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Interview with Gerry Adams in December 1982

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Video interview with Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Féin, in December 1982. On 6 December the INLA exploded a bomb at the Droppin’ Well disco in Ballykelly killing eleven British soldiers and six civilians. Thirty people were also injured in the attack. In this interview Adams discusses the Ballykelly bombing and the republican movement’s approach towards political representation.

Date of Release/Broadcast: December 1982

Name of First Interviewee: Gerry Adams

Role at time of Interview: Vice-President of Sinn Féin

Purpose: News

Media: Audiovisual

Link: Watch the video

Time Period covered: 1972-1982

Key Individuals: Gerry Adams, William Whitelaw, Ken Livingstone, Danny Morrison, Don Concannon

Key Words: Sinn Féin, IRA, British government, media, RUC

 

 

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