Republican News · Thursday 24 January 2002

Bloody Sunday Commemoration 2002

30th Anniversary Programme of Events

Derry City

Thursday 24 January

12pm Launch of Bloody Sunday Black Ribbon

Bloody Sunday Centre, Shipquay Street

Monday 28 January

2pm "Voices for Justice"

The Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road

Opening of a multi-media exhibition featuring messages of support and solidarity from around the world.

9pm "Sunday"

Drama - Documentary Film written by Jimmy McGovern

Broadcast at 9pm on Channel Four Television

Tuesday 29 January

12pm Unveiling of Mural

Free Derry Corner

7.30pm "A Matter of Minutes - The enduring legacy of Bloody Sunday"

The Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road

Launch of photographer Joanne O'Brien's new publication which chronicles in photographs and text the lives of the victims and survivors of Bloody Sunday

Wednesday 30 January

4.15pm Minute's Silence

Bloody Sunday Memorial, Rossville Street

We ask that people join us at the memorial or throughout the city and observe a minute's silence to mark the time 30 years ago when the British Army began shooting

5pm-7pm "The Last Word" 100-102 Today FM

Eamon Dunphy's popular daily radio show will be broadcast from Derry today, featuring interviews with many people centrally involved in the events of Bloody Sunday

6pm Memorial Service

St. Eugene's Cathedral, Francis Street

A selection of prayers, readings and music featuring traditional singer

Caitríona O'Leary to commemorate those who lost their lives on Bloody

Sunday.

8pm Christy Moore In Concert

The Rialto

Ireland's premier musician performs with support from local artists. Doors

open at 7.30pm. Admission by ticket only, price £17.50. Tickets available from The Gasyard Centre or Cool Discs, Foyle Street.

Thursday 31 January

8pm "Scenes from an Inquiry"

The Playhouse, Artillery Street

A new production written and directed by Academy Award nominee Dave Duggan with Shadow Film by Jan Vaclav Caspers. A sole Pupose Production with Jackie Duddy, Sarah Wray and Caoimhe Farren

Admission by Invitation. Contact Jean Hegarty (028) 7136 0880

Further performances on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February. Tickets £3. Contact Jim Lecky on (028) 7126 8027

Friday 1 February

2pm Bearing Witness "Tribunal"

Gasyard Centre

International witnesses will share their experiences of state human rights abuses in their countries. The tribunal president, a person of eminence in human rights and justice issues will facilitate a discussion around this global theme.

7.30pm Bloody Sunday Memorial Lecture

Pilot's Row Community Centre, Rossville Street

This year's lecture will be delivered by Tariq Ali, Human Rights activist, author and broadcaster

Admission by donation.

Saturday 2 February

12pm The Bloody Sunday Inquiry - Where are we Now?

The Gasyard Centre

A summary of developments to date in the Bloody Sunday Inquiry from a panel of experts including Angela Hegarty, Legal Academic and journalist and broadcaster Eamonn McCann.

Lunch 1.30pm-2.30pm

2.30pm Witness

The Gasyard Centre

A newly commissioned video production by local film-maker Anne Crilly, which

highlights the experiences of giving evidence to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.

3.00 p.m. Myth Making and Collective Memory

The Gasyard Centre

A discussion forum following on from the above video screening.

4.30pm "'Sunday' - Writing Wrongs"

A public forum on the making of the Drama - Documentary Film 'Sunday'.

Panel includes: Dave Duggan (Chair) Jimmy McGovern (Writer), Charles McDougal (Director), Stephen Gargan (Co-producer)

Pilot's Row Community Centre, Rossville Street.

7.30pm "Injustice"

A film about the struggles for justice by the families of people that have died in police custody. To be followed by a discussion with family members portrayed in the film & relatives of those who have died at the hands of the RUC.

Director Ken Fero and family members will be in attendance Gasyard Centre, Lecky Road

10pm. Bloody Sunday Weekend Committee Fundraiser

The Nerve Centre, Magazine Street

Bik McFarlane & Cruncher O'Neill, The McLaughlin Family Singers, Eileen Webster, and many, many more.

Admission £5 at the door

Sunday 3 February

10.30am Memorial Service

Bloody Sunday Memorial, Rossville Street

Wreath-laying ceremony, prayers and music. Everyone welcome.

2.30pm 30th Annual Bloody Sunday Commemoration March and Rally

Assemble at Creggan Shops and march to Free Derry Corner.

Soup and sandwiches will be available after the rally at Sandino's, Henry J's and The Gweedore.

9pm "One World Many Struggles"

A night of music, readings & performance.

Writers James Kelman, Tom Leonard, Julie Doherty

Admission: £3. Venue: Sandino's. More artists to be confirmed!