"Fidelma O'Kane and her husband, Cormac McAleer, are determined to keep the gold reserves in the ground, emphasizing the cultural significance of the land."
"From when we get up in the morning to when we go to bed at night, we are focused on this, says O'Kane, who can rattle through topics from wastewater discharge consents to water table drainage."
"Even at Christmas Day [they said]: Let's not talk about the goldmining today.' This shows the extent to which their commitment to the cause has permeated their daily lives."
Fidelma O'Kane, after retiring, became involved in a mission to stop a mining company from drilling for gold in the Sperrins, Northern Ireland. Alarmed by the potential environmental impact, she and her husband, Cormac McAleer, researched gold mining and rallied local opposition. They are determined to keep the valuable gold reserves in the ground, emphasizing the cultural significance of the land. Their commitment to this cause has become a central focus of their lives, even affecting family interactions during holidays.
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