Tag Archives: Ballymurphy Massacre

Bloody Sunday 1972-2022

Posted on January 30, 2022 by fitzjameshorse

This is a strange post. I have always known that I would write about Bloody Sunday. And I thought it would be a long post but actually it wont be long. Reasons…we are all familiar with the story. And I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alliance Party, Ballymurphy Massacre, Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, British Army, Claudy, Derry, Doug Beattie, DUP, John Hume, Johnny Mercer, Kingsmill, McGurks Bar, Paras, Sammy Wilson, Savile Report, SDLP, Sinn Féin, UUP, Widgery | 1 Comment

SDLP at 50

Posted on August 23, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

Happy Birthday SDLP. I remember the day the SDLP was formed. I vividly recall the founding members and a handful of journalists outside the venue. A journo asked “will the SDLP be non sectarian?” and Paddy Devlin replied “we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Austin Currie, Ballymurphy Massacre, Bernadette Devlin, Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, Claude Wilton, Colum Eastwood MLA, Desmond Gillespie, Dr Joe Hendron, Gerry Fitt, Ivan Cooper, John Hume, Nichola Mallon, NILP, Official IRA, Paddy Devlin, Paddy Kennedy, Paddy O'Hanlon, Paddy Wilson, Paschal O'Hare, Provisionals, Republican Clubs, Republican Labour, SDLP, Seamus Lynch, Slugger O'Toole, Vivian Simpson, Workers Party | 2 Comments

Henry Thornton-Allan McVittie

Posted on January 26, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

As many readers will know, I have often referenced the Ballymurphy Massacre on this Blog. I saw that …or more accurately, I saw some of it take place before my eyes. I wont forget him. But what really gets under … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allan McVittie, Ballymurphy Massacre, Bob Stewart MP, Henry Thornton | 5 Comments

Ballymurphy Massacre

Posted on December 29, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

It took nearly forty years for the families of Bloody Sunday (Derry, January 1972) to get at least a measure of Justice. And yet it happened in the full glare of the Media. Of course nobody will ever be brought … Continue reading →

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Ballymurphy 1971…No Words Are Necessary

Posted on May 21, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

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Charlie Meets Gerry

Posted on May 19, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If “Prince Charles” was at my front door, I would not go out and meet him. I dont think I can be more clear that I am not a big fan of the English “Royal Family” or Monarchy in general. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ballymurphy Massacre, Bloody Sunday, Conflict Resolution, Gerry Adams TD, Paul Maskey, Prince Charles, Sinn Féin, west belfast | 4 Comments

Ballymurphy 1971

Posted on August 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Unfortunately I cannot be in two places at the one time. I commend the talk on The Ballymurphy Massacre on the night of 9/10 August 1971. The talk takes place tonight in St Marys College at 7pm. As readers will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ballymurphy Massacre, Conflict Resolution, Justice | 11 Comments

Healing Thru Humour

Posted on November 23, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

My “Great Address To The People of America” scheduled for February is now back on track. The SDLP Conference and blogging diverted me away from this for two weeks. All of a sudden I have woken up realising that 73 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ballymurphy Massacre, Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, Civil War, Claudy, Conflict Resolution, Healing Thru Remembering, McGurks Bar | 1 Comment

Bloody Friday July 1972

Posted on July 20, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

“Bloody Friday” was a series of bombings which took place on 21st July 1972. Before talking about the specific event, I want to point out that this was one of a series of traumatic events in the twelve months from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ballymurphy Massacre, Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, Claudy, McGurks Bar, The Troubles | 12 Comments

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