Community Dialogue Armagh

Armagh Community Dialogue

Armagh city and district contains a polarised community.  Areas north and east of the district and areas north and east of the city are largely populated by Protestants whereas areas south and west of both the city and district are populated largely by Roman Catholics.  Thankfully the interfaces between these areas are not currently the scenes of violence but the potential is there should an issue arise which provides the spark.  Armagh city and district has also been characterised as an area where people traditionally say nothing about politics or religion to their opposite numbers.  Many local communities suffered greatly from the troubles and distrust is very high is such areas.

Community Dialogue in Armagh is attempting to create safe spaces for local people to meet and dialogue on political and cultural issues important to them.  This will bring issues into the open and help promote understanding.  Opportunities have been provided for locals to relate their experiences of the troubles, to explore their respective cultures – Orange/GAA & St Patrick, for example - and to debate a range of contentious political issues, such as, Policing, United Ireland, Integrated Education , Dealing with the Past, etc.

Quite a number of people from Armagh have taken part in  Community Dialogue residentials. If you are interested in any of our events please contact Brian Lennon.

Community Dialogue Armagh
Community Centre,
11a Dobbin Street,
Armagh
BT61 7QQ

Tel: 028 3751 0630