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Find your next adventure in Derry and discover the best of Ireland . Explore the historic city of Belfast, wander the coast of Antrim, cycle and sail along the most scenic places of the country, and dig into the history and culture of this incredible country.

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Giant\'s Causeway & Derry (Hotel) - 3 days Tour

Giant's Causeway & Derry (Hotel) - 3 days

Giant\'s Causeway & Derry - 3 days Tour

Giant's Causeway & Derry - 3 days

3 Day Causeway Coast, Derry & Fermanagh Lakelands from Belfast Tour

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3 Day Causeway Coast, Derry & Fermanagh Lakelands from Belfast

10-Day Ultimate Ireland Small Group Tour Tour

10-Day Ultimate Ireland Small Group Tour

Really enjoyed the tour. Informative and professional.

5-Day Northern Ireland & Atlantic Coast Small-Group Tour from Dublin Tour

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5-Day Northern Ireland & Atlantic Coast Small-Group Tour from Dublin

We were able to see way more of the interesting corners of Northern Ireland than we ever could have driving on our own.

6-Day Wild West and North Small Group Tour of Ireland Tour

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6-Day Wild West and North Small Group Tour of Ireland

Finn made what could have been simply a series of photo stops into an immersive experience of Irish history and culture, as well as breathtaking scenery. He added additional destinations to the standard tour, and was able to quickly adapt the itinerary when weather prevented access to some spots. He always gave suggestions for dining and activities in the evening and encouraged us to get out amongst the locals.

Best of Ireland and Scotland (15 Days) Tour

Best of Ireland and Scotland (15 Days)

Beautiful trip… our stops were a little tight…. Drove by many things to quickly to get a picture or even have our heads turned in the right direction….food was always luke warm…. Vast variety which was nice…. Guide and driver skilled and knowledgeable.
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Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic, 14 Days) Tour

Best of Ireland & Scotland (Classic, 14 Days)

My own research and a referral from a friend led us to book this trip which filled all our expectations and much more. Travel Director, bus driver, hotels and tour stops were outstanding in knowledge, service and location. Definitely will recommend this tour to family, friends, etc.

Irish Discovery Tour

Irish Discovery

Fantastic tour, one of the best I have ever been on. Helen was great and the driver David was also excellent. I just wish we could have spent a little more time at each place and the wifi on the bus was terrible.

Highlights of Ireland Tour

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Highlights of Ireland & Scotland Tour

Highlights of Ireland & Scotland

This was a fantastic tour. It was fast paced, and I was able to see a lot of Ireland and Scotland's highlights from the countryside's to the cities and villages. Our tour guide and bus driver were fabulous and quite entertaining.

5 Day Giant Irish Experience - Small Group Tour Tour

5 Day Giant Irish Experience - Small Group Tour

Great tours and love the whole ease of the booking process.
  • €99 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Amazing Ireland (14 Days) Tour

Amazing Ireland (14 Days)

We found Trafalgar to be very professional and fun! We were with a fantastic group of people from lots of different countries. Our Tour Guide and Driver were the best! Have done 2 Trafalgar bus tours and will do many more! The best time!

13 Day Full Irish Experience - Small Group Tour Tour

13 Day Full Irish Experience - Small Group Tour

Sean did a great job of sharing his country w/ us. From specific Irish music shared on the bus and numerous anecdotes, he really made Ireland come alive for us. He was also very flexible and willing to accommodate us a much as possible. (Yes- we’d like to stop @ that distillery!) We appreciated his positive upbeat attitude as well. Great job, Sean, and thanks again!

Best of UK & Ireland Tour

Best of UK & Ireland

Our tour leader Branden was excellent. Very knowledgeable & kept everything running smoothly. He was very helpful & knew the best places for comfort stops in between destinations. The destinations we visited were all pretty cool. Wish that we could have spent more time at some of them (like Stratford Upon-Avon). The main thing that I would say would make the tours better would be the quality of the hotels. A few of them were very nice (Mercure Cardiff, The Clayton, The Moxy), but some of them were very poor....the 2 Ibis hotels were awful. The beds were uncomfortable (a mattress topper, not even a true mattress) & the 2nd one the carpets were deplorable (stains all over). The Hotel Arrochar left a lot to be desired. The only good thing about it was the view. The place smelled of mold/water damage. I understand that it is a "historic" hotel, but it should be kept up properly for the safety of the guests. I would have rated the tour experience "Excellent" had it not been for the low quality of some of the hotels.
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What people love about Londonderry Tours

Mike was an excellent guide, informative, very knowledgeable and flexible with the itinerary when necessary
All the places we saw were excellent and it just felt a shame to not see them for longer
Ireland is otherworldly beautiful and the people really something special. Finn has an unending wealth of knowledge ranging from subjects like history, sports, geography, and current events to the names and family stories of the locals in small towns all over the country. This combined with his excellent knack for storytelling and friendly advice that always lead me true made this tour a truly wonderful experience. To top it off, his timing was almost to the minute perfect when it came to getting us to each location in time for the weather to break or an event to be available. He worked wonders behind the scenes to make sure our group of 18 had a stress free, fantastical adventure through a home he is obviously passionate about sharing with everyone.

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Exploring Derry – The Incredible Bogside Murals

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Everyone planning a travel itinerary for Ireland should include Derry. Northern Ireland’s second largest city has been very much overlooked by both domestic and international tourists but a visit here offers great insight into the region’s complex and turbulent history. Of course, there is much more than politics on offer here – the city has a name for culture and food as well as being a good base for exploring the northern coast.

Before we start…..

This is a travel blog. I write about places I visit and enjoy. In August, I walked around Derry and took my photos. It is only now, as I put the blog together, I find it a struggle to present the piece in language that is inclusive and avoids political debate.

FOR EXAMPLE

I’m sure I’ve already offended many with the title. So let’s get the name clarified ….

DERRY? LONDONDERRY? DERRY-LONDONDERRY?

The original name is DERRY. This comes from the Irish DOIRE meaning Oak Grove.

In 1613, King James 1 granted the city a royal charter and added LONDON to an anglicised Doire, creating LONDONDERRY

In simplistic terms, both names are in use today – nationalists use the name Derry and unionists call the city Londonderry. (so really, it comes down to whoever you are speaking to….)

DERRY – LONDONDERRY is considered by some as a compromise.

I’m sticking with Derry, if for no other reason that its the most convenient in its brevity!

A few definitions and explanations:

The Troubles

A common name for the Northern Ireland Conflict which lasted roughly from 1968 until the late 1990’s.

A majority Catholic neighbourhood in Derry

Battle of the Bogside

12-14 August, 1969 – 3 days of rioting in the Bogside. British army were deployed on the 14th.

Bloody Sunday

30 January, 1972. British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a civil rights march. 14 of those died.

Operation Motorman

July 1972 – British Army operation to retake ‘no-go’ areas of the North

This refers to a wing of the Maze Prison where paramilitary prisoners were housed during the Troubles.

Hunger Strike

In March 1981, Bobby Sands, the leader of the provisional IRA prisoners, began a hunger strike in the Maze. He died after 66 days. Another 9 hunger strikers died before the campaign was called off in October.

The Bogside Murals

Many of the buildings, and indeed the people, of the Troubles have moved on but the stories remain and are commemorated today in the street art of the neighbourhood.

The 12 Bogside murals, collectively called the ‘Peoples’ Gallery’ , were created by brothers Tom and William Kelly and Kevin Hasson . The threesome has been working on the project since 1993, starting out with supplies donated by local residents.

THE PETROL BOMBER

Battle of the Bogside, August 1969. A young boy in a gas mask (to protect himself against CS gas) holding a petrol bomb made from a milk bottle. (This was painted in 1994, the year the peace talks began)

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Bernadette McAliskey addressing the crowds in the Bogside. She was later elected to parliament at the age of 21.

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BLOODY SUNDAY

A group of men, led by a local priest, carry the body of Jackie Duddy, the first fatality of the day

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BLOODY SUNDAY COMMEMORATION

Portraits of the 14 people killed on Bloody Sunday.

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The murals are accompanied by information plaques

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DEATH OF INNOCENCE

14 year old Annette McGavigan killed in crossfire near her home in September 1971. She was the 100th victim and represents the 3000 people who died during the Troubles.

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MOTHERS AND SISTERS

Peggy O Hara was the mother of hunger striker Patsy O Hara and Mickey Devine’s sister also features here. The little girl is pointing towards the Peace Mural on another building.

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PEACE MURAL

The dove – a symbol of peace – emerges from an oak leaf ( a symbol of Derry). The squares are equal on all sides – representing the equality of all citizens. Overall, it represents a symbol of hope for the future.

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OPERATION MOTORMAN

Summer 1972 – ‘Free Derry’ ended when the British army moved in to the area and removed the barricades.

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THE SATURDAY MATINEE

There were many riots in the Bogside from 1969 through the early 70’s, often on Saturday afternoons.

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CIVIL RIGHTS

Early marches were inspired by the campaigns of Martin Luther King and were peaceful demonstrations ….

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A young boy running, after tear gas has been fired.

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A TRIBUTE TO JOHN HUME

Hume cited Martin Luther King as the person who influenced him most. Mother Teresa was involved in the quest for peace in the North. Mandela’s campaigns ran parallel with the campaign in the North. All 4 won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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A few things to note:

Several murals are painted in black and white – evocative of the newspaper photos of the day…

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While these are works of art in themselves, the murals have layers of meaning. Have another look at DEATH OF INNOCENCE – notice the broken gun which symbolises the renouncement of violence. The roof beams on the destroyed building form the shape of a crucifix which, along with the butterfly, symbolises resurrection and hope in the Peace Process (at the time of painting, the butterfly was actually left unfinished because peace was not assured – it was completed later). This is one place on the planet where you should really, really consider taking a guided tour. You will be shown around the Bogside by a local – someone from the community who will share their personal history and stories with you. It is also possible at times to book tours with one of the artists.

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The murals are mostly painted on the side walls of peoples homes. Such paintings in Northern Ireland are generally found on properties not actually owned by the residents themselves but owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). However, it is acknowledged that the murals are very closely tied with the community and central to the neighbourhood’s identity and would be impossible to remove without the consent of the residents.

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It is easy to come away full of righteous indignation or indeed rage. Remember that the Bogside murals are linked to their geographical location and reflect the ideology of that particular community. They therefore represent only one side of the Northern Ireland conflict. If you visit the Bogside then make sure you also examine the unionist context and leave Derry with an informed and balanced perspective.

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Troubles Tourism / Dark Tourism

These murals are considered a major tourist attraction in the city. All coach tours to the city now stop in the neighbourhood. The artists have been accused at times of glorifying teen violence and keeping wounds open. They refute such suggestions – seeing their works as historical documents that tell a story. They do not include an party-political or sectarian elements such as emblems or slogans in the murals and they emphasize their main objective as being the promotion of peace.

Also in the Bogside

YOU ARE NOW ENTERING FREE DERRY

Powerful words! This gable end was first painted by teenager John Caker Casey in 1969. The name ‘Free Derry’ was given to those areas barricaded off from the security forces from 1969 -72. The barricades were removed during Operation Motorman in July, 1972. The terrace of houses has been demolished but the mural lives on and has been frequently repainted – often reflecting current issues (note the Covid tribute to the NHS)

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Museum of Free Derry

The museum was established by the Bloody Sunday Trust in 2006. In 2018, it attracted 35,000 visitors. State of the art audio-visual displays offer insight into the civil rights movement, Free Derry, Operation Motorman, etc. but the fact that the museum is mostly run by relatives of Bloody Sunday victims, who are happy to tell you their personal stories, is what makes this place special.

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There are several monuments in the vicinity…

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This monument in the shape of a ‘H’ commemorates those who died in the 1981 hunger strike.

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Bloody Sunday Memorial

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Maps and information boards…

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Placards, recruitment posters and protest hoardings abound….

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Other murals

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The Bogside from the Walls of Derry

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53 thoughts on “ Exploring Derry – The Incredible Bogside Murals ”

Great murals but such tragedy behind them

I love street art anyway but this was particularly impressive. The stories are harsh but there is hope in the artwork also I think. XXXMarie

Hi Marie … Am currently in Ireland and will be headed North for a few days. Glad to have come across your post. We were planning on doing the Black Cab tour in Belfast, but will show this to my group

That’s brilliant. The Black Cab tours are great so definitely do that if in Belfast. Derry is a little bit different – many consider the Troubles as starting off from there so it has its own story. If you’re based in Belfast, it’s about 90 minutes or so to Derry so manageable even as a day trip either by public transport or your own car. If you do think you’ll go, try and organise a guided tour of the murals. And then walk the walls – you just need a few hours in total… But if you don’t make it, you’re still going to get the story from the cab tour. Have a great time – let me know how you get on…..

This remains a difficult subject to address in Ireland. When I was travelling through Derry-Londonderry or Belfast, I found the murals intimidating, I thought reconciliation initiatives should be given priority. Thank you for your useful explanations.

They are definitely intimidating which is why I think it very useful to actually embrace them on a tour with someone who can put them in context. Reconciliation is a tough one – it means changes within communities and between communities and takes a very long time. There are several organisations throughout the North who are doing just what you say – working on reconciliation themes and committed to the future rather than the past. XXXMarie

There is a huge mix of politics in those murals, but that is NI, I have friends there. Until the murals are change , the conflict will remain.

There are many who definitely consider the murals as being at odds with the Peace Process but for many residents in these neighbourhoods – esp Derry and Belfast – the artworks are an integral part of their culture and community. That is a debate that will continue for generations… Meanwhile, tourist initiatives like the Titanic Quarter in Belfast and the Game of Throne tours are bringing new generations of visitors to the North for reasons other than the Troubles and that can only be a good thing. XXXMarie

And now Derry is coping with a different sort of crisis – the Corona type. That aside, great post. My, you have been busy with your camera and most of these murals were unknown to me as it’s years since I’ve been to Derry, last time must have been way back in the early eighties. Glad you gave an explanation as well, it helps those who come to “the troubles” without a background in this particular part of Irish history.

You’re right Mari – things are bad there at the moment. I’d a (relatively!) good summer all right – went on a few mini trips so have found something to keep writing about for the moment at least. Those murals are dated from the early 90’s so after your visit…… XXXMarie

And you forgot to mention the fabulous Derry Girls TV show!

Tune in next week Mari!!!!

Thanks for the memories of our 2017 trip. We visited Derry for the first time with our Southern relatives. While you think it is safe, you can not get rid of this niggling feeling of impending danger. By the time we departed, we had fallen in love with Derry and its long suffering people. Stay well Marie. Allan

There are still so many outstanding issues to be resolved but, as any place coming out of a conflict, they are trying very hard to move on… Glad you liked it – we didn’t stay over – its been a good few years since we spent a night in Derry so I’ve no idea what its like as a town at nighttime. XXXMarie

Beautifully covered Marie, such creativity arising from terrible times. I’d be interested to visit Derry with a view to diving back further into its history.

I personally think Derry is a very interesting place in which to learn about the Northern Conflict. Of course the most important thing is to be vigilant of partial interpretations and propaganda but sure that applies globally doesn’t it… XXXMarie

Very powerful images and tour Marie. My family went on a trip to NI (from Canada) in the mid 70s. I think if my young mind understood what was going on there I would have been terrified. We stayed with distant relatives who I think thought my parents were mad for bringing us kids. I need to go back to ee it as an adult.

What an extraordinary trip to make in the 70’s!!! I grew up in Dublin but my parents were from Donegal. For all those years, they wouldn’t take the shorter and more convenient route through the North with its better roads but the longer way around by County Sligo. I think you’d find it a very interesting trip…. put it on the list….. XXXMarie

My first visit to Northern Ireland was two decades ago, and I was very nervous about the whole trip. Valters used to live in Drogheda when he arrived in Ireland twenty years ago and still have a few fascinating stories to tell.

While there have been many instances over the last fifty years that has given Northern Ireland a bit of reputation, I find it utterly fascinating place to explore and photograph.

For anyone wanting to visit, it’s a good idea to learn more about it history, which in all honesty is very lengthy and complicated. Either way, I immensely enjoyed your post, murals and all the historical facts. Believe it or not, but we haven’t been to Derry yet. Hopefully next year. Thanks for sharing and have a good weekend 😊 Aiva

If you make it to north Donegal Aiva, you can very easily visit Derry as a day trip. XXXMarie

https://youtu.be/LjhqP90uaro

Old footage gives some context to the murals

Thanks for the link Tre… there must be so much archive material around that gives insight into the era…. XXXMarie

Really good blog that captures some aspects of the city really well. I notice that it recommends checking out the Unionist perspective in the interest of balance but to the best of my knowledge this is not readily accessible

Hence the difficulty and importance of actually getting a balance. There are some tours that include the Fountain Estate and I’m assuming that guided tours of the Walls offer a balanced history. But you’re right Kathy – one side of the story is more easily accessed than the other. XXMarie

The murals are so moving

Yes – there are a lot of stories behind them. XXXMarie

What a lovely way to present the history of Derry – for residents and tourists alike.

A very simplified and abridged version but it hopefully helps give a bit of context . XXXMarie

Very powerful and moving images. I have enjoyed your post greatly! Would love to explore Northern Ireland someday. Your posts will come quite handy in making the itinerary. Thanks for sharing, Marie. Take care.

There’s lots to see and do – you’d easily work out a great trip either just in NI or including Donegal….XXXMarie

A great photo essay, Marie. The murals are stunning and must be very imposing in real life.

Thank you Emma – yes, very impressive. There’s an added impact I think in that they are all so close together. Not very far from you whenever you are in Donegal – easily done as a day trip from Burtonport. XXXMarie

That’ll have to be next year now as I broke my leg/ankle in March and I have been stuck in Wales ever since!

Oh Emma – a pal of mine in the same situation – broke ankle early summer and is just now beginning to come round… I wish you well in your recovery and hopefully you’ll be travelling again in 2021!

I hope so too. I have decided that it will take a year for a full recovery (although one cheery doctor said it would never be the same again) and I am at 9 months now.

Well … DARE I say… that if there was ANY year in which to break an ankle, 2020 mightn’t have been the worst!!! You were never going to go far this year anyway!! Nice doctor!!!!

Thanks for this one. A heap of Irish blood and history in me, but I’ve never been there. Had my opportunity in the ‘70’s – so close to Ireland. But too afraid because of the ‘troubles’. Too far away now.

Ah it wasn’t a place to visit in the 70’s. It’s a long, long way from you all right. If you ever get the chance, you should watch the wonderful ‘Derry Girls’ – a sitcom set during the troubles. XXXMarie

Stunning street art!

Each one on it’s own – up there on the gable of a house – is impressive but when packaged together they make an indelible impression….

Very informative and great photos. Thank-you.

Thank you – Glad you enjoyed… XXXMarie

Very informative and great photos. Thank you.

How fantastic and amazing art and history. Great post!

Ah thank you – it really is an extraordinary story isn’t it….

These are fascinating, Marie. I don’t know why this post popped up on an email from you liking or commenting on something of mine, but it made me click on it! I’d actually like to see the Derry Girls mural, but I had no idea about most of these ones. They’re very poignant, a lot more so than the ones in Belfast imo, although they were really interesting with the stories behind them. Thanks for sharing the stories behind these!

Belfast certainly has the higher profile but Derry has its own story and is definitely worth a visit sometime Clazz…

Fantastic murals 😍

They’re very special indeed – such a historical record …

I would love to visit Derry, and to see these murals. I wish I had known about them when I last visited Ireland. Although my ancestors came to NZ in the 1870’s, the troubles of those times came with them to NZ. We grew up hearing their stories.

And so little has changed in the 150 years since!

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Derry-Londonderry is the only remaining and the finest examples of the completely intact walled city in Ireland. It is present on the west bank of River Foyle. The river makes the deep valley as it flows through the city giving the very steep streets.

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Museum of Free Derry has interactive displays that show the history of Bogside and the events of Bloody Sunday. Historical Siege Museum, Tower Museum is also worth to visit. The nightlife of the city is exciting mainly on weekends with several clubs and bars. The Strand Road and Waterloo Street have modern and Irish traditional pubs.

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BOGSIDE HISTORY TOUR

Bogside History Tour

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●  £25 for 2 Person Private Tour or add in a tour of the City Walls for £40

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● Approximately 1 - 1.5hrs

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● Derry from 1968 ● Civil Rights Association ● Internment without Trial; ● The background to the march;   ● The day of the march and the killings; ● The Widgery Inquiry and the cover up; ● The Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign; ● The Saville Inquiry This walk retraces parts of the original march and visits actual places where the dead and wounded fell . Tour will finish at The Museum of Free Derry.

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This hour long walking tour in Derry will also retrace parts of the original march and visit places where the dead and wounded fell. The Bogside History Tour will examine the political and social repercussions of Bloody Sunday. The tour will pass ‘The Museum of Free Derry’ and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry.

The Bogside (Irish: Taobh an Bhogaigh) is a neighbourhood outside the city walls.. The large gable-wall murals by the Bogside Artists, Free Derry Corner and the Gasyard Féile (an annual music and arts festival held in a former gasyard) are popular tourist attractions. The area has been a focus point for many of the events of the Troubles; in 1969, a fierce three-day battle known as the Battle of the Bogside became a starting point of the Troubles.

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