Video interview with Tom Keane, Chairman of Newry People’s Democracy, by Donal Kelly 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 11 January 1969 one such march in Newry led to violence when the demonstrators and the RUC clashed. Keane discusses the events at Newry and the future of the civil rights movement.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 12 January 1969
Name of First Interviewee: Tom Keane
Role at time of Interview: Chairman of Newry People’s Democracy
Interviewer: Donal Kelly
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Copyright: © RTÉ 2013
Link: Watch the interview
Programme/Book/Article: RTE News
Time Period covered: 1968-1969
Key Individuals: Tom Keane
Key Words: Civil rights, People’s Democracy, RUC, religion