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Sunday will be an extremely poignant one in the city and in the village of Claudy as families and communities gather to remember those who died in the Claudy massacre and Operation Motorman. Today (July 31) marks the 50th anniversary of both events ...

31 Jul 2022 at 11:33

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Daniel Hegarty's family left in legal limbo

Des Doherty, the solicitor for the family of Daniel Hegarty (15) who was murdered by a British soldier during Operation Motorman in Derry, praised the “great fortitude and determination” of the young man's family. Speaking to Derry News, he said: ...

30 Jul 2022 at 19:33

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Seamus Bradley tortured after he was shot by British army

During Operation Motorman in Derry the British army shot dead two young men, Seamus Bradley (19) and Daniel Hegarty (15). Two others were critically wounded. The Bradley family believe Seamus was wounded by British army gunfire, after which he ...

30 Jul 2022 at 20:33

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Brandywell explosions first indication of Motorman

Local author, Eamonn Lynch, was born and grew up in Bishop Street, where his family owned a pub. At the time of Operation Motorman, Eamonn was 19 years old. Reflecting on the “incursion”, he vividly recalled the lead-up, the day itself, and ...

30 Jul 2022 at 20:33

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PSNI investigating Scots Guards Motorman 50 Reunion

An Operation Motorman 50 Reunion held by the Scots Guards has been referred to the PSNI for investigation. The reunion, which took place in the Scots Guards Club on Saturday, July 30, 2022, was advertised in the June 2022 edition of the ...

01 Aug 2022 at 14:33

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WATCH: Eamonn McCann describes outrage of political establishment at 'Free Derry'

On the 50th anniversary of Operation Motorman, civil rights activist, Eamonn McCann described the outrage of the British political and military establishment at the very notion of 'Free Derry'. Eamonn said defining Operation Motorman ...

31 Jul 2022 at 15:33

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WATCH: Eamonn Lynch recalls Motorman Bishop Street explosions

On the 50th anniversary of Operation Motorman, local author, Eamonn Lynch, revisited his childhood home, Lynch's Bar at the top of Brook Street Lane, on Bishop Street. Eamonn recalled he was asleep at the room at the very top of ...

31 Jul 2022 at 14:33

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WATCH: Mitchel McLaughlin discusses 'Free Derry'

On the 50th anniversary of Operation Motorman, former Sinn Féin national party chairperson and Derry City councillor, Mitchel McLaughlin, discussed the concept of 'Free Derry'. Mitchel spoke to Derry Now about possible reasons ...

31 Jul 2022 at 13:33

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Heavy fog in Derry perfect cover for Motorman

“In the lead-up to Operation Motorman, people were starting to recognise the lethal measures the British were prepared to deploy,” said Mitchel McLaughlin. Illustrating his observation, the former Sinn Féin national party ...

30 Jul 2022 at 18:33

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Iconic Radio Free Derry heard in California

“Did you know Radio Free Derry was heard as far away as California?” smiled Eamonn Melaugh. He was recalling the pivotal role the iconic pirate radio station played in keeping Derry people informed about what was ...

30 Jul 2022 at 21:33

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Marriage and Motorman make it a day to remember

When Derry News advertising manager, Carol O'Hagan, said she would never forget where she was on the day of Operation Motorman, it was not for the same reason as most Derry people. There may have been 1,000 ...

29 Jul 2022 at 14:33

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British PM had RAF on Standby ahead of Motorman

The British Prime Minister at the time of Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman, Edward Heath, provided a fascinating insight into the British Government's thinking on the North in 1972 in his autobiography,...

29 Jul 2022 at 13:33

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