'I learnt that people on the other side are just like me'

Corrymeela is a pretty cool place. Catholic and Protestant children can get together and learn about each other there. In Northern Ireland there has been a lot of fighting and disagreements between people and this means children with different beliefs don't often get the chance to meet, as most of them go to separate schools and live in different areas.

At Corrymeela children can share their own stories and experiences as well as have a great time together, playing adventure games, taking part in drama, arts and crafts, as well as karaoke, dancing and discos!

By the time they say goodbye, the children have made friends and have learnt to respect each other. This means that although some people where they live may think fighting is the answer to their problems, they know that there are better ways to find peace.

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These pals, one Catholic and one Protestant, met on a Corrymeela project, and soon discovered they had lots in common