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Peace in Peril

Could the troubles return to Northern Ireland?

By Kelly Candaele

Belfast, Northern Ireland—In early April, President George W. Bush did British Prime Minister Tony Blair a favor by flying on short notice to this city for a “war summit” on the eve of the “fall of Baghdad” to American military forces. The choice of Belfast served a number of purposes. While 5,000 or so anti-war protesters were kept miles away from… return to article

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    the only block to peace in n.ireland is the ira.if they say the war is over we can move on,but they wont as peace is the last thing they want

    United Kingdom Posted by noelmcbrinn on Apr 29, 2003 at 6:27 PM

    As a native of North Ireland, and a very politically involved citizen, I have to say that overall this article was accurate. The only bit that I would dispute is the line:<<“While the British and Irish press have universally condemned the IRA and Sinn Fein…”>>  It is very true that the British Press has condemned both the IRA and Sinn Fein, but I can not agree that the Irish press has done the same. The Irish Press, while frequently voicing their non-support of the IRA, still give a more fair look at Sinn Fein (as compared to the Brit and US press). The Irish people are more aware of the separation (although I concede there is a relationship) between Sinn Fein and the IRA. Just ask the citizens who helped them basically sweep the General Elections.

    I guess my point is, the Irish press regards Sinn Fein as a legitimate political party and power, not as a rogue group of terrorists, as the Brits and Americans like to portray them.

    Thanks for covering the story from an angle that so many others ignored.

    Slan,
    KC

    United States Posted by Karen Conaghan on May 8, 2003 at 7:39 PM

    Hello, I am trying to get e-mail for Kelly Caldaele. I am starting the CSU Chico connection for students going to Ireland at Trinity College, possibly this summer. I am reading the site at Chico State and you have been involved with great peace efforts. We did a CD called” Missles(yes the i is missing on purpose) To Music” a few years back of all Chico musicians-Directed my my co-designer Aaron Yamaguchi-Champion Haiku poet-Slam, the movie and wordgroove.com who wrote songs for this creation funded by the Peace and Justice Center in Sonoma/CSU Sonoma to give credit-by Activist Robert Manning. This has inspired me to see my roots(Irish, English, German, Scottish, and French-I have been to 14 European Countries allready) and finish a Master’s degree in Multicultural Multimedia-(I have studied Celtic Spirituality/Witchcraft also in Chico for ten years-lots of interest in cultural heritage/social art/women’s healing from violence-wich I am all too familiar with from a hate crime against me for two years for being a public, spiritual person-who has been effected by the violence of methamphetamine users). I hope I can get some info about the climate from you personally or if you would like to speak at Humboldtstudios.com(Greg Tropea owns the building and is a Professor inthe Philosophy dept, cool guy, who wants me to do this)we have the ability to host very effective lecture/recordings/parties. I have degrees in Media Arts and Recording Arts/Music-www.fernstudios.com. We have media studios, Irish music teacher, and now I am researching for Summer 2004-to be the first student to have our school be in an exchange directly with Trinity College. I guess Sac State usually was sending us through them, but now I am lucky to be in this position. I am eager to hear back, if you could confirm this e-mail I would appreciate it. “Peace to you and all time beyond”-my quote that came to me in my peaceful efforts. Sincerely, Kelly Desmore

    United States Posted by Kelly Desmore on Dec 19, 2003 at 7:45 AM

    Hello, I am trying to get e-mail for Kelly Caldaele. I am starting the CSU Chico connection for students going to Ireland at Trinity College, possibly this summer. I am reading the site at Chico State and you have been involved with great peace efforts. We did a CD called” Missles(yes the i is missing on purpose) To Music” a few years back of all Chico musicians-Directed my my co-designer Aaron Yamaguchi-Champion Haiku poet-Slam, the movie and wordgroove.com who wrote songs for this creation funded by the Peace and Justice Center in Sonoma/CSU Sonoma to give credit-by Activist Robert Manning. This has inspired me to see my roots(Irish, English, German, Scottish, and French-I have been to 14 European Countries allready) and finish a Master’s degree in Multicultural Multimedia-(I have studied Celtic Spirituality/Witchcraft also in Chico for ten years-lots of interest in cultural heritage/social art/women’s healing from violence-wich I am all too familiar with from a hate crime against me for two years for being a public, spiritual person-who has been effected by the violence of methamphetamine users). I hope I can get some info about the climate from you personally or if you would like to speak at Humboldtstudios.com(Greg Tropea owns the building and is a Professor inthe Philosophy dept, cool guy, who wants me to do this)we have the ability to host very effective lecture/recordings/parties. I have degrees in Media Arts and Recording Arts/Music-www.fernstudios.com. We have media studios, Irish music teacher, and now I am researching for Summer 2004-to be the first student to have our school be in an exchange directly with Trinity College. I guess Sac State usually was sending us through them, but now I am lucky to be in this position. I am eager to hear back, if you could confirm this e-mail I would appreciate it. “Peace to you and all time beyond”-my quote that came to me in my peaceful efforts. Sincerely, Kelly Desmore

    United States Posted by Kelly Desmore on Dec 19, 2003 at 7:46 AM
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