In this gripping account, the narrator's parents unknowingly find themselves in a perilous situation during a visit to Belfast in the 1990s. As they traverse a Protestant neighborhood in Northern Ireland, their Catholic identity becomes apparent, setting off a chain of events that leads to a chilling encounter with the Ulster Defence Association, a notorious Loyalist paramilitary group. With a sense of impending danger, quick thinking from a local friend ultimately saves them from a potentially dire situation. This true story highlights the tensions and divisions of "The Troubles" and serves as a harrowing reminder of the conflict's impact on everyday life. Special thanks to: Gloiner Story: The time my parents encountered paramilitaries in Belfast Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ----- Want to support the channel, send me a story, or just see what's up? ► https://www.storiesaftermidnight.com ► https://patreon.com/storiesaftermidnight ------ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1PZtWmKZftMks0NXKO4mRw ► Listen Offline With Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-midnight-podcast/id1466702639 ► Join The Midnighters Community! https://discord.gg/WBkGuAb ► Grab Some Merch & Support The Channel! https://teespring.com/stores/stories-after-midnight ♥ I love you all! ♥

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