұрын

I hadn't appreciated that "Peace Walls" existed outside of Belfast - aka a segregation we British imposed on the people in the North as part of a wider 800 year occupation. I just hope we see a peaceful reunification of the island of Ireland in my lifetime as the north has been largely ignored by Westminster, Dublin AND Stormont.

@simonwiggins8570 2 ай бұрын

We British imposed your talking nonsense. To make such a comment you clearly have no concept of the realities in NI.

@markbeecroft-stretton3314 2 ай бұрын

@@simonwiggins8570 I didn't, for one moment, imply that I do understand the full complexities of the North. This part of history is not taught in schools - nor are the other atrocities perpetrated in the Empire's former "colonies". The fact remains that the British have occupied and "plantationed" the island since the reign of the Tudors. What are the "realities" I have no concept of, from your viewpoint?

@user-sz1qf4ft3z 23 күн бұрын

Bravo! Well said.

@vishaalbhatnagar3924 9 ай бұрын

Such a thoughtful project. My family are big fans of 'Derry Girls' ❤

@theredhairedchild944 2 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a follow up to this @the guardian. To know how the men got on

@akirebara Ай бұрын

Me too. Hoping they were able to got some folks to see how illogical that wall is. I got a tour there while I was in Northern Ireland before the pandemic. Even the tour guide is hopeful that that wall will come down before he dies.

@kjam1709 Ай бұрын

I am a Gen X'r, so I grew up in the States watching news clips about the bombings. It was not until I went to Belfast a couple of weeks ago that I truly began to understand about the conflict, how close in the neighborhoods are in Northern Ireland and the immense toll of the violence. Where can I donate to the peace & reconciliation efforts highlighted in this documentary?

@alexa4257 10 күн бұрын

Visiting Belfast from the States in 2022 was a huge eyeopener for me. And it definitely informed my thoughts on Israel/Palestine as well. This piece was wonderful and I wish these women much continued success.

@OkieTLB 4 күн бұрын

I see in the description that the peace barrier initiative is supported by the International Fund for Ireland. I too am an American Gen X’r, but understood very little of the “Troubles”. I will be in Northern Ireland for 5 nights in early October. We’ll be visiting Derry and Belfast. I have been educating myself on the tensions that still exist. I hope to gain more knowledge while there.

@BrookieWookieBee 6 күн бұрын

Im in America and the same age as the characters and was in high school in the 90s. I remember a lot of the events of The Troubles and honestly thought everything was settled. I had no idea there are still issues. These women are doing great work trying to resolve what they can.

@sbor2020 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic community work they are doing in Derry. Good luck to you all.

@flawyerlawyertv7454 2 ай бұрын

I didn't wall such walls existed in Northern Ireland. It's a real surprise to me. 😮

@flawyerlawyertv7454 2 ай бұрын

31st March 2024. 11:07 / 11:08

@YogeshJhala-du8xg 9 ай бұрын

Excellent initiative. Best of luck to both of you .

@asiabrew81 10 күн бұрын

I was fortunate enough to visit Derry last year and was made aware by a resident that part of the issue may lie in the fact that only 11% of the schools are integrated. Its one thing to be on the outside of an issue trying to change it and people's minds, from there, its another thing when it grows from within from each successive generation because of people changing their minds and old prejudices fall away from mundane daily interactions with "the other".

@SoaringWings 22 күн бұрын

I hope that both communities are able to come to terms with the effects of british settler-colonialism in northern ireland and are able to eventually take down the peace walls and the border itself, so that settler and indigenous can live together in a better decolonized future.

@hannofranz7973 8 ай бұрын

Interesting documentary on a great project. Unfortunately, you haven't given enough time to read the texts.

@darrenharkin1421 6 ай бұрын

press pause

@leoobroin3804 2 ай бұрын

Amazing. Good on you girls.

@inmydarkesthour2278 3 күн бұрын

Imagine a novel ruining lives

@hangableautobulbbot 20 күн бұрын

Brilliant

@perlaarrebatada9726 9 ай бұрын

Este es el espiritu de trabajp necesario para dejar en el pasado los odios generados durante decadas, si no mas, de conflicto. Es un trabajo de hormigas: un granito, otro granito, etc. Solo asi con el ejemplo, con actos concretos, el dialogo, el testmonio de quienes vieron y sufrieron toda esta violencia y con mucha paciencia puede producirse un cambio. Ademas por iniciativa de mujeres que han visto a sus, hijos, padres, hermanos, parientes, amigos, segurame te resultar directamente afectados p incluso morir en medio de esa violencia. Adicionalm3ente el gobier o británico tiene una inmensa responsabilidad en toda esa construccion de odio y nunca la ha reconocido completamente.

@michelle5042 3 ай бұрын

I love derry

@Wolfhound223 9 ай бұрын

Watching from Skeoge :P

@QueenkittyNi 2 ай бұрын

i heard all of these towns cause of shanes music 🎶🎵

@user-wd2ox8ls4u 9 ай бұрын

You haven't lived there for decades where do you live now

@philcudworth8491 2 ай бұрын

The accents 😊❤

@mnj640 2 ай бұрын

Politics and religion have a lot to answer for

@gouravmisra2317 9 ай бұрын

WATCHING FROM INDIA MA'AM

@tonylynch.4563 2 ай бұрын

👍

@badbenito Ай бұрын

Put up another Fionnula's Fish & Chips. Food brings people together.

@wintersnowowen2254 2 ай бұрын

I live about 20 miles from Derry and had a really peaceful and tranquil childhood. The scenes in this video are completely foreign to me. Not saying this isn’t their lived experience just saying that a lot of people in NI had relatively peaceful childhood.

@reknakfarg 2 ай бұрын

depends on where you live, lots of people in rural ukraine won't notice the war either

@wintersnowowen2254 2 ай бұрын

@@reknakfarg most of NI isn’t like Derry.

@anthonym3351 Ай бұрын

It seems like everything in NI is very divided

@cm1642 17 күн бұрын

Organized religion and the need to push those beliefs on others has been the downfall of all mankind.

@ksy4747 Ай бұрын

It still cracks me up... its the same fkin religion, guys!!!!

@jooseppielleese7156 10 күн бұрын

Why is there no focus on the men?

@zmat331 18 күн бұрын

Their streets look so clean. Not like here in the us where you see trash everywhere you step

@Unknown-ut6dn 5 ай бұрын

Can anyone help to find accommodation in Derry. I am an international student and coming in the mid of January. Plzzz reply anyone who have rental room or accommodation or u can help to provide any contact for accommodation. I will be so greatful of you.

@ariebrons7976 Ай бұрын

Is this some sort of apartheid wall?

@reviewsreviewer 8 ай бұрын

Brits out.. that will fix the issue

@theearthguy1814 3 ай бұрын

so your only solution is deportation of an entire denomination?

@davidblack7968 2 ай бұрын

So you are telling the people in the Fountain Estate who identify as British to "get out"

@FLASH-MATT 29 күн бұрын

I hope that the younger generation will learn to keep religions out of their lives. Spirituality is way better than being in a sect. Life is made to be free and learn from others, not to stay in a prison and only talk and meet with members of the same sect.

@seanbuchanan5402 Ай бұрын

Religion

@sandersson2813 9 ай бұрын

Northern Ireland must be about the least aspirational place in Europe.

@dessy76 7 ай бұрын

Ever been to England?

@sandersson2813 7 ай бұрын

@@dessy76 Yes, of course, but NI is famous for virtually nothing which is positive.

@dessy76 7 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Have you ever visited NI?

@dessy76 7 ай бұрын

@@sandersson2813 Ever watch Game of Thrones?

@sandersson2813 7 ай бұрын

@@dessy76 Yes. Very few redeeming features

@fdavidmiller2 2 күн бұрын

Another reason why religion is nothing but a hindrance to humanity. 🙄

@andrewmosher-le6ct Ай бұрын

Ireland and Palestine "One Struggle". Same brand of antisemitism.

@A.E.Segura Ай бұрын

NOT.

@user-sz1qf4ft3z 23 күн бұрын

If opposing oppression, ethnic cleansing and genocide is being antisemitic, then yes we are!

@DublinMarc 5 ай бұрын

Here in dublin people couldn't care less what your religion is . That said, i know Northern Irelands circumstances are totally different to ours

@sabinecastelein1 2 ай бұрын

Atheism is the solution

@jemparingansambisena2702 9 ай бұрын

Wait, do you think cryptocurrency will crash? I dont think so. More and more companies are integrating cryptocurrency into their operations: Amazon, Cannafarm Ltd, Burger King, even Starbucks, dude!