Project Children - Northern Ireland

[Sham Corkman]

Very interesting programme this evening. T'was a Corkman that brought about peace in Northern Ireland, Denis Mulcahy.

https://www.rte.ie/culture/2016/0922/818440-the-project-children-story/

His, plus his brothers and friends idea brought about the introduction of Bill Clinton to the discussion on the Northern Ireland troubles.

22,000 children got a better summer and different life perspective due to the good work of Denis and his friends.

Worth a watch. Ordinary people can make a difference.

 

[jimmym]

A great cork group called between brought kids from the north on holidays to cork up to 1994.

 

[Ethelred]

A great cork group called between brought kids from the north on holidays to cork up to 1994.

They still do.

 

[Donkeys Gudge]

Thought that documentary was excellent. Denis Mulcahy was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, yet I doubt he is well known - even within his own county. His own story would make a hell of a book.