I live in america, I just watching Derry Girls and I never knew much about the troubles. I decided to learn more about it. We never taught about it here. This is really informative
When talking about modern Ireland one thing that needs to be mentioned was how a Protestant Irish Parliament successfully gained independence for Ireland between 1782 and 1800, during which time Catholics got most of their rights back, with most Irish people of different faiths uniting under the ideologies of either constitutionalism or Republicanism, with both in favour of varying degrees of Irish sovereignty/autonomy and increased personal rights. This independence ended when a failed Republican Revolution in 1798 led British prime minister William Pitt to intimidate and bribe the Irish Parliament into merging the Kingdom Ireland into the UK after an initial Union vote failed. Ireland’s Parliament was forced to merge with The British one (though the courts and civil service of Ireland remained separate, but nominally subject to Westminster from now on). People on both sides seem to have completely forgotten this chapter in Irish history, because Protestants and Catholics fighting together for an independent Irish Kingdom doesn’t fit anyone’s narrative, and yet it had a major impact on the island. Unionism, Republicanism and Constitutionalism all originate from the original Irish volunteers that used the opportunity of the American Revolution distracting Britain to revolt in 1782. This heralded the independence and has shaped all aspects of Irish politics ever since…
I thank you for this post. I had a Irish uni friend in the 1970’s she spoke some about the troubles at that time I was young and being from the States ignorant about what was going on outside of my little world. I wish I had RUclips back then I could have been a better friend realizing what her life was back home.
This is a really well-produced and presented series, both for production values and the sheer wealth of information it offers - like a true documentary series, it leaves you to form your own insights. Many thanks to all involved, I think this topic is worthy of anyone's time, just to appreciate the situation and the experiences of people who endure(d) it. 👍🍻
I would imagine it would have been very easy to get caught up in the troubles whichever community you belonged to.I was a juvenile delinquent spent my teens locked up for theiving in my community.My enemy was poverty lack of knowledge and as a teenager I thought I was invincible.40 years on I look back in disbelief shudder to realise I could have been seriously hurt.I can’t imagine the guilt a gunman must feel in his later wiser years problem is if you kill someone that’s final you can’t take it back.Life is difficult enough working full time paying bills I’ve been homeless rock bottom but have been employed for 30 years now changed my life what I’m trying to say is where there is a Will there is a way where there is life there is hope to many people have died already in the troubles give peace a chance create hope for we all want a decent life.
Important for any non Irish warching this to be aware of the British bias in this admittedly well made documentary, but it is a BRITISH Broadcasting Company documentary
Do protestants and catholics in Northern Ireland speak the same dialect? It seems a stupid question, but I wonder how, during the troubles, it looks like protestants and catholics were easily recognised. (Question from Belgium)
Seconds after that brick huts the car Queen Elizabeth is still waving... she taps Prince Philip on the back as he's looking back. He looks pissed, but she just reminds him to keep his head. "We won't give them the satisfaction of a reaction." Remarkable woman.
@@adamfrazer5150 I need to give it a second run. Don't remember almost anything since I saw it immediately after it had got its release, so it is years and years back when, apart from the fact I enjoyed it quite a lot. You should keep in mind the fact I had not been that well-versed in the stories surrounding The Troubles as I am today. Still, I consider it worth a go. It had a certain grimy and oppressive ambiance about it.
The catholic’s who had no Irish history gave the soldiers tea n coffee paisley was the one who stoked up the sectarian violence at the early 70s n 80s hees a lot of the blame for what happened early years of the war
The Troubles must have been such a difficult time for Irish-Americans 😔 having your people and your homeland under so much turmoil but being too far away to help 💔
What a strange comment. Most Irish American people could not name 5 cities in Ireland and their connection to the place is getting drunk every year on St Paddy's day🫠
I live in america, I just watching Derry Girls and I never knew much about the troubles. I decided to learn more about it. We never taught about it here. This is really informative
When talking about modern Ireland one thing that needs to be mentioned was how a Protestant Irish Parliament successfully gained independence for Ireland between 1782 and 1800, during which time Catholics got most of their rights back, with most Irish people of different faiths uniting under the ideologies of either constitutionalism or Republicanism, with both in favour of varying degrees of Irish sovereignty/autonomy and increased personal rights.
This independence ended when a failed Republican Revolution in 1798 led British prime minister William Pitt to intimidate and bribe the Irish Parliament into merging the Kingdom Ireland into the UK after an initial Union vote failed. Ireland’s Parliament was forced to merge with The British one (though the courts and civil service of Ireland remained separate, but nominally subject to Westminster from now on).
People on both sides seem to have completely forgotten this chapter in Irish history, because Protestants and Catholics fighting together for an independent Irish Kingdom doesn’t fit anyone’s narrative, and yet it had a major impact on the island. Unionism, Republicanism and Constitutionalism all originate from the original Irish volunteers that used the opportunity of the American Revolution distracting Britain to revolt in 1782. This heralded the independence and has shaped all aspects of Irish politics ever since…
This series was incredible! Just a brilliant bit of documentation and production. It's right up there with some of the best factual series ever made.
I thank you for this post. I had a Irish uni friend in the 1970’s she spoke some about the troubles at that time I was young and being from the States ignorant about what was going on outside of my little world. I wish I had RUclips back then I could have been a better friend realizing what her life was back home.
This is a really well-produced and presented series, both for production values and the sheer wealth of information it offers - like a true documentary series, it leaves you to form your own insights.
Many thanks to all involved, I think this topic is worthy of anyone's time, just to appreciate the situation and the experiences of people who endure(d) it. 👍🍻
Absolutely essential viewing for anyone even remotely interested in Irish history.
Yes.
I would imagine it would have been very easy to get caught up in the troubles whichever community you belonged to.I was a juvenile delinquent spent my teens locked up for theiving in my community.My enemy was poverty lack of knowledge and as a teenager I thought I was invincible.40 years on I look back in disbelief shudder to realise I could have been seriously hurt.I can’t imagine the guilt a gunman must feel in his later wiser years problem is if you kill someone that’s final you can’t take it back.Life is difficult enough working full time paying bills I’ve been homeless rock bottom but have been employed for 30 years now changed my life what I’m trying to say is where there is a Will there is a way where there is life there is hope to many people have died already in the troubles give peace a chance create hope for we all want a decent life.
No justice, no peace.
As a decedent of the Scots-Irish (Ulster-Scots/Irish Presbyterians), it's quite jarring how similarly we act in America.
One of the most appalling periods in recent western history. Some truly filthy things went on, on both sides.
excellent series!!
Intergalactic Observation Report on Planet Earth: Don't bother going there; its people are nutcases.
Important for any non Irish warching this to be aware of the British bias in this admittedly well made documentary, but it is a BRITISH Broadcasting Company documentary
Excellent. Thank you.
That documentary is good
Do protestants and catholics in Northern Ireland speak the same dialect? It seems a stupid question, but I wonder how, during the troubles, it looks like protestants and catholics were easily recognised. (Question from Belgium)
Seconds after that brick huts the car Queen Elizabeth is still waving... she taps Prince Philip on the back as he's looking back. He looks pissed, but she just reminds him to keep his head. "We won't give them the satisfaction of a reaction." Remarkable woman.
Monster ! -- -That bitch sent the Army to kill her own people.
It was literally just a single brick that was haphazardly dropped on her bulletproof tank of a car 🤷🏽♀️
@36:20 Has anyone else seen the film '71 ?
Yes, I have.
@@Danevv what did you think of it man ?
@@adamfrazer5150 I need to give it a second run. Don't remember almost anything since I saw it immediately after it had got its release, so it is years and years back when, apart from the fact I enjoyed it quite a lot. You should keep in mind the fact I had not been that well-versed in the stories surrounding The Troubles as I am today. Still, I consider it worth a go. It had a certain grimy and oppressive ambiance about it.
It's very good, but it feels a little like propaganda, but so does almost every entertainment piece made about here.
The catholic’s who had no Irish history gave the soldiers tea n coffee paisley was the one who stoked up the sectarian violence at the early 70s n 80s hees a lot of the blame for what happened early years of the war
The Troubles must have been such a difficult time for Irish-Americans 😔 having your people and your homeland under so much turmoil but being too far away to help 💔
The Republic of Ireland was not in turmoil. It was Northern Ireland, part of the UK, that was.
Idk. You guys managed to send a load of money across to various terrorist groups. So you were definitely “helping” 😂
What a strange comment. Most Irish American people could not name 5 cities in Ireland and their connection to the place is getting drunk every year on St Paddy's day🫠
A Beautiful Wee Country Witch I Might Not Vist In Th Future
Pls do visit you won't meet nicer ppl. We pride ourselves on being kind bc of our experiences...
🇮🇪🇮🇪Derry 🇮🇪🇮🇪👍
Nobody risin'??
Londonderry
London is in England fair play. Derry is in the North of Ireland fact
@@Jesuswept70 Londonderry is in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom - fact.
All this over a spud!
looks like neither side wanted the British Army there. they wanted to destroy each other
Stick to the LOTRs, there was only 1 community under attack at the start of the troubles.
I would just like to say the provisional IRA council set up by a prod ✍️ fuck me the irony im a prod btw lol brilliant 👏 lol 43.11
hey hey ira! 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇪
9-11 oh the irony 🙄 911
I bet you've never been to Ireland and couldn't name 5 places there off the top of your head