Author Archives: Museum of Free Derry

Tony Doherty, Chair of the Bloody Sunday Trust, said ‘There will be no sadness at the passing of Frank Kitson in Derry, Ballymurphy or in any other community where he plied his evil trade, leaving a trail of devastation behind. Kitson, in his blind pursuit of defending the crown’s interests, made no distinction between civilianContinue reading “Press Release on Frank Kitson”

The Bloody Sunday Trust has today welcomed the decision by the District Judge to agree that the case against Soldier F on the charges of murder and attempted murder should proceed. Tony Doherty, Chairperson of the Bloody Sunday Trust said, “It is over 13 years since the Saville Report was published.  It remains a constantContinue reading “Press Statement on Soldier F”

This coming year as we remember Bloody Sunday, we do so in the dark shadow of a genocide being carried out against innocent people in another part of the world. And as we prepare for our commemoration we know that over 10,000 people have been killed in Palestine. More than 4,000 were children. By theContinue reading “Bloody Sunday 2024 Anniversary Programme”

The Bloody Sunday Trust has launched a fundraising appeal for the Palestinian Medical Relief Society in the run up to Christmas. Chairperson of the Bloody Sunday Trust, Mr Tony Doherty, explained that the appeal is intended to give the people of Derry and further afield an opportunity to give some practical support to the people of Palestine. Mr DohertyContinue reading “Emergency Appeal for Palestinian Medical Relief Society”

Date: 27th October 2023. The Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine (IAAC-P) is a coalition of 23 Irish civil society organisations representing a collective membership of over one million people across the island. We mourn, without reservation, the taking of all civilian life, in Gaza, in Israel and across the occupied Palestinian territory; and we condemnContinue reading “Statement by the Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine on Gaza and Israel”

Finn joined the Bloody Sunday Trust as an intern this summer. Tell us a little about yourself: I’m Finn, I’m 21 years old, and I was born and raised in the States, spending time in the Midwest and on the east coast. I still live and attend university in America, where I study Political Science,Continue reading “Interview with intern Finn Veerkamp”

From October 2nd to October 5th Caoili, who works for the Bloody Sunday Trust on the Conflict & Legacy Interpretive Network, attended the One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast on a National Lottery Heritage Fund Scholarship. The One Young World Summit was host to 2,000 delegates, from over 250 organisations, with the organisers sayingContinue reading “One Young World Summit 2023”

The Bloody Sunday Trust is opposed to all killing of civilians in acts of war, be it carried out by Hamas or the Israeli government.Tony Doherty Chairperson said: “It is nonetheless incorrect to describe the actions of Hamas as unprovoked.” We agree with the comments made by Mustafa Barghouti, of our partner organisation the PalestinianContinue reading “Statement from the Bloody Sunday Trust on the situation in Palestine”

The Museum of Free Derry online shop is now available to browse. We have a selection of some our most popular items in the shop and can ship to the United States, Republic of Ireland and Britain. Shop online

An oration for the late Roisin Barton, life-long community activist and mother of Bloody Sunday Trust board member, Colm. It was an Irish American priest who many years ago wrote an article entitled ‘Consider the Women of Ireland’. We are gathered here today to pay tribute and to honour such a woman Roisin Keenan Barton,Continue reading “Oration for Roisin Barton”