The Rebellions of Ulster

The Peace People - Episode 2

The Rebellions of Ulster

Show Notes

The continuing hostility of the provisional Irish Republican Army and Provisional Sinn Fein and their 'Peace With Justice' counter campaign. The obstacles the Peace People movement faced and other actors. The historic march up the Protestant Shankill Road culminating in the rally in Woodvale Park.

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