World Affairs Council
Hands Across the Divide: A Fragile Peace in Northern Ireland
Tuesday, September 26
7:00pm - 8:20pm
Bettendorf Public Library
Creation StudioSAU Professor Mara Adams, PhD will speak on her experience and the reconciliation happening in Northern Ireland.
A sculpture in Derry, Northern Ireland commemorates The Troubles. But even today, the city is referred to as "Derry" by those who are Catholics, and as "Londonderry" by those who are Protestant. And Catholics and Protestants have not been fighting over religion--the denominational names are placeholders for their political views. Protestants want NI to stay part of the UK, and Catholics want a completely free and independent Ireland.
The World Affairs Council of the QC (WACQC) is non-partisan and a 501(c) (3) organization affiliated with World Affairs Council of America. Please contact Dr. Duk Kim, Duk_Kim@wacquadcities.org, if you have any questions. Visit http://www.wacqc.org/ for more information. Our event is free and open to the public.
Bettendorf Public Library
The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955. We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use. See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms.