West Belfast Interface area

gates in peace line @ lanark way, between shankill , springfield roads

one of deadliest interface areas in northern ireland between loyalist shankill road , republican falls , springfield roads. reports of rioting between 2 communities go @ least 19th century , in post-war years violence between young people both sides common on many streets linked 2 areas. following outbreak of troubles , huge upturn in violence in these areas of direct points of access sealed peace lines. these continue exist part although low level violence , vandalism occur @ points 2 areas come close, notably ainsworth avenue backs onto springfield road, points @ kirk street , workman avenue in woodvale area touch springfield, parts of highfield estate border springfield road , republican bombay street , loyalist cupar way meet.

other interfaces in west belfast include donegall road , broadway, divided between loyalist village area , republican st james s area roundabout rise statue stands , stewartstown road divides republican lenadoon area loyalist suffolk.