C. Mac Camlaoich - June '04
The advice in the article is fair enough. But typical of the time (and still common) is the equation of "Northern Ireland" with Unionist. So we have the comment "Northern Ireland treasures its governmental union with England above all things. There are historic reasons for these attitudes." The Catholic and Nationalist community didn't treasure the union. Likewise in reference to sport you might have thought Gaelic games would get a mention. Also nightlife is described as non-existent - many of the towns and cities had wonderful dance halls.

P. Kelly - June '04
My grandfather Art Haas (just passed) was in N. Ireland during the war and spent at least one Christmas there. His stories included the warmth of the people and sharp questions in the homes.

I myself have been in Belfast twice recently and have found the same to be true.

N. Ireland is one of the most interesting places I have been and will always be in my heart. It feels a little bit like home.

William and Ruth McCandless - June '04

My wife and I live in Joliet, Illinois, USA. We have friends and relatives in Ulster who we are privileged to visit occasionally and receive visits from them and their children. We were sent a copy of your article and read it with great appreciation and nostalgia on this 60th anniversary of the invasion of Europe at Normandy.
It struck us as having been well-written at the time and still a valuable guide for Americans visiting Ulster today. Although many things have changed both here and there, the people retain most of their family and personal characteristics. We have found the Ulster men and women to be friendly, hospitable, and curious. We hope we can seem so to them. The bond between our countries will represent more than a vast genealogical legacy. Many of the traits and best qualities of Americans are those it inherited from those who founded America and made it a political phenomenon, and Ulster was prominent in that development.