Northern Ireland is in its terminal phase. This place never made any ethical or economic sense

by Zealousideal-Fly6908

10 comments

  1. Great article. I’ve never visited derry. Definitely on my bucket list.

  4. The only time some economic sense may be had is with a big EU package of funds to take it on and upgrade infrastructure etc.

  6. Is the Irish Times not a unionist/West Brit paper?

    Edit – just checked and yes it was historically a supporter of Irish Unionism. Down voted for being right ….. Bizarre.

  7. I’m from Cork city and was up in Derry for the first time a few months ago.

    There is similarities between the 2 cities with the river dominating it and all the hills. Nice city, I’ll be back.

  8. >and today, it is being sucked dry by this same connection: by the overwhelming Belfast-centrism of Northern Ireland’s economic and political life.

    Wait until you hear about what happens in the other 26 counties!

    It’s a vaguely interesting op-ed piece, and I would totally agree on the university thing. But the rest of it unfortunately reads like a student essay, not a serious piece that will change any minds.

  9. Been going to Derry since 1989 and it’s a brilliant spot simply cos the locals are so friendly. Enjoyed many nights out there and was saddened to see the Bog Inn demolished last time was there. So the pic in the article is outdated.

    The writers passion for his home town comes through clearly but have always felt Derry is a lost soul trying to find its way.

    Recently lost one of its best in Jim McLaughlin. RIP

  10. Any chance you lads fancy taking us on yet? We will let you have the tayto thing if it helps.

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