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The Bloody Sunday Trust

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Community-based registered charity, focused on promoting human rights and conflict transformation, locally, nationally and internationally. Founder and owner of the Museum of Free Derry.

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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Confronting Complicity: Institutional Failure in the Face of Genocide, a national conference examining Irish institutional and corporate complicity in the genocide in Gaza. Chaired by Fintan Drury. Saturday 28 November 2026, 1-4pm, Derry Registration: www.eventbrite.ie/e/confrontin...
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Confronting Complicity: Institutional Failure in the Face of Genocide
Join the Bloody Sunday Trust in Derry for a conference examining Irish institutional and corporate complicity in the genocide in Gaza
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Völkerrechtsblog @voelkerrechtsblog.org · 06/10/2026
Despite missing records, fading memories & witnesses who had died, the Springhill/Westrock inquest found that British soldiers shot dead 5 people in Northern Ireland in 1972 without justification. @dooleydooley.bsky.social and @suchitauppal.bsky.social write about finding the truth 54 years later.
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Finding the Truth After Fifty Years
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Great to do this with you, Anne. @humanrightsfirst.org @finucanecentre.bsky.social
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PAT FINUCANE CENTRE @finucanecentre.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our Legacy of Colonialism exhibition will be in Bristol in November. Would you like to host this exhibit in Wales or southern England after Bristol ? Contact us at info@patfinucanecentre.org
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thanks to @voelkerrechtsblog.org for running this piece by @suchitauppal.bsky.social & myself of @humanrightsfirst.org about the inquest into killings by British soldiers of 5 civilians in Belfast in 1972 @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social @cjharvey1.bsky.social
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Great to be at the @finucanecentre.bsky.social in Derry today with visiting US indigenous delegation, discussing historical connections between US & Irish activism @humanrightsfirst.org @humanrightsfirst.org
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Free Derry 🤝 Turtle Island Thank you to Honor the Earth and the Indigenous delegation who joined us in Derry. Over 40 years after Indigenous activists stood with the Bloody Sunday families, those connections remain strong. Until we meet again - Pilamayaye/Néa’eše! One World, One Struggle ✊
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Hear directly from members of the Indigenous delegation visiting Derry on shared struggles, justice, equality and self-determination. The meeting will build on the longstanding connections between Irish and Indigenous communities in the United States. Tonight at 7pm. Register: shorturl.at/aus5E
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A powerful presentation from Honor the Earth today on the historical timeline of settler colonialism and its impact on Indigenous peoples, land, culture and sovereignty. From the loss of land and attempts to suppress culture to ongoing struggles for sovereignty, rights and environmental justice.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Indigenous activists were welcomed to Derry at a reception at Ulster University. This week they’ll meet civic leaders, activists and cultural organisations, sharing experiences around culture, language, land and resistance.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Fantastic afternoon discussing shared struggles & strengthening connections between Derry & Indigenous communities in the US. Our visitors spoke about their work & challenges facing their communities, from threats to land & water to environmental justice, Indigenous sovereignty & human rights.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
From Turtle Island to Free Derry! ✊ Ó Oileán an Turtair go Saor Dhoire! A warm fáilte to our friends from Indigenous communities across the United States who are visiting the city to share stories of struggle and resilience and to build connections and strengthen international solidarity.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Meet the Indigenous organisers, campaigners and artists visiting Derry this week. The delegation includes representatives from Honor the Earth, working for Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice and community empowerment in North America. #OneWorldOneStruggle @honortheearth.bsky.social
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming Indigenous community representatives from the United States to Derry on Monday as part of our Developing International Solidarity programme. The visit will provide an opportunity to share experiences, build connections and strengthen international solidarity.
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Museum of Free Derry @museumfreederry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Free Monday admission for local residents at the Museum of Free Derry has been extended until 21 December. Students can also continue to visit for half price, giving more people the chance to spend time exploring the story of Free Derry, Bloody Sunday and civil rights. Walk-in admission only.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The initiative reflects the unwavering support across Derry for the right of the Palestinian people to freedom and self-determination. 🇵🇸 5/5
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
To highlight that solidarity, residents and community groups will erect signage across the city on 20 August stating: “You are now entering Derry, An Apartheid Free Zone.” 4/5
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The initiative was first launched to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November 2025 and has received strong support from across the community and voluntary sector in Derry. 3/5
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The voluntary internal exercise allowed organisations to review their suppliers, procurement processes and financial relationships to identify links with companies named by the BDS Movement as priority targets for boycott. 2/5
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
You are now entering Derry, An Apartheid Free Zone 🇵🇸 Community and voluntary organisations across Derry have completed a BDS compliance audit as part of a Bloody Sunday Trust initiative to deliver practical solidarity with the Palestinian people. 1/5
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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 17/08/2026
Stephen McConomy was 11 years old when he was shot and killed by a British soldier in 1982. Read @dooleydooley.bsky.social's blog post about his family's search for truth & accountability @museumfreederry.bsky.social @finucanecentre.bsky.social @clancyny.bsky.social @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social
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Derry Family Still Campaigning for the Truth Over 1982 Killing of Stephen McConomy by British Soldier
Part of the painful legacy of the conflict in the Northern Ireland is an ongoing failure to provide truth and accountability to bereaved families. Thousands of people were killed during the 1969-1998...
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We’re delighted to welcome a delegation from Indigenous communities in the US to Derry this September. Join us at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on 10 Sept at 7pm to hear directly from them on shared struggles for justice, equality & self-determination. www.eventbrite.ie/e/public-mee... 📸 Derry Journal
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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today at 1pm, join the @finucanecentre.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social for the Féile launch of The Short Life and Sudden Death of Stephen McConomy - the story of the 11-year-old killed by a British Army plastic bullet in Derry in 1982. With @dooleydooley.bsky.social
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A packed Guildhall last night for the Derry launch of Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to Mayor Grace Uí Niallais for hosting it. The exhibition opens today at the Museum of Free Derry as part of Féile 2026 and is available to view during Museum opening hours.
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Human Rights First @humanrightsfirst.org · 30/07/2026
Good to see @belfasttelegraph.co.uk cover @humanrightsfirst.org report on the targeting of lawyers & others supporting immigrant and asylum seekers communities in Northern Ireland @clairemullaly.bsky.social @louthforever.bsky.social #speirgorm www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
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Immigration lawyers becoming the target of threats and abuse, new report claims
Online directory had to be removed following last month’s violence
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally opens in Derry next week as part of Féile 2026. The Derry launch takes place at the Guildhall on Thursday 6th August at 7.00pm before the exhibition moves to the Museum of Free Derry from 7th August.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Solidarity to the Creeslough families as they meet with An Taoiseach today. Derry will walk with you every step of the way in your campaign for truth and justice.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Omar Barghouti, co-founder of BDS movement, said that the new British Prime Minister’s first responsibility must be to end all forms of complicity in Israel’s atrocities against the Palestinian people and uphold its obligations under international law. Read in full: tribunemag.co.uk/2026/07/pale...
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Important discussion today on environmental justice in the context of human rights, land, law and social justice. Thank you to our speakers from Friends of the Earth, Save Lough Neagh, Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) and Young Friends of the Earth Derry. One World, One Struggle.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Day Innocence Died will be screened this evening at Seán O'Casey Community Theatre, Dublin. Following the screening, Paul Doherty will take part in a discussion on Bloody Sunday, the families' campaign for truth and justice. Tickets here: qrfy.io/9O81vFxnXW
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The @finucanecentre.bsky.social fundraising campaign to expand its Legacy of Colonialism exhibition examines how practices developed across the British Empire influenced events in the north of Ireland while exploring colonialism's continuing legacy today. Donate 👇 chuffed.org/project/patf...
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Truth, Justice and the Legacy of Colonialism
Hidden Histories of Empire: The Legacy of Colonialism
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Osgur Breatnach’s conviction for 1976 Sallins train robbery finally declared a miscarriage of justice - his case was featured in our Bitter Legacy report on State impunity. A public inquiry should be set up @finucanecentre.bsky.social @humanrightsfirst.org #speirgorm www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
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Sallins conviction declared miscarriage of justice
The wrongful conviction of Osgur Breatnach for the Sallins train robbery half a century ago has now been declared a miscarriage of justice.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Bloody Sunday Trust has expressed disappointment at Ulster University’s refusal to engage further on ethical investment and wider directions around Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions policies and actions. Full statement ⬇️
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The Bloody Sunday Trust is delighted to be part of Féile 2026. We're hosting the Derry launch of Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally at the Guildhall on Thursday 6 August. Full programme and info at feilederry.com/feile-2026
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Day Innocence Died will be screened at St Comgall's - Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast, on 1 August at 7pm. Following the screening, Tony Doherty will be in conversation with Danny Morrison, reflecting on Bloody Sunday, the families’ long campaign for truth and justice. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Rajiv Menon KC faces contempt proceedings on 28 July over a closing speech while defending a Palestine Action activist. He could face up to two years in prison. Supporters say his case is a test of jury independence and the right to a fearless defence. Petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save Britain's Juries
Juries have had the right to acquit based on their conscience for centuries. Now, a barrister is facing jail just for mentioning it in court. Add your name to help save Britain's juries.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Bloody Sunday Trust is pleased to announce the Derry launch of Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the Children of the Nation Equally. Launching at the Guildhall on Thursday 6 August, 7pm, before moving to @museumfreederry.bsky.social from 7 August as part of Féile 2026.
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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I'm pleased to have been involved in the @finucanecentre.bsky.social Legacy of Colonialism campaign. The exhibition traces how tactics and strategies developed across the British Empire were later used in the North of Ireland. Available to loan across Ireland and Britain. chuffed.org/project/patf...
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Truth, Justice and the Legacy of Colonialism
Hidden Histories of Empire: The Legacy of Colonialism
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PAT FINUCANE CENTRE @finucanecentre.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
PFC launches fundraising page ! Please share widely in your networks. One-off or monthly. No amount too small. If you wish to avoid the default donation to Chuffed use the drop down box. Lets get the word out. chuffed.org/project/patf...
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Truth, Justice and the Legacy of Colonialism
Hidden Histories of Empire: The Legacy of Colonialism
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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
***SAVE THE DATE*** 📆24 July 2026 🕧12.30 📍Museum of Free Derry Huge thanks to @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social for the invitation to be part of this conversation about land, law and social justice! @saveloughneagh.com #FoENI #YoungFoEDerry www.eventbrite.ie/e/environmen...
Event poster for "Environmental Justice: info session and discussion" in the Museum of Free Derry on 24 July 2026.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
16 years after the Saville Report, families, campaigners & supporters came together to reflect on the importance of truth, accountability & justice. With Prof Phil Scraton, Donna Harper, Natasha Butler and Tony Doherty. From Bloody Sunday to Springhill & Creeslough, the search for truth continues.
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PAT FINUCANE CENTRE @finucanecentre.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
GAA President Jarlath Burns welcoming the family of Sean Brown to Silverbridge Harps GAC on Thursday night for the launch of Bitter Harvest, Garbhan Downeys powerful book on the life and death of the Bellaghy chairman. Big thanks to Silverbridge GAA and as always the Brown family!
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Trustees and staff of the Bloody Sunday Trust and @museumfreederry.bsky.social at our away day. Time to reflect on our work, think about what's next, and discuss how we can continue advancing education, dialogue, human rights and social justice. A useful day of discussion, reflection and planning.
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Eyewitness Lunchtime Talks return this Monday at the @museumfreederry.bsky.social. Join us on Monday 22 June at 1pm for the latest in our acclaimed Eyewitness series, featuring first-hand accounts from those who experienced the civil rights movement, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday. 🎟️Admission free
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Sixteen years after the publication of the Saville Report and the public apology for Bloody Sunday, join Professor Phil Scraton, the Springhill/Westrock families and the Creeslough community for a discussion on truth recovery, accountability & justice. 30 June | 7pm bstjuneanniversary.eventbrite.ie
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Saville Anniversary: The Impact of Independent Truth Panels
From Bloody Sunday to Springhill and Creeslough: lessons in truth recovery, accountability and justice.
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Mark @deirbhilesdaddy.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
If you are in and around Derry City, call in, you will be educated and enthralled
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Today, 1pm 👇
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Brian Dooley @dooleydooley.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Thanks Irish America magazine for this on 1972 Belfast Springhill/Westrock killings. A coroner has ruled British soldiers shot dead 3 children, a priest & a local man. We @humanrightsfirst.org supported the families in their long campaign for truth #speirgorm www.irishamerica.com/2026/05/belf...
Screenshot of article with pic showing families outside courtroom Article author Brian Dooley with Natasha Butler, whose grandfather was one of those killed
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Tomorrow: The Bloody Sunday Trust and the Rainbow Collective present The Day Innocence Died at Glasgow Film Theatre. Paul Doherty, whose father Patrick was killed on Bloody Sunday, will speak following the screening. Tickets: www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/the-da... @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social
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The Bloody Sunday Trust @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Free Eyewitness lunchtime talks return to the Museum of Free Derry this June. Taking place every Monday at 1pm from 8 to 29 June, these free talks offer visitors the opportunity to hear personal accounts connected to Bloody Sunday, Free Derry and the civil rights movement. museumoffreederry.org
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