First Civil Rights March

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First Civil Rights March

Following on from events at Caledon, two thousand people marched in Tyrone from Coalisland to Dungannon in a protest for civil rights.

Among the groups who organised the march were the Campaign for Social Justice and the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA). Loyalists organised a counter-demonstration in Dungannon.

In response, the RUC ordered a ban on the civil rights protesters entering and holding a meeting at the Market Square. The meeting was eventually held in Thomas Street while police separated both sets of protesters.

A few days later, this march was followed by a 100 strong protest at Guildhall in Londonderry.

The accompanying image is of Northern Ireland politician, Austin Currie. This photograph was taken during a shoot to gain stock shots of Northern Ireland, for possible use in RTÉ News bulletins.
Photographer: Peter Dorney
Date of Photograph: 1 May, 1969
© RTÉ Stills Library 2142/093

First Civil Rights March

Category: Wars and Conflict

FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH

Civil Rights March from Coalisland to Dungannon

Civil rights demonstrators arrive in Dungannon, where Gary Lennon is served with a notice from the RUC not to enter the Market Square.

Production Year
1968

FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH

Organising the First Civil Rights March

RTÉ Radio's 'World This Week' looks back at the beginnings of the campaign for change in Northern Ireland.

Production Year
1972
Contributor
Kevin B. Nowlan (Presenter)
Kevin O'Kelly (Presenter)
Kieran Sheedy (Producer)

FIRST CIVIL RIGHTS MARCH

"Citizens Fight for Your Rights"

Over one hundred demonstrators protested against housing conditions at Londonderry Corporation's monthly meeting by occupying the Guildhall chamber.

Production Year
1968