Importance of the IRA

The IRA is active in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The group symbolizes that appearances can be deceptive. The IRA signed a truce however the organization is still active. The group thinks that its members are loyal, but members of the IRA act as informers. Members of the IRA use normal activities do commit crimes. Marian goes to the market with Tessa and Finn with the intention of planting a bomb.