I have never been there. A friend of mine who knew the Republic very well and yet visited Northern Ireland found it very British - which makes sense.
I have no truck with either side in this hideous dispute, I’m afraid, although as a kid I was drawn in - to my bitter regret. I’m glad the killing has stopped but still believe the undercurrents of hate and murder are “the skull beneath the skin.”
Had an older gent in NI that told me....”Don’t ever believe “The Troubles” are over, no matter what they say.”