Dervla Murphy
Murphy, Dervla, A Place Apart
1978Records the experiences of this distinguished Irish travel writer during her cycling tour of Northern Ireland in 1976-77. Briefly recapitulates the historical background to the Troubles, and re-examines the rival myths and prejudices of the Protestant and Catholic communities, both of whom warmly welcomed her while remaining suspicious of each other. Informed by genuine affection for the people of Northern Ireland and an optimism about its future in the longer term though discounting the possibility of a united Ireland.
Murphy, Dervla, Changing the Problem: Post Forum Reflections
Puts the case, following the publication of the report of the New Ireland Forum, for an independent Northern Ireland