Events
Ballymurphy Massacre Féile Programme 2015
Interactive Walk of Truth
This is the launch of the Interactive self guided Walk of Truth, using modern technology to tell the story of the Ballymurphy Massacre. Using QR codes and smart phone technology participants are able to hear family members tell their story and be guided around the walk of truth.
The Story Behind The Photograph Exhibition
Also showing The Award winning “Ballymurphy Massacre Film” which tells the story of the Massacre and the Aftermath, this moving film shows the families telling their story and documents how they were affected by the murder of their loved ones. (23 mins duration on a loop system)
Ballymurphy Massacre Archive Exhibition
The Ballymurphy Massacre archive exhibition documents the evidence of the Ballymurphy Massacre through witness statements photographs and archive documents. This is a must see as it will further enhance tour understanding of the events of the massacre.
“Their Deaths – Our Lives” Panel Discussion -Transgenerational Impact of Trauma?
Young Family members will give a brief overview of the impact the massacre has had on them followed by a panel discussion chaired by Claire Hackett which will explore the transgenerational impact of human rights abuses on families and the importance of dealing with the past. Panel members will include Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Professor Siobhan O’Neill and victims representatives.
Ballymurphy Massacre Campaign Exhibition
This exhibition documents the Ballymurphy Massacre Campaign through the eyes of the media using photographs, press statements, speeches and news reports.
Ballymurphy Cup/Springhill Massacre Shield Football Tournament
The Plaque has been sponsored by the Cairde Hamilton who organise a annual March of Truth in Hamilton to remember the victims of the Ballymurphy Massacre, the plaque will be presented to Ballymurphy Massacre families at this year’s march in Hamilton in June. We are delighted to welcome representatives of Cairde Hamilton to Belfast for the unveiling of the plaque in memory of the Ballymurphy Massacre Victims.
Ballymurphy Massacre March for Truth
You’re invited to our main event of the year the Ballymurphy Massacre March of Truth, we are calling on all our supporters to stand side by side with us to show the British Government that the legacy of the past is one of the main issues outstanding and must be addressed. In keeping with this year’s theme “the next generation” guest speakers will be the next generation of campaigners including family members and political parties as well as a representative from the Kelly’s Bar Campaign. Other campaigns, organisations and individuals are welcome to bring their banner and photos of their loved ones to take part in the March.
You are invited to join the Ballymurphy Families on our main event of the year 2015. March of Truth as we revisit the locations where our loved ones were murdered march finishes at o’Dee’s GAA http://www.odonnellsgac.com/location/. football pitch. Annually we are joined by support from Dublin, England,Scotland, USA ,Germany , Basque Country and many more . We invite all NGO’s to take part and ask them promote to all their members .
We ask campaign groups and those effected by state violence please bring along photo’s of your loved ones and campaign banners .last year Teresa Villiers refused the Ballymurphy Families the implementation of a Hillsborough style independent panel headed by Nuala O’loan show your support that it is in our “public interest” to investigate the murders of 11 innocent civilians in August 1971 . Speakers to be confirmed.
Start organising in your area now.
Bands ,Banners, Groups All Welcome .No Flags
We are supported by ICTU,UNITE,TUC Trade Unions and ask members to attend
Contact John Teggart
admin@ballymurphymassacre.com
We thank you for your ongoing support and understanding in our campaign for Truth.
Previous Events
The families of 11 innocent civilians shot by members of the British Parachute Regiment in August 1971 are calling for the local community to come out and support them tomorrow Sunday for their annual Ballymurphy Massacre March tomorrow 10th August.
Earlier this year British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Teresa Villiers, told Families that it wasn’t IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST to grant an independent panel headed by Nuala O’loan. Speaking today John Teggart who’s father Danny Teggart was shot 14 times has said this year marks the 43rd anniversary of my fathers death.
I would like to call on the community to come out and march in solidarity with us to show Teresa Villiers and the British Government that we are the PUBLIC and it’s in OUR INTEREST that our loved one’s murderers are properly investigated .Assemble 12 noon Springfield Park Belfast.
Contact John Teggart 07860382930 or 07512166867
