NICRA and the Struggle for Civil Rights

The Irish People

In this episode we discuss the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, it’s formation, the introduction of internment and the events of Bloody Sunday.

We are joined by Kevin McCorry. Kevin is originally from Belfast and was organiser of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association from 1969 until 1975. He was chief Stewart and on the lorry that fronted the civil rights march in Derry on “Bloody Sunday”, 30 January 1972, when the peaceful marchers were attacked by British paratroopers, leading to the deaths of 14 unarmed civilans. A solicitor by profession, he has championed progressive causes in both parts of Ireland all his adult life. He is currently Director of the annual Desmond Greaves Weekend Summer School in Dublin.