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Learn about the history, location and features of the Falls Road, the main road through West Belfast, Northern Ireland. The road is associated with the Catholic community and Irish republicanism, and has many murals, churches and shops.
- Some Quick Need-To-Knows About The Falls Road in Belfast
- The Early Days on The Falls Road
- The Falls Road and The Start of The Troubles
- Peace, Modern-Day Life and Falls Road Tours
- FAQs
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A visit to the Falls Road is fairly straightforward, but there are a few need-to-knows before you go (it’s worth understanding the difference between Northern Ireland and Ireland, also!).
Once a country lane leading out from the town of Belfast, the Falls Road takes its name from the Irish túath na bhFál (territory of the enclosures) which survives in its modern-day form as the Falls. The original extent of the territory was roughly equal to the civil parish of Shankill and it comprised the greater part of the Co. Antrim portion of ...
The infamousriots of August 1969saw 6 Catholics killed and several streets burnt out near the Falls Road. Though the British Army came in to protect Catholics from further attacks, their heavy-handed tactics alienated many of the residents in the area.
That ceasefire followed by the Good Friday Agreementin 1998 meant the violence in West Belfast eased greatly. While the two communities still have their distinct identities and tensions flare occasionally, there is nowhere near the degree of conflict that the city saw during The Troubles. In fact, those differences between the two communities have ...
We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from is the Falls Road Protestant or Catholic to what did the Falls Road curfew involve. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
Learn about the story behind the Falls Road, a Catholic area in West Belfast that witnessed violence and conflict during The Troubles. Discover its landmarks, such as the Bobby Sands mural and the Peace Wall, and how to visit it safely.
Learn about the Falls Road, a Nationalist & Republican area that witnessed the Troubles and the Civil Rights Movement. See the famous murals, the Peace Walls, the Bobby Sands Mural and more on a guided tour.
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Step into the tumultuous past of Falls Road, Belfast, with our immersive political tour that delves deep into the Troubles era. Led by a former political pri...
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- Ireland Before You Die
Apr 11, 2024 · Learn about the Falls Road, a former industrial area and a focal point of the Troubles in Belfast. Discover its street art, Irish language, and cemeteries, and how to visit safely.
Falls Road is a historically and culturally rich area of West Belfast, where you can see political murals, memorial gardens and former linen mills. Learn about the religious conflict, the hunger strike and the Easter Rising on a walking or taxi tour with former prisoners.
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Learn about the life and legacy of James Connolly, a socialist and trade union leader, who lived on the Falls Road from 1910 to 1916. Explore the centre, the heritage trail and the gift shop at this modern and inspirational venue.
