Story Title |
You two against the rest |
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) |
Martin; and Sharon |
Language Spoken |
English |
Interviewee Gender |
Male and Female |
Age |
40+ |
Religion |
Catholic; and Protestant |
Home Address |
Northland Road area, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. |
Marital Status |
Married |
Birth Country |
Northern Ireland |
Current Occupation |
Tour company operator |
Occupation during conflict |
Shop owner |
Status |
Civilian |
Published Format |
Document |
Story Abstract |
"Martin and Sharon, who are both in their forties, are from Derry/Londonderry, have been married for nearly 30 years and have two grown up children. Martin is a successful businessman and runs a tour company in the city. They are a hardworking team and a resilient couple that has faced down both poverty and the violence of sectarian opposition." NIMMA. (2012; p.37). |
Themes/Topics Mentioned |
Mixed marriage; Sectarianism |