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Sport has been used to help divided communities in Northern Ireland overcome historical tensions. The "Troubles" from the 20th century led to deep divisions along religious lines. Since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, sports organizations have implemented cross-community programs to reduce mistrust between Catholic and Protestant communities. Programs like those from the Irish Football Association, Gaelic Athletic Association, and Football4Peace have emphasized shared interests in health and fun over religious differences through integrated sports clubs and schools. These efforts have helped communities in Northern Ireland start to overcome segregation and build cross-community relationships.
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- 1. Bringing a community togetherthrough sport Using sport in divided communities in Northern Ireland Joe Trolan Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- 2. Contents • Introduction – issues •Northern Ireland’s History – troubles • Sport for Development and Peace – Concept behind using sport • Sport as a community bridge
- 3. Introduction • What isa community – Practical basis • Challenges within Northern Ireland – Mistrust based on segregation • Sport in Northern Ireland – Historically segregated and divisive
- 4. An example -flags
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- 6. Troubled History • Centuriesold but more pervasive in 20th century • Civil war and partition – Beginning of present day issues • The “Troubles” – Lines marked in cement
- 7. • Cities andTowns segregated – Catholic vs. Protestant • Education segregated – Primary and Secondary schooling • Sport Segregated – Irish or British
- 9. A chance forchange • 1998 Good Friday Agreement • Major political parties and paramilitary groups forgo violence
- 10. Sport for Developmentand Peace • Recent use of sport as a tool – Variety of uses • United Nations and Governments – Private agencies as well • “Soft power”
- 11. Examples • United NationsSport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP) • Fundamental Right – opportunity • Powerful tool – Create awareness • Path to Success – Life lessons
- 12. Examples • US StateDepartment and UK Sport • Promoting cross cultural understanding • Integration into communities • Creating awareness of poverty and dangers
- 13. Examples • Football4Peace andRight to Play • Israel and Ireland • Overcoming divisions based on a common goal • Highlighting positives of sport
- 14. Using sport inNorthern Ireland • Political, Social, and Economical divisions – High level of mistrust and fear • Since 1998 GFA, sport organizations have been at the forefront of change • Cross community programs
- 15. Irish Football Association •Multitude of Programs – Working with EU Peace funding project • Building community plans – Develop integrated teams – Develop integration plans – Long term strategy – Inter-organization strategy
- 16. Gaelic Athletic Association •Emphasizes commonality – Unity rather than nationality • Promoting fun and health • Schools integration • Reducing fear and mistrust through actions
- 17. Football4Peace • Since 2008has worked with the IFA and FAI to improve cross community relations – Sports clubs and schools – Coaches, teachers, and Adults – Created cross community programs – Targeted racism AND sectarianism
- 18. Conclusion • Sport isa world language – Creates a common goal • Sporting bodies have embraced the concept of inter community relations through sport • Results have been positive