the Troubles Archives - Solidarity (Ireland)

Oppose Tories’ legacy bill #billofshame

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is a historic act of cowardice from the Tories and a slap in the face to anyone who has lost a loved one to the unspeakable violence of the Troubles. The Bill, introduced by

Jun 16, 2022

News & Analysis·Reviews and Culture

Film review: Wildfire directed by Cathy Brady

By Kevin Henry Wildfire tells the story of two sisters, Lauren and Kelly, who grew up in a fictional Irish border town. The film starts with Kelly finally returning home after going missing and focuses on the bond between the sisters as

Sep 15, 2021

The North

The Ballymurphy Massacre: Families deserve truth & justice

By Kevin Henry Six months before Bloody Sunday – when the infamous Parachute Regiment (Paras) killed 14 unarmed protesters at a civil rights march in Derry – eleven people were killed in Ballymurphy by the same regiment. For over 48 years, the

Jun 14, 2019

Health·The North·Theory & History

Tackling the mental health crisis

by Ryan McNally Mental health services continue to be so overwhelmed by demand that people seeking help routinely face long waiting lists to access the treatment they need. Long waiting times, which can be up to a year in extreme cases, can

Jun 11, 2019

News & Analysis

Review: Milkman by Anna Burns

Milkman By Anna Burns Published by Faber, 2018 Reviewed by Cerys Falvey Whilst a somewhat difficult read Milkman is entirely deserving of its recent praise, including winning the prestigious Man Booker Prize. The protagonist, an 18-year-old book worm, tells her story from

Apr 29, 2019

the Troubles

Oppose Tories’ legacy bill #billofshame

Film review: Wildfire directed by Cathy Brady

The Ballymurphy Massacre: Families deserve truth & justice

Tackling the mental health crisis

Review: Milkman by Anna Burns

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden