Neil
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#OnThisDay in 1988 the IRA murdered Gillian Johnston, 21, Chemist assistant. Fiancé badly injured. Prolonged auto gunfire, returning by car to her parents` farmhouse 10:15 pm, Belleek, Fermanagh, N Ireland. Family moved out. Mother who was alone speaks: wavetraumacentre.org.uk/stories_from_s…







This Wednesday (18th, 8pm) evening in Bingham House, Markethill: 'Jack, I'm hit...', the story of Robert Compston, first Ulster Special murdered; alongside the wider story of the service and sacrifice of the Ulster Special Constabulary in South and Mid-Armagh. Forgotten history




#OnThisDay in 1974 the IRA murdered Adam Johnston, 34. Married father of 4, formerly of Tamlaghduff. Labourer murdered by shrapnel head injury, Queen`s St, Magherafelt, 6:20pm, after Mr Ebbitt was forced to drive bomb laden lorry. Mr Wright`s van & Mrs Scullion`s car stolen #OTD


#OnThisDay in 1982 the IRA murdered Alan McCrum, 11. Schoolboy murdered in no-warning bomb in Banbridge which injured 34. Dad said: “It’s terrible that a wee lad coming from school should be mowed down in such a horrible way. What purpose is there in this?” #OTD


Great shift in North Belfast! Over 1,000 leaflets delivered across the Shankill and Lower Oldpark. The feedback on the doorsteps has been fantastic, and we really appreciate the warm welcome and the support!









