Author Archives: Museum of Free Derry

The Boy From Creggan – a tribute to my friend and fellow campaigner John Kelly A Eulogy by Tony Doherty There have been many occasions in Derry and beyond when I have begun speaking by saying that I’ve felt pride and privilege. I’ve never meant it as much as I do this morning as weContinue reading “The Boy From Creggan – a tribute to John Kelly”

Bloody Sunday Trust to challenge Ireland’s institutional failure and corporate complicity in the Gaza Genocide. On Saturday 28 November 2026, to mark the International Day of Solidarity for Palestine,  the Bloody Sunday Trust will host a major conference looking at Ireland’s complicity in  the ongoing genocide in Palestine.  Chaired by author Fintan Drury, and withContinue reading “Complicity Conference – Solidarity for Palestine”

In advance of a national conference examining Ireland’s corporate complicity and institutional failure in the face of the Gaza Genocide, the Bloody Sunday Trust explains the background and context to its decision to organise the conference.  The public deserves to know the full extent of Ireland’s economic and political co-operation with Israel, including the transit ofContinue reading “Confronting Complicity – Institutional Failure in the face of Genocide”

The Bloody Sunday Trust would like to publish the following letters to The Executive which detail concerns in relation to two specific issues relating to The Executive’s actions in response to the Gaza Genocide. Update – 23.09.26 – The BST is now publishing in full its correspondence with the Economy Minister on public funding ofContinue reading “Bloody Sunday Trust Letters to First Minister and Economy Minister”

The Bloody Sunday Trust is delighted to announce the Derry launch of the exhibition Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the children of the nation equally. The Derry launch will take place in the Whittaker Suite in the Guildhall on Thursday 6 August at 7.00pm, hosted by the Mayor of Derry City and StrabaneContinue reading “Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’ Exhibition”

Press Release 12 July 2026 The Bloody Sunday Trust is delighted to announce the Derry launch of the exhibition Irish Republicanism & ‘The Gays’: Cherishing all the children of the nation equally. The Derry launch will take place in the Whittaker Suite in the Guildhall on Thursday 6 August at 7.00pm, hosted by the Mayor ofContinue reading “Derry Launch of Exhibition on Irish Republicanism and LGBTQ+ History”

The Bloody Sunday Trust has advised consumers, businesses and community groups to close their bank accounts with AIB if the bank proceeds with its intention to sign a contract with SNYK Tech, an Israeli tech firm founded and run by former members of the IDF’s Unit 8200.  Tony Doherty, Chair of the Trust explained, “AsContinue reading “Bloody Sunday Trust Advises Consumers to Close AIB Accounts if SNYK contract is Signed”

The Bloody Sunday Trust has condemned the recent violence across parts of Belfast as ‘just an excuse for those who want to stoke racist division in Ireland’. Trust Chair Tony Doherty said: The attack on Monday night was horrific, and our thoughts go out to the victim and we wish him a full and speedyContinue reading “Museum of Free Derry says NO TO RACISM”

The Museum of Free Derry has announced a special summer promotion offering FREE ADMISSION for local residents and half-price entry for students every Monday from 1 June to 31 August 2026. Alongside the summer admission offer, the Museum will also bring back its acclaimed Eyewitness lunchtime talks series throughout June. The talks will take place at 1pm every MondayContinue reading “Summer Admission Offer & Eyewitness Talks”

Article by Brian Dooley, Human Rights First Family and friends of Gary English and Jim Brown gathered at the Museum of Free Derry on April 18 to mark the 45th anniversary of the teenagers’ deaths. Gary was 19, Jim 18 in April 1981 when they were killed by a British army landrover in Derry. ThatContinue reading “Presentation to mark the Anniversary of 1981 Deaths of Gary English and Jim Brown”