I’m sitting here, with a half finished cup of coffee, and still don’t know how I am going to sum up this experience in one blog post. This trip has changed me in ways that I can’t explain. It has opened my eyes to a country’s experience with trauma and pain, and how individuals andContinue reading “How Do I Even Begin?…”
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The Apprentice Boys of Derry
I had the privilege and pleasure of chatting with Stuart Moore, an member of the Apprentice Boys of Derry as well as an active member of the Derry community, this week. Stuart was able to explain to me a little more about The Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry and what their organizationContinue reading “The Apprentice Boys of Derry”
The Derry Peace Bridge
One of the most visited and stunning sights to see in Derry is the Peace Bridge across the River Foyle. This 235-meter piece of art is not only a functional bridge connecting Ebrington Square to Derry, but is also a powerful symbol of peace, healing, and cooperation in a long conflict. The bridge was designedContinue reading “The Derry Peace Bridge”