Video interview with Paul Grace, Chief Steward of the Derry Citizens Action Committee, 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. Grace discusses the future campaign for civil rights in Derry/Londonderry.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 05 January 1969
Name of First Interviewee: Paul Grace
Role at time of Interview: Chief Steward of the Derry Citizens Action Committee
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: Paul Grace, Terence O’Neill, William Craig
Key Words: Civil rights, People’s Democracy, RUC, religion, Derry Citizens Action Committee