Category Archives: Northern Ireland

Shay’s typical Irishmen’s attire

Above is an Irishmen’s attire Shay from “Trapped” typically wears when he’s not in uniform. Often, he clothes himself in a wool-blend sweater –  the Irish call a jumper. The hat is called a flat cap. There’s a reason why they dress warm. The warmest weather is usually in the 60s F. The coldest isContinue reading “Shay’s typical Irishmen’s attire”

Countryside of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland compares in size to Connecticut or Okanogan County, Washington. Imagine living on a wee (small) island all your life. “Wee” is one of their favorite words. It can refer to a wee cup of tea or anything even if it isn’t small. “A wee word,” means “I want to talk to you.” DrivingContinue reading “Countryside of Northern Ireland”

Why do they refer to each other as Catholics and Protestants?

The photo represent the flags of the conflicting sides of Northern Ireland. The conflict was never about religion. It has always been about politics. Unionists wanted to stay with Great Britain. Nationalists wanted to be independent of Great Britain. Catholic and Protestant are just labels, like jerseys, to recognize what side they’re on. The conflictContinue reading “Why do they refer to each other as Catholics and Protestants?”

How did the conflict in Northern Ireland start?

Repost: Above photo: Protestant King William of Orange’s victory over Catholic King James in 1690. That’s when Protestants began their domination over Catholics in Northern Ireland. A character in “Trapped” named Callum briefly explained part of Northern Ireland’s history. His explanation is based on actual historical events. Here’s his quote. “Well, it all began inContinue reading “How did the conflict in Northern Ireland start?”

“How quickly civilization can be ripped away and we accept breakdown as the norm.”

“I started off by saying that looking back it was a nightmare. But at the time? It was normal. Just completely normal. It’s amazing how easily and quickly that the veneer of civilisation can be ripped away, and we accept breakdown as the norm. “ Mario Martini. Mario was referring to “The Troubles” in Northern IrelandContinue reading ““How quickly civilization can be ripped away and we accept breakdown as the norm.””

Map of Ireland & Great Britain

Most of “Trapped” takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland and incorporates its history. The locals call it Norn Iron. Norn Iron and The Republic of Ireland are two separate countries. Norn Iron is part of Great Britain, which causes disagreements among its citizens, even today. The Republic of Ireland makes up the southern part ofContinue reading “Map of Ireland & Great Britain”