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CR Gas and the Burning of Long Kesh

CR Gas and the Burning of Long Kesh: Research Secret Files

Help Paper Trail and the campaign group research the secret files around the deployment of CR Gas and the Burning of Long Kesh on 15th October 1974
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Lyra McKee Mural and Paper Trail

IAUC Irish-American Human Rights Recognition for Paper Trail

Renowned human rights group, Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) has recognised the work of Paper Trail in the run-up to St. Patrick’s Day.
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Michael Leonard Murder 1973

Michael Leonard Murder: Family of RUC Victim Launch New Report in Leinster House

The family of Donegal civilian, Michael Leonard, who was shot and killed by a Royal Ulster Constabulary patrol in 1973, held an hour-long meeting with officials from the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs (Omagh, Wednesday 1st February 2023).
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Family of RUC Murder Victim Michael Leonard Meet Tánaiste

The family of Donegal civilian, Michael Leonard, who was shot and killed by a Royal Ulster Constabulary patrol in 1973, held an hour-long meeting with officials from the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs (Omagh, Wednesday 1st February 2023).
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New Lodge Six: British Army Map 1973

New Lodge Six Massacre: 50th Anniversary

The 3rd - 4th February this year marks the 50th anniversary of the New Lodge Six Massacre by 1st Battalion Queen's Regiment of the British Army.
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Michael Leonard Murder 1973

RUC Murder: Family of Donegal Civilian Meets Irish Officials

The family of Donegal civilian, Michael Leonard, who was shot and killed by a Royal Ulster Constabulary patrol in 1973, held an hour-long meeting with officials from the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs (Omagh, Wednesday 1st February 2023).
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The Battle of St. Matthew's

The Battle of St. Matthew’s – Read the British Army Files

Read the British Army files relating to the Battle of St. Matthews in June 1971, a weekend of misery and mayhem many consider a turning point in the conflict.
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Bloody Friday - Secret British Army files discovered by Paper Trail

Bloody Friday – Missing Warnings and Missed Opportunities to Save Lives

Bloody Friday - one of the most devastating days during the conflict. Victims and survivors can read the new evidence we discovered here.
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Map of the area where Francis Arthurs was abducted and murdered.

Francis Arthurs: A Forgotten Victim

In memory of Francis Arthurs, abducted and murdered 50 years ago.
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