#thetroubles — Public Fediverse posts
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Irish Legal News: UK government records relating to Troubles published by National Archives. “This first batch of files includes records offering fresh insights into the conflict’s early stages, including: the Civil Rights Campaign; the Outbreak of Conflict and the deployment of the Army; and the establishment of the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) in 1972 following the suspension of Stormont.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/23/irish-legal-news-uk-government-records-relating-to-troubles-published-by-national-archives/ -
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish #rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album #War and was released as the album's third single on 21 March 1983 in the #Netherlands and #WestGermany. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is noted for its #militaryDrumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of #theTroubles in #NorthernIreland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhMD7nt1LIg