As Ian Paisley and Major Ronald Bunting addressed their loyalist supporters in the Derry Guildhall, a large crowd of Catholics grew hostile outside.
As Ian Paisley and Major Ronald Bunting addressed their loyalist supporters in the Derry Guildhall, a large crowd of Catholics grew hostile outside.
The crowd was addressed by a number of civil rights leaders, including Ivan Cooper and Eamonn McCann, who had come from the People's Democracy march. All speakers urged the crowd to disperse, emphasising the damage any attack on the Loyalist gathering would have on the civil rights campaign.
Despite the appeals, there was some stone-throwing and breaking of windows, and Bunting's car was overturned and set on fire. Police use water cannons to disperse the crowd.
The report also features the damage done to shop-fronts and shop contents, as well as hoarding being put up to protect shops in the event of further trouble.
Title: |
Violence Outside Guildhall : Day 3 |
Clip Duration: |
00:01:54 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Violence at Guildhall |
Series Title: |
RTÉ News |
Information: |
A RTÉ News report on the violence at the Guildhall in Derry on day four of the People's Democracy march broadcast on 4 January 1969. |
Local Keywords: |
Civil Rights Movement, Derry, Londonderry, Guildhall, Ian Paisley, Ronald Bunting, Ivan Cooper, Eamonn McCann, People's Democracy |
Coverage: |
Ireland, Belfast |
Topic: |
Wars and Conflict |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ |
Broadcast Date: |
04/01/1969 |
Production Year: |
1969 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
N4/0069A |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Black and White |
Sound: |
Mute |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
