The 70s' DIY punk movement brought Catholics and Protestants together across divided tribal lines.
Fearghus Roulston decided to take a deeper look into the punk scene in Northern Ireland after reading about the English punk movementBut Protestant and Catholic punks were fighting for the same team - most of the time.The conflict, known as, began in 1969 and led to more than 3,500 people losing their lives over a period of almost 30 years.
Whilst living in Manchester, Mr Roulston read a book about the English punk movement and decided to take a deeper look into the scene in Northern Ireland."You're obviously never just a punk - you're also a student, a worker, someone who lives in whatever neighbourhood of Belfast or whatever town outside of Belfast," he told BBC News NI.
"And how could we support things like Rock Against Racism if you're having sectarian thoughts? You can't say, 'well racism is wrong but sectarianism is OK', you can't do that. So it was really refreshing."This time, it was because punk had arrived.Terri Hooley, founder of famed Northern Ireland record label Good Vibrations
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Northern Ireland Troubles: How punk music created its own riotDuring the peak of the Troubles, the punk scene was creating its own riot and bringing Catholics and Protestants together across divided tribal lines 🎸
Read more »
Heatwave: Northern Ireland high temperature record could be toppedNI will escape the most extreme high temperatures of the rest of the UK but will still get very hot.
Read more »
Could Russia Avoid Sanctions With Its Own Oil Benchmark? | OilPrice.comRussia is reportedly planning on creating its own national oil benchmark in order to protect itself from Western sanctions
Read more »
Northern Ireland 0-5 England: 30,000+ fans watch on as Lionesses turn on the styleNIRENG FT: Northern Ireland 0-5 England Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo all netted at St Mary's. Sarina Wiegman's side will now face Denmark or Spain in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Here's how it all unfolded...
Read more »
England stars react to five-star victory over Northern Ireland in Euros - 'I enjoy every game'England stars have reacted to their five-goal victory over Northern Ireland in their final group game of this summer's European Championships
Read more »
Russo after England double: 'I want to play but have to be patient'Alessia Russo is willing to be patient and earn her place for England after striking twice against Northern Ireland.The Manchester United striker came on...
Read more »