Tag Archives: Bloody Friday

Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by fitzjameshorse

4th February 2013. I fly off on a trip of a lifetime. The History School at a university in Texas. Hosted by an influential professor who was impressed by some of my writings before and after this blog (Keeping An … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ballymurphy Massacre, Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, Brexit, Chuckle Brothers, Claudy, Confict Resolution, Creative Ambiguity, Darkley, DUP, good friday agreement, Ian Paisley, La Mon, Letsgetalongerists, Martin McGuinness, McGurks Bar, SDLP, Shankill Butchers, Tebane, UUP | 2 Comments

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

Three Decades of Half-Centenaries

Posted on January 3, 2022 by fitzjameshorse

When I became an active blogger over ten years ago, the”big theme” was the Decade of Centenaries. As regular readers will know, I prefer private remembering to public remembrance. We are entitled to remember our history as we wish. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bloody Friday, Bloody Sunday, Cenotaph, Claudy, Conflict Resolution, decade of centenaries, Easter 1916, First World War, Milltown, Roselawn | 4 Comments

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

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