Person: Bernadette Devlin

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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August 26, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

In August 1969, headlines were dominated by Northern Ireland and the beginnings of what was to become known as “the Troubles”.

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August 22, 2019: A look back at what happened on this day in years gone by

When sporting events become political protests

Irrational to suggest Adams is racist

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A question of taste: Cathy Belton

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Duncan Campbell: Is seeing believing?

Welcome to Bernadette McAliskey for beginners

It’s time a new generation of Irish women discovered more about this inspiringrole model, politician and activist, writes Linda Kelly

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011

McCartney women call the shots and Sinn Féin goes on the run

IN fairness to US President George W Bush, he has shown more interest in Ireland than any of his predecessors with the sole exception of Bill Clinton.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

Stormont MP to take stand in Saville Inquiry

Former Stormont MP and peace activist Ivan Cooper will be the 900th witness to appear before the Bloody Sunday Inquiry when he gives evidence on Monday.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2004

Bloody Sunday speakers 'were fired on directly'

Speakers at the march which became Bloody Sunday were fired on "directly" and had to lie down to save their lives, it was claimed today.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2001

Official IRA man 'on committee which organised march'

An Official IRA quartermaster was on the committee of the Derry Civil Rights Association which organised the march on Bloody Sunday, it was claimed today.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2001

Hermon victory eases pain for Ulster Unionists

Sylvia Hermon tonight gave a massive boost to Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble by pulling off a remarkable victory against sitting MP Bob McCartney.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2001

McAliskey recalls Bloody Sunday shootings

One-time civil rights figurehead Bernadette McAliskey went into the witness box at the Bloody Sunday Inquiry today to recall the shootings three decades ago which almost claimed her own life.

Tue, 15 May, 2001

McGuinness ‘recoiled in shock at news of shootings’

A man today recalled Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness ‘‘recoiling in shock’’ as he was told of the Army shootings on Bloody Sunday.

Tue, 01 May, 2001

Saville witness says he 'shielded' IRA gunman

A man has told the Saville Inquiry he shielded an IRA gunman from the view of troops as he moved into Derry's Bogside on Bloody Sunday.

Tue, 01 May, 2001

'Bloody Sunday bullets narrowly missed MP'

Bullets fired from Derry’s historic walls narrowly missed then MP Bernadette Devlin as she started to speak to civil rights supporters on Bloody Sunday, it was claimed today.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2001