); It has taken 50 years for the truth to come out : Ballymurphy families speak out on tragedy after coroner court verdict
Carmel Quinn spoke about her experience after the massacre took place and the 50 years it took for families to be vindicated. By Tadgh McNally Saturday 15 May 2021, 1:43 PM 2 hours ago 2,810 Views 12 Comments
Image: PA
Image: PA
THE SISTER OF John Laverty, who was killed in the Ballymurphy Massacre in 1971, said that the shootings destroyed their lives.
Carmel Quinn, speaking to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show last night, spoke about her experience after the massacre took place and the 50 years it took for families to be vindicated.
Ballymurphy victims relatives reject Boris Johnson apology John Teggart, speaking after this week s inquest findings were made public . Connla Young
The families of the Ballymurphy Massacre after this week s inquest findings
THERE was confusion last night after Downing Street claimed that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had apologised unreservedly after a coroner found that the Ballymurphy Massacre victims were entirely innocent .
A Downing Street spokesman claimed the apology was delivered when Mr Johnson spoke to First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill yesterday.
However, after the remote meeting neither Sinn Féin or the DUP referenced the apparent apology.
Mr Johnson made apology during call with Arlene Foster and Michelle O Neill
PM said conclusions of Ballymurphy inquest were deeply sad , spokesman said
Ms Foster is Northern Ireland s First Minister, whilst Ms O Neill is deputy and leader of Sinn Fein
Son of one of people killed rejected what he called a third party apology
John Teggart questioned why Mr Johnson did not say sorry publicly