Video interview with Michael Farrell, co-founder of the People’s Democracy, by Barry Linnane for RTE News in January 1969. In August of 1968 the Northern Ireland civil rights movement began public marches in support of its objectives causing community tensions between Catholics and Protestants. On 1 January 1969 the People’s Democracy began a proposed four day march from Belfast to Derry/Londonderry. Three days later the demonstrators were attacked by loyalist opponents in Derry/Londonderry, leading to major rioting in the city. Farrell discusses the People’s Democracy campaign in advance of the demonstrators’ arrival in Derry/Londonderry.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 02 January 1969
Name of First Interviewee: Michael Farrell
Role at time of Interview: Founding member of the People’s Democracy
Interviewer: Barry Linnane
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright: © RTÉ 2013
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: RTE News
Time Period covered: 1968-1969
Key Individuals: Michael Farrell
Key Words: Civil rights, People’s Democracy, RUC