Historical Events tagged with "ira"
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Kingsmill Massacre in Northern Ireland
Gunmen stopped a minibus in County Armagh, shot ten Protestant civilians, allegedly as retaliation for previous Loyalist attacks on Catholics. This incident took place near the village of Kingsmill amidst rising tensions between communities. The attack was carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), marking a significant moment in the violent conflict known as The Troubles.
Continue ReadingProvisional IRA Takes Hostages in London Siege
A Provisional IRA unit, fleeing from police, took a British couple hostage in their London flat on Balcombe Street, leading to a six-day standoff. The armed group, attempting to evade capture, barricaded themselves with the hostages, prompting a significant police response. The event gained widespread media attention, illustrating the intensity of the conflict in Northern Ireland and its reach into mainland Britain.
Continue ReadingBirmingham Pub Bombings and Legal Fallout
The Birmingham pub bombings, executed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), occurred in two public houses in Birmingham, England, resulting in the deaths of 21 individuals and injuring over 180 others. The bombings took place in the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town. The attacks were part of the wider conflict in Northern Ireland known as 'The Troubles', aiming to oppose British rule in Northern Ireland. Following the bombings, six men, later known as the Birmingham Six, were wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, only to be acquitted in 1991 after new evidence emerged, highlighting systemic failures in the police investigation.
Continue ReadingPIRA Bombings in Guildford Pubs
Bombs planted by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA) in two pubs in Guildford resulted in the deaths of four British soldiers and one civilian. This attack marked a significant moment in the violence associated with the Troubles in Northern Ireland and the ongoing conflict in the United Kingdom. The incident drew attention to the increasing intensity of PIRA operations and highlighted the dangers faced by military personnel during the conflict.
Continue ReadingM62 Coach Bombing by the IRA
A devastating bomb explosion occurred on a bus carrying off-duty British Armed Forces personnel traveling on the M62 in Yorkshire. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) was responsible for the attack, which resulted in the deaths of nine soldiers and three civilians. The incident marked a significant escalation in the conflict between the IRA and British forces during the troubled period of The Troubles, aimed at the political unification of Ireland and against British rule in Northern Ireland.
Continue ReadingDaring Helicopter Escape from Mountjoy Prison
Three Provisional Irish Republican Army members executed a daring escape from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin by hijacking a helicopter, which landed in the prison exercise yard. The escape involved meticulous planning and the use of a stolen helicopter to facilitate their flight to freedom, marking a significant event in the struggles surrounding the Irish Troubles.
Continue ReadingBritish Army Reclaims No-Go Areas in Ireland
Operation Motorman marked a significant military action by the British Army to re-establish control over urban areas in Northern Ireland that had become no-go zones due to escalating tensions and violence during The Troubles. It was the largest military operation in Britain since 1956 and aimed to tackle the increasing influence of paramilitary groups. On the same day, the village of Claudy experienced a tragedy when car bombs detonated, resulting in the deaths of nine civilians and heightening tensions in an already volatile region.
Continue ReadingProvisional IRA's Bombing Rampage in Belfast
In central Belfast, the Provisional IRA detonated 22 bombs in rapid succession, causing chaos and destruction. The attacks occurred over a span of just 80 minutes, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuring 130 others. This intense bombing campaign was part of the broader conflict known as The Troubles, which revolved around the political and nationalistic conflict in Northern Ireland. The choice of targets and the timing highlighted the IRA's intent to showcase their operational capability and strike fear into the heart of the British administration in the region.
Continue ReadingWomen Protest Sinn Féin Offices in Derry
In Derry, Northern Ireland, over 400 women staged a protest by attacking the offices of Sinn Féin. This demonstration was fueled by the recent shooting of a young British soldier on leave by the Irish Republican Army, which heightened tensions in the community. The women's actions highlighted their anger and discontent regarding the violence occurring in their neighborhoods, showcasing a rare moment of public dissent against the politics of the time.
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