'Belfast is a city of transformation and resilience - a poignant reminder of what can be achieved when determination meets hope'
Bob Geldof took up his 'feed the world' riff again on Tuesday telling a Belfast audience he's sickened by a planet that has plenty of food yet sees millions "go hungry ever night".
In an impassioned speech about hunger, the Irish famine, loss of the Irish language, the Troubles and crossing divides, the Boomtown Rats star welcomed delegates to his home island and set out how they can bring change. “And the great Nobel poet Seamus Heaney who talked of precisely that moment when awful history is confronted by determined hope.
“I doubt that Putin or Trump’s idea of a better world is quite the same as mine - so we need to work it out. But he says the Irish prove how people can start again after losing half our population to the famine. Join our new WhatsApp community today Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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