Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Saturday 27°CSunday 24°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Derry CityEnvironmentNews

Appeal for writings over Bloody Sunday victims

written by cassoscoop October 15, 2021
ShareTweet

UP and coming writers are being invited to submit poems, letters or prose about the Bloody Sunday victims to mark the 50th anniversary of the killings.

The Bloody Sunday Trust has invited members of the public to submit a piece of writing paying tribute to each of the victims.

The project is one of a number organised to commemorate the anniversary of the British army’s killing of 14 innocent anti-internment protesters in January 1972.

Project co-ordinator, Ciara O’Connor Pozo said the Trust, and the Museum of Free Derry, was keen to include writing – and audio submissions.

Ms O’Connor said anyone interested should submit an “expression of interest” by 5pm on Friday, October 29.

They will be allocated a Bloody Sunday victim’s story and given a fact sheet about one of the 14 victims.

“It is open to everyone and all levels of writing ability. There has already been interest from all over the world since we put out a call on social media and we’re already having expression of interest coming in.”

Any written pieces submitted should be no more than 400 words while a video or audio clip which can be transcribed should be no more than two minutes long. All submissions should be in the first person.

Ms O’Connor said examples could include a “poem, dramatic monologue or letter” giving thoughts on the life and legacy of an individual victim. Other examples could include a reflect on what Bloody Sunday meant for Derry 50 years on or for ongoing struggles for justice across the world.

“Given that many of the victims of Bloody Sunday were aged 17, young people aged 16-25 are especially welcome to submit a piece but all ages, backgrounds and abilities are welcome. No previous writing experience is necessary,” Ms O’Connor said.

The deadline for the final submission for the archive is November 26.

As all pieces will be accessible to the public, the Trust has urged they should be respectful. For further information contact [email protected].

Appeal for writings over Bloody Sunday victims was last modified: October 15th, 2021 by cassoscoop

Tags:
Appeal for writings over Bloody Sunday victimsBloody SundayCiara O'ConnorDerry CityMUSEUM OF FREE DERRYproject manager
ShareTweet
cassoscoop

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Man to face Derry court over cannabis...

19 hours ago

Man arrested in Derry after 120 cannabis...

1 day ago

Derry Labour Market Partnership celebrate success of...

1 day ago

Savour the best of the North West...

1 day ago

Bin collections and Recycling Centres operate as...

1 day ago

Finance Minister visits sites of Derry Strabane...

1 day ago

Durkan: We need to get serious about...

2 days ago

Police appeal over children playing in derelict...

2 days ago

Historic US flag stolen from Derry college

3 days ago

Strabane success in promoting Vibrant Town in...

3 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Man to face Derry court over cannabis plants seizure

    July 11, 2025
  • Man charged to court over Derry drugs seizure

    July 6, 2025
  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy