The main areas to avoid in Belfast are the areas around the Shankill and the Shankill roads at night (West Belfast), areas in North Belfast like Tiger’s Bay, New Lodge and Ardoyne (at night) and the likes of Short Strand in East Belfast (again, at night).
What areas should I avoid in Belfast?
Belfast City Centre: Most crimes in the centre of Belfast city have occurred in areas such as Dublin Road, Ormeau Avenue, Donegall Road, Ventry Street, and Botanic Avenue, according to the UK Crime Statistics. So, it is advised not to wander into these areas alone at night and be vigilant during the day.
Is East Belfast safe for Catholics?
Yous will be fine.
Is it safe to walk down the Shankill road?
Is the Shankill Road dangerous? If you visit early in the day, or as part of an organised tour, no – the Shankill Road is not dangerous. However, we wouldn’t recommend visiting late in the evening.
Is Northern Ireland safe for Catholic?
The history of Northern Ireland
Whilst it’s true that for a time, the division of Ireland between Catholics and Protestants, and Irish and British values and laws caused clashes and major disruption in the area, today it is a very peaceful and safe place to live.
What parts of Belfast are Catholic?
West Belfast
The Falls Road (from Irish túath na bhFál ‘territory of the enclosures’) is the main road through West Belfast, Northern Ireland, running from Divis Street in Belfast City Centre to Andersonstown in the suburbs. The name has been synonymous for at least a century and a half with the Catholic community in the city.
Which side of Belfast is the Catholic side?
west Belfast
As you can see, west Belfast is mainly Catholic, in most areas over 90%. For many years, the Catholic population expanded to the southwest, but in recent years it has started expanding around the Shankill and into north Belfast. The east of the city is predominantly Protestant, typically 90% or more.
Is it safe to walk in Belfast at night?
While it may be quieter than some major cities in the UK, it’s generally a safe place to walk at night, even in small groups. You should be cautious when travelling to any city destination, but Belfast is no cause for concern!
Where do most Catholics live in Northern Ireland?
In the Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane District Council areas, the figures at ward level vary from 99% Protestant to 92% Catholic.
List of districts in Northern Ireland by religion or religion brought up in.
| District | Ards and North Down |
|---|---|
| Catholic | 13.6% |
| Protestant and other Christian | 67.9% |
| Other | 17.1% |
Do Catholics live on Shankill Road?
The Falls Road transformed from a small lane into a heavily populated district in its own right. This area, though, was dominated by an Irish Catholic population, while the Shankill remained Protestant and Unionist.
Is Belfast safe for Catholic?
This is just generally good advice: don’t just mention you’re a Catholic for no reason. It’s like being vegan: no one cares, and it is more likely to cause arguments than a genuine conversation. But yes, it is safe for a Catholic in Belfast. The Troubles have been over since the Good Friday Accord.
Is the Shankill UVF or UDA?
The UDA West Belfast Brigade is the section of the Ulster loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association (UDA), based in the western quarter of Belfast, in the Greater Shankill area.
Is Belfast or Dublin safer?
Safety: Belfast is probably slightly safer. Both cities have areas you would avoid whilst visiting, but crime and gangland activity is much higher in Dublin.
Is Belfast safe for an English person?
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, which is considered to be the safest region of the United Kingdom – much safer than Scotland, England and Wales. It is a beautiful city but is often overlooked due to its troubled history.
Which part of Ireland is mostly Catholic?
Ireland is split between the Republic of Ireland (predominantly Catholic) and Northern Ireland (predominantly Protestant).
Is it safe to visit Belfast now?
Yes. Northern Ireland has the second lowest crime rate in Europe and our residents are well known for their warm welcome. Decades ago, during the years of civil unrest, tourists were rarely affected. Everyone can expect a safe and enjoyable holiday here.
Is the Ardoyne area of Belfast Catholic?
Ardoyne (from Irish Ard Eoin ‘Eoin’s height’) is a working class and mainly Catholic and Irish republican district in north Belfast, Northern Ireland. It gained notoriety due to the large number of incidents during The Troubles.
Is Sandy Row in Belfast Catholic or Protestant?
Protestant
It is a traditionally Protestant, close-knit loyalist community, noted for its elaborate Orange Order parades on the Twelfth, with over 40 Arches erected in its streets and a marching band of teenaged girls known as the “Sandy Row Girl’s Band”.
Is the Falls Road Catholic or Protestant?
The Falls Road is the Catholic road, you can find several Catholic churches in the area while all the Protestant ones have been either demolished or converted for other uses as the Protestant population declined. You can find lots of murals on the walls as a reminder of the troubles.
What is the Shankill area?
Shankill (Irish: Seanchill, meaning ‘Old Church’) is an outlying suburb of Dublin, Ireland, situated in the administrative area of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Located in the southeast of the historic County Dublin, close to the border with County Wicklow, it has a population of 14,257 (2016 census).
Is the Orange Order anti Catholic?
Exclusively Protestant, the Orange Order was not, in its own view, sectarian. Its brand of Protestantism and anti-Catholicism (or, strictly speaking, anti-popery) was ostensibly political.