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Interview with Paul Grace by Barry Linnane for RTE News in January 1969

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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

 

 

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