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mid-1960s
The civil rights campaign began in the mid-1960s as an attempt to draw attention to grievances felt by Catholics in Northern Ireland. -
Employment
In the 1960s, "only Protestants need apply" was made common for a job advertisement to state. Now, that sort of thing is illegal and more Catholics and Protestants work together than ever before. -
1969
Further conflict in 1969 led to the British government taking the decision to deploy troops on the streets of Northern Ireland. -
Early 70’s
Once the Troubles got going, in the early 70’s the biggest population movement in Europe since the Second World War was seen in Northern Ireland as the two communities separated. -
Bloody Sunday
The British Army shot dead 13 demonstrators and injured another 14. 'Bloody Sunday' effectively marked the end of the use of mass street demonstrations to achieve civil rights. -
Sports during the Troubles
Derry City was forced to leave the league in 1972 for security concerns, while Northern Ireland's home soccer internationals were played in England between 1971 and 1975 with their opponents reluctant to travel to Belfast. -
Living in Belfast
In the 1970s, areas that once were buzzing became deserted in the dark hours; people thought they were too dangerous. -
Hunger strike
This hunger strikes transformed the political context of the Northern Ireland problem. Now, republican prisoners appeared in the unwonted role of being prepared to accept suffering for their cause rather than simply inflicting suffering on its behalf.
