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Museum of Free Derry
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The Museum of Free Derry focuses on the late 1960s and early 1970s in Derry. It tells the people’s story of government oppression, the struggle for civil rights, the descent into conflict, Free Derry and Bloody Sunday. https://museumoffreederry.org/
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Museum of Free Derry @museumfreederry.bsky.social · Mar 26
In 2024, the Museum of Free Derry helped generate £15.8m for the local economy. With visitors reporting an average spend of £354.85 in the city, the museum continues to have a lasting impact locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Sat 6 Dec, 1pm, @museumfreederry.bsky.social:
“Inciting a Pogrom? Social Media and the Racist Disorder in Ballymena…”

CAJ + Rabble Cooperative discuss how online narratives fuelled last summer’s racist violence.

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‘Inciting a Pogrom?’: Social Media and Racist Disorder in Ballymena
Join us for a discussion on new research into social media, misinformation, and racist violence in Ballymena and beyond.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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The Bloody Sunday Trust endorses the National Demonstration for Palestine on 29 November, 1pm at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin. Join the march to show solidarity with Palestinian communities and call for justice and human rights.
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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The Bloody Sunday Trust and @finucanecentre.bsky.social have launched a joint fundraising appeal for the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. The appeal runs until 10 January 2026 with a target of £3,000 to support vital medical care in Palestine. Donate here: chuffed.org/project/fund...
Fundraising Appeal for Palestinian Medical Relief Society
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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The Bloody Sunday Trust is inviting community & voluntary organisations across DCSDC to take part in a short BDS compliance audit. Review your suppliers, procurement, & financial links to see if they involve companies targeted by the BDS Movement. Download: museumoffreederry.org/wp-content/u...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Great talk by @dooleydooley.bsky.social @museumfreederry.bsky.social, highlighting the deep links between U.S. & Irish civil rights movements. Irish activists borrowed tactics like marches and sit-ins, and figures like Angela Davis and Bernadette McAliskey saw the struggles as deeply interconnected.
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Tomorrow, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social, @dooleydooley.bsky.social, author of Black and Green @plutopress.bsky.social explores how U.S. & Irish civil rights movements inspired each other on the anniversary of JFK’s assassination. #speirgorm
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November 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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This is on Saturday in Derry, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
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Bloody Sunday Trust hosting a meet the author ewith Brian Dooley
Author of 'Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern ireland and Black America' in Derry
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November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Next Mon, 24 Nov @museumfreederry.bsky.social. Join author Ben Collins
@bjacollins.bsky.social drawing on The Irish Unity Dividend. He’ll explore questions of unity, identity, reconciliation – and what a shared future might look like. 6pm | Free entry. www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening...
An Evening with Ben Collins: Reflections on Irish Unity & Identity
Join author Ben Collins at the Museum of Free Derry for an evening exploring Irish unity, identity, political transformation, 6pm, 24 Nov.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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This Sat, 22 Nov — the anniversary of JFK’s assassination — join author Brian Dooley @museumfreederry.bsky.social. He will explore Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements, reflecting on the shared struggles for justice and equality. 2pm | Free entry. RSVP www.eventbrite.ie/e/meet-brian...
Meet Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. & Irish Civil Rights Movements
How did U.S. and Irish civil rights movements inspire each other? Meet author Brian Dooley at the Museum of Free Derry, Sat 22 Nov, 2pm.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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In Derry next Saturday afternoon Nov 22? Come for an hour at 2pm to the Museum of Free Derry
& learn more about connections between civil rights movements in Ireland & the US. It’s free, hosted by the Bloody Sunday Trust.
www.derrynow.com/news/local-n...
Bloody Sunday Trust hosting a meet the author ewith Brian Dooley
Author of 'Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern ireland and Black America' in Derry
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November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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As part of Foyle Film Festival, join us on 27 Nov for a special screening of My Dear Palestrina to mark 25 years since the passing of Derry actor Ronan Downey, who stars as Danny McErlane. Featuring early roles from Liam Neeson & Valerie Lilley.

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My Dear Palestrina
Screening to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the passing of local Derry actor Ronan Downey who plays the lead role of Danny Mc Erlane, My Dear…
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November 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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An Evening with Ben Collins: Reflections on Irish Unity and Identity

Exploring unity, reconciliation and political change.

📅 Mon 24 Nov, 6pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

#BloodySundayTrust #PeaceAndIdentity #CivilRights

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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. and Irish Civil Rights Movements

Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.

📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...

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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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🎬 Here We Stand: Young Filmmakers on Conflict, Peace and Identity

Short films from Derry, Sarajevo & Bradford, plus Q&A.

📅 Thurs 13 Nov, 4–6pm

RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/here-we-st...

📚 40 Years On: Frances Molloy’s No Mate for the Magpie
Sat 15 Nov, 12:30–6pm | Register: [email protected]
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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This November, the Bloody Sunday Trust is hosting a series of free public events at the @museumfreederry.bsky.social, exploring conflict, peace, identity and civil rights through film, literature and discussion.

#MuseumOfFreeDerry #DerryEvents
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Join us at the @museumfreederry.bsky.social on 24 Nov, 6pm, for an evening with Ben Collins @bjacollins.bsky.social, author of The Irish Unity Dividend.

Ben will discuss his new book, exploring identity, reconciliation, & the island’s political future.

RSVP 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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The Bloody Sunday Trust is delighted to host Here We Stand — short films by young filmmakers from Derry, Sarajevo & Bradford exploring conflict, peace & identity. 🎬 Free screening + Q&A, 13 Nov, 4–6pm, @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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On display, posters of two Derry born hunger strikers, Patsy O’Hara and Michael Devine, both died in 1981. Additionally, on display (left) is a rubber bullet made into a cannon by a prisoner. On the right, a model made by Martin McGuinness, he made this in 1974 when he was imprisoned in Portlaoise.
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Press Release: 14 Oct 2025
We changed history.
Reflecting on yesterday’s judgement in the case against Soldier F, the former British soldier charged with multiple murder and attempted murder, Bloody Sunday Trust Chairperson Tony Doherty said:
October 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The Bloody Sunday Murder Trial Shows the Reality of British Justice — by John Finucane MP
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The Bloody Sunday Murder Trial Shows the Reality of British Justice
Today’s court verdict on Soldier F is the latest act of self-protection from a state that won’t hold its agents to account even if they kill, writes John Finucane.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Free Derry: Protest and Resistance by @adykerr.bsky.social – the definitive history of the civil rights era, Free Derry, internment + Bloody Sunday. £15, 240pp. Shop: museum-of-free-derry.myshopify.com/products/fre...
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Save the date: Sat 22 Nov, 2pm, @museumfreederry.bsky.social - meet @dooleydooley.bsky.social as he discusses U.S. + Irish civil rights ties on JFK’s anniversary. #speirgorm #civilrights Reserve 👇
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Meet Brian Dooley: Ties Between U.S. & Irish Civil Rights Movements
How did U.S. and Irish civil rights movements inspire each other? Meet author Brian Dooley at the Museum of Free Derry, Sat 22 Nov, 2pm.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Brian Dooley’s Black and Green explores ties between civil rights movements in Black America + Ireland. Non-violent marches, sit-ins + solidarity shaped both. #speirgorm #civilrights @dooleydooley.bsky.social Shop: museum-of-free-derry.myshopify.com/products/bla...
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Marking the anniversary: 📅 Tues 7 Oct, 11am–1pm, Guildhall – launch of the North West Anti-Racism Charter. Standing together against racism today, in the spirit of 1968. RSVP: [email protected] #CivilRights68
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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On this day, 5 Oct 1968: a banned civil rights march on Duke Street, Derry, met violent RUC attacks – filmed and broadcast worldwide. It ignited a movement for change. #CivilRights68
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM