Date of Award
Fall 2020
Document Type
Thesis
Terms of Use
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Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
History Department
First Advisor
Robert Weinberg
Abstract
This paper explores the role of Derry City F.C. in the sectarian conflict of The Troubles in Northern Ireland from 1970 to 1985. The experiences of Derry City as a soccer team were deeply intertwined with the pervasive sectarianism of Northern Ireland; through its sporting ventures, Derry City provided space to dream of a better future for Catholic nationalists in Northern Ireland.
Recommended Citation
Hirschel-Burns, Nick , '21, "Soccer and Sectarianism: Derry City F.C. and Irish Nationalism, Sectarian Tension, and the Catholic Community, 1970-1985" (2020). Senior Theses, Projects, and Awards. 477.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/theses/477