The Language of Peace Global Impact Study Group
Sunday, 27th July to Wednesday, 30th July
In response to alumni seeking ongoing learning opportunities, and amidst distressing events in the Middle East, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and acts of hate and racism in our communities, our shared experiences call for a renewed commitment to peace-building, nonviolence, and keeping the UWPIAA and Up with People missions and visions alive.
A once in a lifetime experience—Explore the city of Belfast and the Northern Ireland peace process through this unique learning journey.
It has been 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement on April 10, 1998. The peace accord largely ended 30 years of violence, known as “the Troubles,” in which 3,600 people died.
Tentative Itinerary:
Group Zoom Call
- Group Zoom Call with our facilitators from Politics in Action (PIA) / Belfast.
- “We are change-makers, co-creators of solutions, reimagining politics, and holding those in power to account.” -PIA
- Discussion of the historical context of “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland.
Tuesday, 22nd July, during Alumni Week:
- Peace Study Group Orientation. Meet the group in person and your facilitators, Paul Smyth and Emily Mcllhatton. Continue your learning and discuss in more detail the Peace Study program.
- Peace Panel Discussion
Sunday, 27th July
10:00 Depart University of Limerick as a group for Annalong, Northern Ireland
Arrive at Friends Forever International (FFI), 10 Commill Quay, Annalong, County Down, Northern Ireland
Beautiful center located in between Belfast and Dublin and at the base of the gorgeous Mourne Mountains yet on the sea. It’s a perfect location for us to continue your learning for the Peace Study Group.
Dormitory-style group accommodations.
18:00 Meet & Greet and Welcome Dinner at Friends Forever / Briefing & Orientation
Monday, 28th July
9:00 Breakfast at FFI
10:00 Peace Study Workshop
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Peace Study Workshop
15:00 Travel as a group to Belfast
16:00 Check in at hotel: Premier Hotel Waring St. (Cathedral District)
Hotel room accommodations – Double Occupancy
Dinner on your own in Belfast (recommendations provided)
Explore the city
Tuesday, 29th July
8:30 Breakfast in hotel. A full breakfast buffet is include in your room.
10:00 History of “The Troubles” tour with DC Tours
A History of Terror: The award-winning city centre tour which explains "The Troubles" and the peace process with honesty and great insight. The tour visits the locations of major events during the most turbulent period of the conflict in the early 1970's. It lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes and covers 1.5 miles
13:00 Lunch on your own and free time in the city
15:00 Titanic Tour. Outside group tour for one hour.
Additional tickets for the inside of the Titanic can be purchased on your own. This needs to be booked prior to the tour by you.
18:00 Group dinner
Wednesday, 30th July
8:30 Breakfast at hotel / Check out of hotel and store luggage
10:00 Our facilitators, Paul and Emily, will walk the group across the lower Shankill and Falls after the tour, before heading back with us to their office, which is located close to our hotel. Explore both Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods, followed by summary and discussions at the PIA office.
12:00 Group Farewell Lunch
What to Bring:
Participants are advised to wear appropriate and comfortable walking shoes. Layers of clothing work best. We suggest a sweater, rain jacket, and jeans or pants. Temperatures may vary with rain a possibility.
Disclaimer:
All persons participating in the tour and activities do so at the participant's own sole risk. UWPIAA organisers of the tour are released from any claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses by participants in the tour and all persons accept full responsibility for their own selves during the tour.
Note:
This is to give an overview of the possible day's itinerary. It is subject to change.
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