NI is so parochial that any small enclave is usually completely one-sided (in most respects - race, religion, socio-political, socio-economic etc). When in those enclaves, they are very lovely and friendly. I for one was very sheltered growing up. My time there covered the tail end of the troubles but you wouldn't have known that round my way. There was only one "type" of people in my town so there was no conflict. Throw in an outsider and all hell would break loose.
By "all hell", I mean "my granny constantly talks about "polish people and pakis" on her bus and she can't understand their private conversations".
NI is so parochial that any small enclave is usually completely one-sided (in most respects - race, religion, socio-political, socio-economic etc). When in those enclaves, they are very lovely and friendly. I for one was very sheltered growing up. My time there covered the tail end of the troubles but you wouldn't have known that round my way. There was only one "type" of people in my town so there was no conflict. Throw in an outsider and all hell would break loose.
By "all hell", I mean "my granny constantly talks about "polish people and pakis" on her bus and she can't understand their private conversations".