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Hace 4 días · In 1969, the Battle of the Bogside erupted, with clashes between Catholic protesters and the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) taking place in the shadow of the walls. The walls also bore witness to the tragic events of Bloody Sunday on January 30, 1972, when British soldiers shot and killed 13 unarmed Catholic civil rights protesters in the Bogside.
Hace 3 días · The Battle of the Bogside caused Catholics in Belfast to riot in solidarity with the Bogsiders and to try to prevent RUC reinforcements being sent to Derry, sparking retaliation by Protestant mobs.
Hace 2 días · Now, part of that was when the Battle of the Bogside occurred in August 1969, it was a significant turning point in the north. The reality was, the level of protest got to such a point where working class people very took over their area. They made it clear, the northern state and its repressive apparatus was not going to trample roughshod over ...
Hace 11 horas · Niall Deeney. Thu, 30 May 2024, 5:12 am GMT-4 · 3-min read. Notice of plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Meenan Square in the Bogside has been submitted to Derry City and Strabane council. The redevlopment of Meenan Square - where a number of buildings including the Bogside Inn were demolished in 2021 to make way for an 'Urban ...
Hace 4 días · Devlin's stature had grown in the interim and her participation in the 'Battle of the Bogside' had led to her arrest and conviction on incitement to riot. As a result Devlin served a short jail term. In the highest turnout of the election in Northern Ireland, Devlin increased her majority to just under 6,000 votes.
Hace 2 días · Civil rights activism, the Battle of Bogside, and the arrival of the British army
Hace 2 días · Experience the poignant Bloody Sunday Bogside Murals Tour in Derry's historic conflict zone. Led by a local guide with personal connection, explore the Crucible of the 'Troubles' and delve into the significant events of Irish history.
