CLEAN : 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 and shares Mervyn Johnston's experiences during the troubles. Despite past attacks, Mervyn is not worried about Brexit reinstating a hard border. The video also covers the impact of Brexit on passport applications and the historical remnants of the hard border, emphasizing hopes for continued integration since the Good Friday Agreement.

What was the main change in the border crossing after the peace talks in the 1990s?

• The removal of all border signs

• The establishment of a customs checkpoint

• The introduction of a seamless crossing

• The construction of a new bridge

Why was Mervyn Johnston's garage targeted during the Troubles?

• He was a journalist

• He owned a large business

• He was a prominent politician

• He was a member of the British Army

How does Mervyn Johnston feel about the possibility of Brexit bringing back a hard border?

• He is excited

• He is very worried

• He is indifferent

• He is not worried

What has been the trend in applications for Irish EU passports since Brexit?

• They have decreased

• They have tripled

• They have remained the same

• They have doubled every year

What historical event is mentioned regarding the villages of Belcoo and Blackline?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The construction of a new railway station

• The blowing up of a bridge by British Army engineers

• The opening of a new border crossing