‘We were torn apart’: Border Protestants still reeling from abuse of Heather Humphreys

In Drum, Co Monaghan, the community is still grappling with the intense backlash faced by Heather Humphreys, Fine Gael’s presidential candidate, almost a year after the vitriol began. The abuse, which targeted the Protestant residents, has left a lasting scar and underscores the deep divisions that still plague the border region. This incident highlights the fragility of interfaith and political relations in areas where sectarian tensions remain a significant issue. It also raises questions about the broader implications for political campaigns and community cohesion in such sensitive regions.