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Interview with Michael Farrell by Barry Linnane for RTE News in January 1969

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Video interview with Michael Farrell, co-founder of the People’s Democracy, by Barry Linnane for RTE News in January 1969. In August of 1968 the Northern Ireland civil rights movement began public marches in support of its objectives causing community tensions between Catholics and Protestants. On 1 January 1969 the People’s Democracy began a proposed four day march from Belfast to Derry/Londonderry. Three days later the demonstrators were attacked by loyalist opponents in Derry/Londonderry, leading to major rioting in the city. Farrell discusses the People’s Democracy campaign in advance of the demonstrators’ arrival in Derry/Londonderry.

Date of Release/Broadcast: 02 January 1969

Name of First Interviewee: Michael Farrell

Role at time of Interview: Founding member of the People’s Democracy

Interviewer: Barry Linnane

Purpose: News

Media: Audiovisual

Copyright: © RTÉ 2013

Link: Watch the interview

Programme/Book/Article: RTE News

Time Period covered: 1968-1969

Key Individuals: Michael Farrell

Key Words: Civil rights, People’s Democracy, RUC

 

 

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