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What People Say About Paper Trail
“In making this decision the Attorney has taken account of the following matters which, in her view, point towards the advisability of a new inquest… Insufficiency of inquiry both in terms of the police investigation and the original inquest… The prospect of a different verdict being given by a new inquest. New evidence in the form of civilian and Army witness statements, expert reports and documentary evidence regarding Army movements. Documents obtained by Paper Trail in relation to the location of particular army regiments at the relevant time.”
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland
Regarding the Murder of a Schoolgirl in 1972
“The McGurk’s Bar Massacre is the story of the British government’s state-sponsored terrorism in Northern Ireland. But it also the story of the steadfast devotion of a grandson, Ciaran MacAirt, to his grandmother, Kitty Irvine, one of the fifteens victims of this British war crime. Ciarán has led a brilliant, dedicated and professional campaign to expose the depths of British terrorism and collusion – the historic way the British ruled its Empire all over the world.”
Fr. Seán McManus
President of the Irish National Caucus
“It’s thanks to Ciarán and his excellent work through Paper Trail that the truth about the actions of the British Army that day and many other incidents are in the public domain."
Anon / Client
Former British Soldier
“Excellent research as usual by Ciarán MacAirt from Paper Trail.”
Pat Finucane Centre
Leading Victims' Charity
“I can’t stress how important this wonderful organisation is in the ongoing fight for truth and justice”
Anon / Client
Former British Soldier
“Ciarán MacAirt is one of the most indefatigable researchers I’ve had the privilege to work with. If he’s coming for you, he’ll get you.”
Bob Smith
Publisher
“My uncle was murdered by the state and paramilitaries. The police investigation was botched – and intentionally so. The coroner’s report – erroneous. Now, 50 years later and after 4 years of work, helped by Paper Trail, Ciarán MacAirt, Pat Finucane Centre and KRW Law – Attorney General orders a new inquest.”
Client Family
Social Media
“Ciarán MacAirt has just published one of the finest pieces of writing - ever - about the dirty war in Northern Ireland. His exposure of the BBC's laughable 'Panorama' is devastating. This is a MUST READ.”
David Burke
Author/Barrister
“Total respect. The work you've done and are doing is invaluable in the here and now – and it will take its place in future whenever our history is told.”
Robin Livingstone
North Belfast News Editor
