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Hundreds mark anniversary of McGurk's atrocities

`Hundreds of people have gathered in Belfast for a memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of one of the city's worst terrorist atrocities.

Hundreds mark anniversary of McGurk's atrocities

Tue, 04 Dec, 2001 - 21:52

Hundreds of people have gathered in Belfast for a memorial service to mark the 30th anniversary of one of the city's worst terrorist atrocities.

On December 4, 1971, 15 people were killed and many others injured when loyalists bombed McGurk's Bar in North Queen Street.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Belfast Place: McGurk's Bar Place: North Queen Street Place: St Patrick's Church Place: Donegall Street Person: Robert Campbell Person: Marie Irvine Person: Irvine Event: Ulster Volunteer Force bombing Organisation: McGurk's Commemorative Committee

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