Project Members
Members of the Youth Centre who were involved with the 'West Belfast & the Spanish Civil War' project are listed below. Each member has written a small paragraph detailing why they decided to become involved and what they have gained from the project:
Conor Moody [16 years old]
I attend a secondary Irish Medium School Colaiste Feirste. I work in in Victoria Square and volunteer in my local Youth Club. I'm very interested in history & politics and this is one of the reasons why I got involved in the project. It was attractive because of the effect the Spanish Civil War had in my own area in West Belfast. I have been involved in the project for over 10 months and have enjoyed everything so far!
Conor Captain [16 years old]
I presently attend Corpus Christi College and volunteer in the youth centre. I work part-time locally and have an interest in youth and community work. This project excited me because it was relevant to my GCSE's and helped with history and made it more relevant to me.
Seamus Mc Comb [15 years old]
I am attending Corpus Christi College. I also go to Belfast Metropolitan College on the Whiterock Road. I am doing four courses that are equivalent to two GCSE's. I got involved in the Spanish Civil War Project because I was interested in the war and wanted to learn about the Irish people going to Spain to fight. I think this is very interesting. One of my hobbies is playing football with my friends.
Samuel Kelly [15 years old]
I am attending Corpus Christi College and I am currently studying for my Key Stage 3's. The reason I got involved in the Spanish Civil War project is because I like to learn about different cultures and I'm very interested in the history of my community. Since I have been in the Spanish Civil War project I have had a lot of fun and I have also learned a lot about some of the people who went to fight from our area.
Stephen Donnelly [15 years old]
I am attending Corpus Christi College and I am currently studying for eight GCSE's. I have now got a grade 'C' in one of my science modules. I got involved in the Spanish Civil War project because I like to learn about different cultures and wanted to get off the streets and get involved in a project. I also like to play different sports e.g. football and Gaelic football.
Connall Mulholland [17 years old]
I attend Workforce Training for Success. I am presently training to be a mechanic and hope to be working full time in 4 years. I have enjoyed myself during the project and have had great fun and learned loads about Spain and the Spanish Civil War.
Sean Cordiner [15 years old]
I attend St. Colms High School, Twinbrook. I am presently studying for 10 GCSE's and hope to become a teacher. I have enjoyed my time during the project and have had great fun and learned a good lot about Spain and the Civil War.
Gerard Hanna [15 years old]
I attend Christian Brothers Secondary School on the Glen Road. I am presently completing my GCSE's and intend to go on to university to study science and IT. I have really enjoyed participating in the project and found it interesting that local people could help influence the make up of countries such as Spain.
Patrick Mallon [16 years old]
I attend Corpus Christi College. I am a keen sports man and try to take part in most things within the Youth Centre. I have really enjoyed the Spanish Civil War project and have learned a lot about the war and the destruction and deaths that took place.
Patrick Dillon [16 years old]
I attend Corpus Christi College. I am a keen sports man and play soccer for the school. I have really enjoyed my time in the project and have enjoyed working as part of the team. It has been great craic and we have made some really good friends.
Emmett Templeton [15 years old]
I attend Corpus Christi College and was late to the project. I took part in the project for the exhibition and in designing the booklet. I have enjoyed meeting new friends and will take part in other projects at the youth club. I have learned so much in such a short period of time but have had some great craic as well.
John Paul Delaney [16 years old]
I attend Corpus Christi College and am a keen boxer. I too came late to the project and became involved after making new friends. I have enjoyed my time within the project and have enjoyed learning about how Mr McAllister helped defend Spain.
Michael Fox [15 years old]
I attend Corpus Christi College. I am presently completing entry level English and Maths and intend to become a plumber. I have really enjoyed the Spanish Civil War project and can now see how people helped save the world from Fascism. People from West Belfast have helped change the face of Spain forever.