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Some issues unresolved 50 years on from Bloody Sunday

At 4.10pm the bells of St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry will ring out in honour of the dead of Bloody Sunday.

As the security situation spiralled out of control, the NI Civil Rights Association called for an end to the policy of imprisonment without trial. Here British troops search civilians on the day of the massacre (Pic: William L. Rukeyser)

In pictures: Bloody Sunday

On Sunday 30 January 1972 British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civilians in Derry during a protest against internment. Fourteen people died as a result …

bloody sunday • 31 Jan 22

President Michael D Higgins giving his virtual address today

President Higgins pays tribute to Bloody Sunday victims

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the civilians who died on Bloody Sunday as he commemorated the 50th anniversary of the killings.

bloody sunday • 30 Jan 22

Colum Eastwood used parliamentary privilege to identify Soldier F - who cannot be named for legal reasons

Eastwood broke no rules naming Soldier F, Speaker says

SDLP MP Colum Eastwood "broke no rules" by using parliamentary privilege to name a former British soldier accused of murdering two men during Bloody Sunday, …

Ulster • 14 Jul 21

President Michael D Higgins, GAA President John Horan and Taoiseach Micheál Martin lay wreaths at Croke Park

Wreaths laid at Croke Park to commemorate Bloody Sunday

Many commemorative events are being held this weekend to mark the centenary of Bloody Sunday, when 14 people were fatally shot in Croke Park following …

Munster • 21 Nov 20

The programme of events will run from August to November

GAA marks centenary of Bloody Sunday in Croke Park

The Gaelic Athletic Association Museum has unveiled a series of events to remember Bloody Sunday, 100 years on.

bloody sunday • 14 Aug 20

General Orders from the IRA with headed letters from the Monaghan Brigade form part of the exhibition

Exhibition reveals struggle of IRA and British forces

Never-before-seen documents, hand-written correspondence, photographs and stories feature in an exhibition that reveals the struggle between the IRA and British forces in a border county.

Ireland • 19 Feb 20

The ceremony took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin

Headstones unveiled for 1920 Bloody Sunday victims

The last three unmarked graves of the 14 people killed on Bloody Sunday in Dublin 99 years ago have been replaced with commemorative headstones.

Ireland • 21 Nov 19

Current proposals will not cover soldiers who served in Northern Ireland

Saville concerned over army amnesty proposals

The retired judge who led the inquiry into the Bloody Sunday killings in Derry, has expressed reservations about a proposal to prevent the prosecution of …

Ireland • 17 May 19

Around 80 bikers rode to Stormont today, while it's claimed up to 11,000 turned out in London

Bikers in London, NI protest over Bloody Sunday charges

Bikers have today protested in London and Belfast against the prosecution of a soldier who is due to face charges over Bloody Sunday.

Ulster • 12 Apr 19

Relatives of those killed gathered at Derry's Guildhall to give their reaction to the news

Families 'not finished yet' after prosecution decision

The families of those killed on Bloody Sunday have given a mixed reaction to the news that one former British soldier is to be charged …

Ulster • 14 Mar 19

Fourteen people were killed during a civil rights march in January 1972

Soldiers 'cannot live in constant fear of prosecution'

The UK Ministry of Defence has reacted to the decision to prosecute a former soldier over Bloody Sunday killings saying its serving and former personnel …

Ulster • 14 Mar 19

A mural in Derry marks the final moments of John 'Jackie' Duddy, one of the Bloody Sunday victims

Bloody Sunday decision announced

Follow all the latest developments as the PPS in Northern Ireland announced that a former soldier is to be charged over two murders on Bloody …

Ireland • 14 Mar 19

A mural in Derry remembers those killed on Bloody Sunday

Bloody Sunday: The victims

Here is a list of the people shot dead by the British Army's Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday 1972.

Ulster • 14 Mar 19

Families of some of the victims are seen during a march in Derry this morning

Ex-soldier to be charged over Bloody Sunday killings

One former British soldier is to be charged with the murder of civilians on Bloody Sunday in Derry in January 1972.

Ulster • 14 Mar 19

Anyone convicted and serving their sentence in Northern Ireland would be covered by Good Friday Agreement

Early release possible for Troubles-related convictions

Security forces veterans convicted of Troubles-related crimes in Northern Ireland are eligible to apply for early release, the Northern Ireland Secretary has indicated.

Ireland • 13 Mar 19

Thirteen people were killed when members of the Parachute Regiment opened fire on a civil rights demonstration

Man shot during Bloody Sunday awarded £193,000 damages

A man shot in the face during Bloody Sunday has been awarded almost £200,000 in damages.

Ulster • 27 Sep 18

14 innocent civilians were shot dead on Bloody Sunday

PSNI 'legally obliged' to investigate Bloody Sunday

Police in Northern Ireland are legally obliged to investigate Bloody Sunday, according to a senior detective.

Ulster • 10 Aug 18

Edwin Bramall said it was 'grossly unfair' that soldiers who took part in Bloody Sunday should be questioned by police now

'Grossly unfair' for NI veterans to face legal action

The former head of the British Army has urged the British government to put a stop to the "macabre charade" that could see soldiers who …

Northern Ireland • 09 Aug 18

Sinn Féin mayor refuses to meet Prince Charles in Derry

A Sinn Féin mayor has refused to meet Britain's Prince Charles on his visit to Derry because of his links to the Parachute Regiment.

News • 20 Oct 17

The murder investigation was launched in 2012 following on from the Saville inquiry

NI prosecutors consider Bloody Sunday charges

The PSNI has confirmed that the team investigating events on Bloody Sunday in Derry 44 years ago has forwarded a report to the Public Prosecution …

News • 07 Dec 16

Paratroopers opened fire during a civil rights march in Derry's Bogside in 1972

Prosecutors to consider Bloody Sunday case

Prosecutors in Northern Ireland are to consider the case against former British soldiers after detectives finished interviewing them about the killings in Derry on Bloody …

News • 19 Aug 16

Derry said a final farewell to Bishop Edward Daly today

Funeral hears of Bishop Daly's outstanding courage

Mourners at the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly have heard that he was passionate in his struggle against violence and injustice from all quarters.

News • 11 Aug 16

Jane Boyle was shot dead on 21 November 1920 at Croke Park in Dublin

Gravestone for Bloody Sunday victim unveiled

A gravestone has been unveiled at grave of Jane Boyle in Glasnevin Cemetery on the 95th anniversary of her death in Croke Park on Bloody …

News • 21 Nov 15

The PSNI has decided to reduce resources for the Bloody Sunday investigation

Relatives of Bloody Sunday victims seek review

Relatives of those who were shot dead by British soldiers in Derry on Bloody Sunday are to take court action against the PSNI

News • 11 Nov 14