20th anniversary of British troops in Northern Ireland - IRA march

Title

20th anniversary of British troops in Northern Ireland - IRA march

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

14 Aug 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:46

Description

George Matheson reports on the twentieth anniversary of British troops being posted to Northern Ireland to quell the growing violence between the Catholic and Protestant communities (14/08/69). Focuses on a march by IRA supporters in Derry, where the soldiers were first sent in. Includes interview with Hugh Annesley, RUC; also quotes a speech by Sinn Fein leader, Gerry Adams.

Contributors

Gerry Adams; George Matheson; Hugh Annesley

Keywords

Armed forces; Northern Ireland; Police; Ireland; UK; IRA; Demonstrations; Military affairs; Derry; Peacekeeping; Army; RUC; Londonderry; Anniversaries

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