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Bloody Friday was a series of bombings by the Provisional IRA in Belfast, Northern Ireland on 21 July 1972, during the Troubles. The bombings killed nine people and injured 130, and were a response to the breakdown of talks between the IRA and the British government.
Jul 21, 2022 · On 21 July 1972, 19 IRA bombs killed nine people and injured 130 in Belfast. The attack was part of a violent campaign by republicans and loyalists in the Troubles, a period of conflict in Northern Ireland.
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Jun 12, 2015 · Learn about the background, timeline and aftermath of the IRA's bombing campaign in Belfast on 21 July 1972, which killed nine people and injured 130. Watch a documentary and read eyewitness accounts of the horrific attacks.
Jul 21, 2022 · Nine people died and 130 were injured when a number of bombs exploded across Belfast on 21 July 1972. The day, which became known as Bloody Friday, saw the IRA place and detonate 19 bombs across...
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Jul 20, 2012 · This excellent production from BBC NI was shown to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Bloody Friday. Bloody Friday is the name given to the bombings by the ...
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Jul 21, 2022 · Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Friday in Belfast, in which nine people were killed in a series of bombings. The IRA exploded more than 20 bombs, bringing carnage to the streets of...
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Jul 20, 2012 · How a day of IRA bombs known as Bloody Friday led to the Royal Victoria Hospital becoming a world-renowned centre for dealing with medical emergencies.
