Museum of Free Derry
@museumfreederry.bsky.social
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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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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Punching Up - Working Class Struggles for Truth and Justice
A public meeting as part of the Bloody Sunday commemorations, bringing together families from major justice campaigns to discuss working-class struggles for truth, accountability and justice. Book 👇
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A public meeting as part of the Bloody Sunday commemorations, bringing together families from major justice campaigns to discuss working-class struggles for truth, accountability and justice. Book 👇
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Punching Up - Working Class Struggles for Truth and Justice
Families from major justice campaigns share their experiences of challenging power and securing truth, accountability and recognition.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Punching Up - Working Class Struggles for Truth and Justice
A public meeting as part of the Bloody Sunday commemorations, bringing together families from major justice campaigns to discuss working-class struggles for truth, accountability and justice. Book 👇
workingclassstruggles.eventbrite.ie
A public meeting as part of the Bloody Sunday commemorations, bringing together families from major justice campaigns to discuss working-class struggles for truth, accountability and justice. Book 👇
workingclassstruggles.eventbrite.ie
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Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared. You have brought this appeal to £2,726 of £3,000. With the deadline at midnight on Sat 10 January, less than £300 remains to support frontline medical care through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. Please donate.
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Fundraising Appeal for Palestinian Medical Relief Society
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January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared. You have brought this appeal to £2,726 of £3,000. With the deadline at midnight on Sat 10 January, less than £300 remains to support frontline medical care through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. Please donate.
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The traditional Palestinian kufiya carries deep meaning for Palestinians. Made by the Hirbawi Textile Factory in Hebron, it’s now available at the Museum of Free Derry for £35. Proceeds shared equally between the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and the @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The traditional Palestinian kufiya carries deep meaning for Palestinians. Made by the Hirbawi Textile Factory in Hebron, it’s now available at the Museum of Free Derry for £35. Proceeds shared equally between the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and the @bloodysundaytrust.bsky.social
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Save the Date: Bloody Sunday Anniversary 2026
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
With the theme “One World One Struggle”, the 2026 commemoration will continue to highlight Palestine alongside working-class struggles closer to home.
The full programme will be shared in the New Year.
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
With the theme “One World One Struggle”, the 2026 commemoration will continue to highlight Palestine alongside working-class struggles closer to home.
The full programme will be shared in the New Year.
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Save the Date: Bloody Sunday Anniversary 2026
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
With the theme “One World One Struggle”, the 2026 commemoration will continue to highlight Palestine alongside working-class struggles closer to home.
The full programme will be shared in the New Year.
Friday 30 January – Sunday 1 February 2026
With the theme “One World One Struggle”, the 2026 commemoration will continue to highlight Palestine alongside working-class struggles closer to home.
The full programme will be shared in the New Year.
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New research from CAJ & Rabble Cooperative examines how social media & misinformation fuelled racist violence in Ballymena in June, & how political and community responses shaped events @enddbelfast.bsky.social @netpol.org Sat 6 Dec, 1pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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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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December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
New research from CAJ & Rabble Cooperative examines how social media & misinformation fuelled racist violence in Ballymena in June, & how political and community responses shaped events @enddbelfast.bsky.social @netpol.org Sat 6 Dec, 1pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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Today, 29 Nov - International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People-I stand with Palestinians in their struggle for self-determination and liberation.
Every badge sold supports vital medical relief through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. 🇵🇸
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Every badge sold supports vital medical relief through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. 🇵🇸
shop.museumoffreederry.org/products/pal...
November 29, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today, 29 Nov - International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People-I stand with Palestinians in their struggle for self-determination and liberation.
Every badge sold supports vital medical relief through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. 🇵🇸
shop.museumoffreederry.org/products/pal...
Every badge sold supports vital medical relief through the Palestinian Medical Relief Society. 🇵🇸
shop.museumoffreederry.org/products/pal...
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Today, 29 Nov — International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a day to support Palestinian rights, including self-determination and independence. Take action: 1) Do a BDS compliance audit, 2) Support the Museum of Free Derry donating today’s takings to PMRS chuffed.org/project/fund...
Fundraising Appeal for Palestinian Medical Relief Society
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November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today, 29 Nov — International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a day to support Palestinian rights, including self-determination and independence. Take action: 1) Do a BDS compliance audit, 2) Support the Museum of Free Derry donating today’s takings to PMRS chuffed.org/project/fund...
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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.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968204280...
“Inciting a Pogrom? Social Media and the Racist Disorder in Ballymena…”
CAJ + Rabble Cooperative discuss how online narratives fuelled last summer’s racist violence.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968204280...
‘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.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968204280...
“Inciting a Pogrom? Social Media and the Racist Disorder in Ballymena…”
CAJ + Rabble Cooperative discuss how online narratives fuelled last summer’s racist violence.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1968204280...
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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
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.
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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
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...
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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
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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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
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.
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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
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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@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
@humanrightsfirst.org
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
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This is on Saturday in Derry, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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...
& 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 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This is on Saturday in Derry, 2pm @museumfreederry.bsky.social
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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...
@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
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...
@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...
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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
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...
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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...
& 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
www.derrynow.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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...
& 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...
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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
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.
foylefilmfestival.org/whats-on/my-...
foylefilmfestival.org/whats-on/my-...
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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
@littleacornsbooks.bsky.social
@bjacollins.bsky.social
Exploring unity, reconciliation and political change.
📅 Mon 24 Nov, 6pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
#BloodySundayTrust #PeaceAndIdentity #CivilRights
@littleacornsbooks.bsky.social
@bjacollins.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
@littleacornsbooks.bsky.social
@bjacollins.bsky.social
Exploring unity, reconciliation and political change.
📅 Mon 24 Nov, 6pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
#BloodySundayTrust #PeaceAndIdentity #CivilRights
@littleacornsbooks.bsky.social
@bjacollins.bsky.social
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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...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
Marking JFK’s assassination anniversary, exploring shared struggles for justice.
📅 Sat 22 Nov, 2pm
RSVP: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-brian...
@dooleydooley.bsky.social
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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]
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
🎬 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]
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]
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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
#MuseumOfFreeDerry #DerryEvents
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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
#MuseumOfFreeDerry #DerryEvents
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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...
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
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...
Ben will discuss his new book, exploring identity, reconciliation, & the island’s political future.
RSVP 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
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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
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1901758734...
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1901758734...
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1901758734...
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1901758734...
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
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.