by Robin Kirk | May 24, 2010 | Robin Kirk
One of the most interesting phrases we learned about the conflict in West Belfast is “recreational rioting.” Daniel, who lives on the (Nationalist) Falls, is part of a mobile phone network that acts as rapid response to any trouble. If a neighbor reports...
by Robin Kirk | Jan 29, 2009 | Robin Kirk
Yesterday, the Consultative Group on the Past in Northern Ireland made very sober recommendations on what to do about the legacy of the Troubles — and one whopping mistake: a pay out of £ 12,000 (about $17,000) to the families of everyone killed —...