Nostalgia for Ireland’s ‘troubles’

The World

The war in Northern Ireland officially ended in 1998 but peace has proved elusive. A generation of young people born after the Good Friday Agreement, who have only heard about the Troubles secondhand, are viewing that time with longing. Filmmaker Sinead O’Shea talks to Carol Hills about ‘troubles’ nostalgia and the recent upsurge of violence in Derry.  

Tell us about your experience accessing The World

We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our website, theworld.org. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous). Thanks for your time!