October 5 1968
Dermie McClenaghan was constant civil rights' presence
FORMER assembly member Eamonn McCann has described Derry activist Dermie McClenaghan, who has died, as a “constant presence” in the civil rights’ movement.
Veterans mark anniversary of October 5 civil rights' march
VETERANS of the civil rights’ march which marked the start of the Troubles gathered in Derry yesterday to mark the 54th anniversary.
1968 civil rights' activists urged to attend photocall
Former civil rights’ activists from 1968 are being urged to join a photocall in Derry next week to mark the anniversary of the October 5 1968 protest march, which many believe marked the start of the troubles.
Civil rights pioneer Fionnbarra O Dochartaigh remained a 'rebel' throughout his life
Fionnbarra O Dochartaigh, one of the founders of the civil rights’ movement in Derry, has been described as a man of principle.
President Higgins pays tribute to civil rights' leaders
Irish president, Michael D Higgins paid tribute to the “life and work” of Nobel laureate, John Hume in his keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the 1968 October 5 civil rights' march in Derry.
President Michael D Higgins' emotional tribute to Ivan Cooper
In a poignant presentation, Irish president, Michael D Higgins paid an emotional tribute to former civil rights leader, Ivan Cooper.
Eamon Melaugh marks 1968 Derry Civil Rights march with 'walk of atonement'
ORGANISERS of the October 5 1968 civil rights march in Derry retraced the route of the march yesterday.
Video: Civil rights march organiser to retrace original route in 'walk of atonement' for Troubles victims
ONE of the organisers of the October 5 1968 civil rights march in Derry is to mark the 50th anniversary of the protest with a “walk of atonement” for the thousands of victims of the Troubles.
Businessman was attacked while trying to negotiate with RUC during civil rights march
CO Tyrone businessman Pat Douglas’s anguished groan of pain echoed around the world on the evening of October 5 1968.
Official report severely criticised police actions on day of civil rights march
A NUMBER of dramatic changes were proposed as a result of the October 5 march and other events leading up to it.