Social Issues in Northern Ireland
School of Social Work Study Abroad Maymester 2010
Nancy R. Williams, Ph.D. Founding Director of Northern Ireland Program Director of Global Studies for School of Social Work since 2006 35 years clinical social work experience, specializing in trauma recovery
Broaden international cultural competency Discover the historical roots of Irish conflict Gain understanding of restorative justice in an international setting
Visit Scenic Antrim Coast – Carrick-a-rede - Giant’s Causeway Belfast – Capital city on a quest for social justice Ballycastle – Peace and reconciliation center Derry/Londonderry – Site of Bloody Sunday
Back:
Rachel Josephson, Asia Barlet, Paige Buresh
Middle:
Elizabeth Butler, Cynthia Muite, Jonathan Duncan, Jaclyne Smith
Front: Maymester 2010
Nancy Williams, Vickie Johnson
Jonathan
Jonathan
Peace Wall Paige
Cynthia, Asia, Rachel, Jackie, Nancy, Vickie, Elizabeth, Paige, Jonathan
Located on the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland, this unique rock formation of polygonal columns was caused by the rapid cooling of lava over 60 million years ago.
Giant’s Causeway
‘Tis said that the Irish Giant Finn McCool (Fionn Mac Cumhail) built the causeway in order to fight Fingal, the Scottish Giant.
12 July
Bonfires commemorate the victory of the Protestant, Prince William of Orange (sent by the British Parliament) over James II, the last Catholic King of England and Ireland.
Battle of the Boyne, 1690
Today, When bonfires are lit, Some see it as the anniversary of the decisive battle that forever changed the monarchy of Great Britain, And empowered the Protestants. Some see it as a threat against their rights as Catholics. Some see it as an opportunity to begin healing ancient wounds. Marching Day Orangeman’s Day Battle of the Boyne’s Day
UGA Students creating a ‘Peace Bowl’
Antrim Coast
Carrick-a-Rede (rock in the road)
Rope Bridge
Paige, Rachel, Asia 2010
Elizabeth Asia
Queen’s University
Jonathan
Rachel
Exploring ancient ruins on the southeast tip of Devenish Island.
Asia
Jonathan
Elizabeth
Jacklyne
Rachel & Paige
2010
The curb colors indicate political ideals of the neighborhood.
Guild Hall
Derry Wall
Students learn of John McCourt’s first hand experiences of Bloody Sunday in L/Derry on 30 January 1972.
Siochain Peace