VOICED : Pettigoe: the village divided by the Irish border

The video discusses a village divided by the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. It highlights the seamless crossing since the 1990s peace talks, contrasting it with past troubles. Mechanic Mervyn Johnston shares his experiences of being targeted during the conflict and his views on Brexit. The video also explores the impact of Brexit on the village, including increased applications for Irish EU passports. It concludes with historical context and hopes for continued peace and integration.

What geographical feature divides the village mentioned in the video?

• A desert

• A forest

• A river

• A mountain range

Who is Mervyn Johnston and what was his role during the Troubles?

• A local farmer targeted by smugglers

• A post office worker affected by bombings

• A politician involved in peace talks

• A mechanic and former British Army member targeted by southern Republicans

How does Mervyn Johnston feel about the potential return of a hard border due to Brexit?

• He is very worried and believes it will be as bad as before

• He is indifferent and believes it won't affect him

• He is not worried and believes it won't be as bad as before

• He is excited about the changes it might bring

What change in behavior among Northerners is noted in the video due to Brexit?

• Increased participation in peace talks

• Decreased interest in cross-border trade

• Increased applications for Irish EU passports

• Increased travel to the Irish Republic

What historical event is mentioned as a remnant of the old hard border?

• The destruction of a bridge by British Army engineers

• The establishment of a new post office

• The construction of a new railway station

• The creation of a new border checkpoint