Bloody Sunday

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Bloody Sunday trial hears account of witness who saw a soldier firing his gun

Bloody Sunday trial hears account of witness who saw a soldier firing his gun

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Denis McLaughlin, who was 16 at the time, said he witnessed a man being injured and falling.
Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Jon McCourt said he was struck himself by a rubber bullet and had not posed any threat to the soldiers.
Man feared being shot when soldier aimed at him on Bloody Sunday, trial hears

Man feared being shot when soldier aimed at him on Bloody Sunday, trial hears

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Soldier F is accused of two murders and five attempted murders.
Very rare All-Ireland Hurling booklet sells for four times original estimate at auction

Very rare All-Ireland Hurling booklet sells for four times original estimate at auction

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Estimated up to €3,000, it sold for €11,000 during an auction of Rare Books, Manuscripts and Collectors
Teenager ‘told man not to move’ before he was shot on Bloody Sunday

Teenager ‘told man not to move’ before he was shot on Bloody Sunday

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Soldier F is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of two murders and five attempted murders.
Bloody Sunday trial told of moment schoolboy was shot in face

Bloody Sunday trial told of moment schoolboy was shot in face

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Soldier F denies two murders and five attempted murders.
Soldier F trial set to resume with witness evidence next week

Soldier F trial set to resume with witness evidence next week

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Evidence is set to be heard from three men who survived the Bloody Sunday shootings, as well as former soldiers.
Judge to consider admissibility of ‘decisive’ evidence in Soldier F prosecution

Judge to consider admissibility of ‘decisive’ evidence in Soldier F prosecution

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

The former paratrooper has been accused of two murders during a series of shootings in Derry in 1972 known as Bloody Sunday.
Admissibility of ‘decisive evidence’ in trial of Soldier F examined

Admissibility of ‘decisive evidence’ in trial of Soldier F examined

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

The trial of the veteran accused of two murders during Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972 opened on Monday.
Ex-MP bore ‘responsibility of leading people to Derry streets’ on Bloody Sunday

Ex-MP bore ‘responsibility of leading people to Derry streets’ on Bloody Sunday

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Former Stormont MP Ivan Cooper made a statement on the shootings in 2015 before his death in 2019.
Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier murder trial told

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

A former paratrooper known as Soldier F is accused of two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in Londonderry on January 30 1972.
How the violence unfolded on Bloody Sunday

How the violence unfolded on Bloody Sunday

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

The shootings happened at the conclusion of a banned protest march by the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association
Brother of Bloody Sunday victim prepared for landmark murder trial of veteran

Brother of Bloody Sunday victim prepared for landmark murder trial of veteran

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Solider F is due to go on trial on Monday for two murders and five attempted murders on the streets of Londonderry in January 1972.
Glass from Guildhall and Bloody Sunday belt go on display to mark new initiative

Glass from Guildhall and Bloody Sunday belt go on display to mark new initiative

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

The Conflict and Legacy Interpretive Network aims to bring together perspectives on Northern Ireland’s conflict and the legacy of the Troubles.
Crowe apologises over ‘off the cuff’ remarks about British Army in Ireland

Crowe apologises over ‘off the cuff’ remarks about British Army in Ireland

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Fianna FÁil TD Cathal Crowe made a comparison between the British Army in Ireland and Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 7th, 2023
Bloody Sunday murder trial of Soldier F set for September 15th

Bloody Sunday murder trial of Soldier F set for September 15th

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

A veteran known as Soldier F is to stand trial accused of two murders and five attempted murders in Derry on January 30th, 1972.
Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, British general claimed

Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, British general claimed

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Tony Blair established the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, following campaigns from the victims of the 1972 shootings on the streets of Derry.
Bloody Sunday: Soldier F pleads not guilty to two murders in Derry

Bloody Sunday: Soldier F pleads not guilty to two murders in Derry

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Soldier F is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters in 1972.
British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

British general involved in Bloody Sunday and Ballymurphy massacre dies

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

He died on Tuesday surrounded by his family.
Bloody Sunday families say PPS perjury decision an ‘affront to rule of law’

Bloody Sunday families say PPS perjury decision an ‘affront to rule of law’

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Fifteen former soldiers investigated for perjury over Bloody Sunday will not face any charges.
No prosecutions over allegations of false evidence at Bloody Sunday Inquiry

No prosecutions over allegations of false evidence at Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

The decisions relate to 15 former soldiers and one former alleged member of the Official IRA.
SDLP leader Eastwood will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday walk

SDLP leader Eastwood will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday walk

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

The North's Public Prosecution Service said seven people who took part in the walk on August 25th will not be prosecuted
Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Bloody Sunday, when 13 civil rights protesters were killed, took place in Derry in 1972.
‘Terrible legacy’ left by death of Bloody Sunday Parachute Regiment commander

‘Terrible legacy’ left by death of Bloody Sunday Parachute Regiment commander

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Thirteen people were shot dead in Derry on January 30th, 1972, when the British army opened fire on civil rights marchers
Ceremony marks official naming of Bloody Sunday Bridge

Ceremony marks official naming of Bloody Sunday Bridge

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Fourteen people were killed at Croke Park when British soldiers fired shots at a game in Croke Park on November 21st, 1920

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