Derry's Peace Wall '˜transformed' into its latest tourist attraction
WEBOct 7, 2016 · Derry's last remaining Peace Wall has become one of city's latest tourist attractions following the erection of a series of murals. The photographic murals depicting scenes from Derry’s...
Peace lines - Wikipedia
WEBThe peace lines or peace walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that separate predominantly Irish republican or nationalist Catholic neighbourhoods from predominantly British loyalist or unionist Protestant neighbourhoods.
Peace Bridge - Visitor Attractions in Derry~Londonderry ... - Visit Derry
WEBJust a short walk from the Guildhall and the City’s famous 400+ year-old Walls, the Peace Bridge is a visual treat and a vital stop on any Derry~Londonderry and Northern Ireland travel itinerary. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting …
The real Derry girls and the peace walls that divide their city
WEBNorthern Ireland still has more than 100 'peace walls' separating Catholic and Protestant communities, 25 years after the Good Friday agreement ended the Tro...
Londonderry Peace Bridge: Ten years of city's 'structural handshake' - BBC
WEBJun 25, 2021 · The Peace Bridge in Londonderry was intended to connect the once predominately-Protestant east bank of the city to the mostly-Catholic west. The 235m-long structure consists of two tall masts...
Derry city walls - Wikipedia
WEBThe walls are at the centre of the historic city of Derry and within them are a number of Derry's most important landmarks including the Apprentice Boy's Hall and St. Columb's Cathedral (the first ever purpose-built Protestant Cathedral).
Progress at five peace wall sites in Belfast and Derry
WEBDec 29, 2022 · Ireland. Progress at five peace wall sites in Belfast and Derry. The developments are part of long-term work in communities by groups across the traditional divide. Expand. The 5.5m peace...
Peace Bridge (Foyle) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. It opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington Square with the rest of the city centre. It is the newest of three bridges in the city, the others being the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge.
Why do we still have ‘peace walls’? - Slugger O'Toole
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Why, a quarter of a century after the Good Friday Agreement, do we still have peace walls and interface barriers? The truth, of course, is that the peace deal ended the conflict, but failed to end division and embed reconciliation.
Derry City Walls and Peace Bridge Walk | 10Adventures
WEBThe Derry City Walls and Peace Bridge Walk is an exceptional city walk in Northern Ireland that will take you to a variety of interesting historical sites. While out walking the trail, you will make your way along the city fortifications that date back to 1613, before crossing over the Peace Bridge that spans the River Foyle.
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