Story Title |
The Hardest Word of All |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
'The Hardest Word of All', chapter, in, Pettis, Sean. (ed.) (2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press. Available at: http://www.storiesofcourage.net/ |
Identity Provided? |
No; pseudonym used |
Interviewee Pseudonym |
'Jane' |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Religion |
Protestant |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Jane describes the challenges of being active in a community that is under tight control. Jane attends meetings of a local community association with some friends and despite the hostility she faces, continues to attend to try and make her town a more inclusive place to live. Jane talks of how her faith supported her, but how challenging reconciliation can be. The activities Jane describes would have taken place in 2000s to the present." (Up Standing: Educators Guide, p.21) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Conciliation; Reconciliation |
Story Title |
The Good Neighbour |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
'The Good Neighbour', chapter, in, Pettis, Sean. (ed.) (2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press. Available at: http://www.storiesofcourage.net/ |
Identity Provided? |
No; pseudonym used |
Interviewee Pseudonym |
'Donna' |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Religion |
Protestant |
Status |
Civilian |
Original Format |
Book |
Story Abstract |
"In this story, Donna describes protecting a neighbour’s house from being petrol bombed by guarding it with a fire extinguisher. The story is set around 1997-98 when the Drumcree parading dispute was at its peak and there was widespread violence across Northern Ireland." (Up Standing: Educators Guide, p.20) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Intimidation; Mixed-Marriage |
Story Title |
Supporting Mixed Marriages |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
'Supporting Mixed Marriages', chapter, in, Pettis, Sean. (ed.) (2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press. Available at: http://www.storiesofcourage.net/ |
Interviewee Surname |
Odling-Smee |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Anne |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Marital Status |
Married |
Year Resident |
1970 |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Anne describes the challenges facing couples who marry across the religious divide and the role of the Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association (NIMMA) in supporting such couples. Anne has been an activist in this area for 40 years." (Up Standing: Educators Guide, p.18) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Mixed Marriage; Housing |
Dates Mentioned |
1974 [1970s] |
Organisations Mentioned |
Corrymeela House; Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) |
Story Title |
Out On The Streets |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
'Out on the Streets', chapter, in, Pettis, Sean. (ed.) (2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. 36. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press. Also available at: http://www.storiesofcourage.net/ |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Kelly |
Interviewee Maiden Name |
Mary |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Home Address |
Belfast |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Mary describes her efforts to protect children and prevent them from engaging in interface violence. Mary has worked in a voluntary capacity for over 36 years, developing relationships between communities across the divide where she lives in North Belfast." (Up Standing: Educators Guide, p.17) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Civil Disturbances; Rioting; Interface Area |
Places Mentioned |
North Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Story Title |
A Lonely March |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
'A Lonely March', chapter, in, Pettis, Sean. (ed.) (2013). Up Standing: Stories of Courage from Northern Ireland. Belfast: The Corrymeela Press. Also available at: http://www.storiesofcourage.net/ |
Interviewee Surname |
Healy |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Mary |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"In this story, Mary talks about her voluntary work to organise a peace march in Armagh as part of the wider ‘Peace People’ movement in 1976. Mary describes that, as a result of her involvement in organising the event, she received a life threatening letter from a paramilitary organisation. Mary talks about the impact of this event, but her desire to keep going. The subsequent march passed off peacefully and as Mary describes, gave people a time to be together on their streets." (Up Standing: Educators Guide, p.10) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Peacemaking; Peace Movement |
Places Mentioned |
Market Street, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. |
Organisations Mentioned |
Armagh Peace People; Armagh Peace Group |
Story Title |
Love conquers everything |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
Story contained in the book: McLaughlin, Paul. (2012). Mixed Emotions: Real stories of mixed marriage, (Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; NIMMA). Belfast: NIMMA. |
Identity Provided? |
No |
Interviewee Surname |
? |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Ann, and Stephen |
Language Spoken |
English |
Interviewee Gender |
Female, and Male |
Religion |
Catholic, and Protestant |
Home Address |
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. |
Marital Status |
Married |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Ann and Stephen live in a beautiful lake-front house in County Fermanagh. Stephen, originally from Belfast, is a former engineer and entrepreneur, while Ann, who was born and raised in Enniskillen, retired recently from a teaching career. They have been married since 1975, have two sons and a growing family of grandchildren." NIMMA. (2012; p.65) |
Story Title |
Memories of 5th October 1968 in Derry |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
Accounts of the Conflict archive |
Interviewee Surname |
Reeve |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Hilary |
Interviewee Gender |
Female |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Status |
Civilian |
Full Content |
Yes |
Web Version |
Yes |
Published Format |
Document |
Original Format |
Microsoft Word 97 - 2003 Document (.doc) |
Archive Format |
Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) File (.pdf) produced using Adobe Acrobat X Pro |
Web Format |
Story Abstract |
This is a single personal account by Hilary Reeve of the events she witnessed in Derry on 5th October 1968 when the Derry March was stopped by the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) (the police) on Duke Street. |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Civil Protest; Civil Rights; Policing |
Dates Mentioned |
5 October 1968 [1960s] |
Events Mentioned |
Derry March (5 October 1968) |
Places Mentioned |
Duke Street, Waterside, Derry, Northern Ireland |
Organisations Mentioned |
Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) |
Story Title |
Not enough Christianity |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
Story contained in the book: McLaughlin, Paul. (2012). Mixed Emotions: Real stories of mixed marriage, (Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; NIMMA). Belfast: NIMMA. |
Identity Provided? |
No; forename only |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Michael; and Shirley |
Language Spoken |
English |
Interviewee Gender |
Male; and Female |
Religion |
Catholic; and Protestant |
Home Address |
Glengormley, County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
Marital Status |
Married |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Current Occupation |
Psychiatric nurse |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Michael and Shirley live in a quiet cul-de-sac in Glengormley on the northern outskirts of Belfast. It is a mixed area. They are an outgoing, friendly and fun-loving couple who work as psychiatric nurses in the community. Both are in their late forties." NIMMA. (2012; p.58) |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Mixed Marriage |
Story Title |
Our love encourages respect |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
Story contained in the book: McLaughlin, Paul. (2012). Mixed Emotions: Real stories of mixed marriage, (Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; NIMMA). Belfast: NIMMA. |
Identity Provided? |
No; forename only |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Stephen; and Sharon |
Language Spoken |
English |
Interviewee Gender |
Male; and Female |
Religion |
Protestant; and Catholic |
Home Address |
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland |
Marital Status |
Married |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland; and Republic of Ireland |
Conflict Victim |
Victim |
Physical Injury |
Stephen was injured by the Enniskillen Bomb; developed psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. |
Mental Trauma |
Stephen suffered depression, sleep deprivation and anxiety. |
Victim 1 |
Samuel Gault |
Relationship Victim 1 |
Son |
ID Victim 1 |
2755 |
Status |
Civilian |
Published Format |
Document |
Story Abstract |
"Stephen and Sharon live in a small village in the Fermanagh lakelands. They have been married for five years. Stephen, whose father was killed in the 'Poppy Day' bombing of Enniskillen, has suffered severe ill-health as a direct result of being in the same explosion. Sharon, whose Mum died only days before this interview, works in retail in the town. They make a strong team that faces the future with hope and humour." NIMMA. (2012; p.51). |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Bombing |
Dates Mentioned |
8 November 1987 [1980s] |
Events Mentioned |
Enniskillen Bomb (8 November 1987) |
Places Mentioned |
Enniskillen [County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland] |
Story Title |
A little tolerance goes a long way |
Story Available |
Yes |
Story Format |
Text |
Story Source |
Story contained in the book: McLaughlin, Paul. (2012). Mixed Emotions: Real stories of mixed marriage, (Northern Ireland Mixed Marriage Association; NIMMA). Belfast: NIMMA. |
Identity Provided? |
No; forename only |
Interviewee Forename(s) |
Roley; and Jo |
Language Spoken |
English |
Interviewee Gender |
Male; and Female |
Religion |
Protestant; and Catholic |
Home Address |
Ederney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland |
Marital Status |
Married |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Status |
Civilian |
Story Abstract |
"Roley and Jo live on the outskirts of the quiet village of Ederney in the beautiful Fermanagh countryside. "Close enough to walk to the shops and far enough away from the neighbours not to hear me guldering at the kids", according to Jo. Roley is a civil servant, Jo works in a local school. They have been married for more than 25 years and have four children." NIMMA. (2012; p.44). |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Mixed Marriage |