Friendship Bridges Belfast's Peace Wall Divide

Belfast Peace Wall Cross-Community Scheme

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A cross-community scheme in Belfast helps form a strong friendship between a 73-year-old Protestant and a 46-year-old Catholic, despite a physical peace wall dividing their homes.

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A cross-community scheme in Belfast helps form a strong friendship between a 73-year-old Protestant and a 46-year-old Catholic, despite a physical peace wall dividing their homes.

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