Social Issues in Northern Ireland Study Abroad Album

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