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==January==
 
==January==
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*'''10''' - [[Provisional IRA|IRA]] member [[John Francis Green]] shot dead at a house near Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan. In 1999, former [[RUC]] officer [[John Weir]] convicted of killing [[William Strathearn]] claimed [[Robin Jackson]], [[Robert McConnell]] and [[Harris Boyle]] were involved in the Green killing. In 1981, [[Fred Holroyd]] claimed that [[Robert Nairac]] had given given him graphic details of the killing shortly afterwards.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.511.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''10''' - [[Provisional IRA|IRA]] member [[John Francis Green]] shot dead at a house near Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan. In 1999, former [[RUC]] officer [[John Weir]] convicted of killing [[William Strathearn]] claimed [[Robin Jackson]], [[Robert McConnell]] and [[Harris Boyle]] were involved in the Green killing. In 1981, [[Fred Holroyd]] claimed that [[Robert Nairac]] had given given him graphic details of the killing shortly afterwards.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.511.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
 
==February==
 
==February==
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*'''10''' - Two men are killed in a [[UVF]] submachine-gun attack on Hayden's Bar in Gortavale, Co. Tyrone. A July 1993 ''Sunday Independent'' report links [[Robin Jackson]] to the attack.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.517.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''10''' - Two men are killed in a [[UVF]] submachine-gun attack on Hayden's Bar in Gortavale, Co. Tyrone. A July 1993 ''Sunday Independent'' report links [[Robin Jackson]] to the attack.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.517.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
 
==April==
 
==April==
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*'''21''' - Three people are killed in a boobytrap bomb attack on a cottage at Killyliss Co. Tyrone. The attack was claimed by the [[Protestant Action Force]], a cover-name for the [[UVF]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.537.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''21''' - Three people are killed in a boobytrap bomb attack on a cottage at Killyliss Co. Tyrone. The attack was claimed by the [[Protestant Action Force]], a cover-name for the [[UVF]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.537.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''27''' - Three men are killed in a [[UVF]] gun attack on a darts club near Bleary, Portadown, Co. Armagh. A July 1993, ''Sunday Independent'' article linked [[Robin Jackson]] to the attack.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.536.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''27''' - Three men are killed in a [[UVF]] gun attack on a darts club near Bleary, Portadown, Co. Armagh. A July 1993, ''Sunday Independent'' article linked [[Robin Jackson]] to the attack.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.536.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
 
==July==
 
==July==
 
*'''27''' - [[UVF]] figure [[Billy Hanna]] is shot dead. Although no group claimed responsibility, he is believed to have been killed by the [[UVF]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.554.</ref>
 
*'''27''' - [[UVF]] figure [[Billy Hanna]] is shot dead. Although no group claimed responsibility, he is believed to have been killed by the [[UVF]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.554.</ref>
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*'''31''' - [[Miami Showband Massacre]] - Members of the Miami Showband are stopped at a fake military checkpoint by a [[UVF]] gang. [[Harris Boyle]] and [[Wesley Somerville]], members of the [[UDR]] as well as the UVF are killed when a bomb they attempt to load on the band's van explodes prematurely. The gang then opens fire on the band killing Tony Geraghty, Brian McCoy and Fran O'Toole.<ref name="BBCHET">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16179921 Miami Showband massacre: HET raises collusion concerns], BBC News, 14 December 2011.</ref>.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.555-558.</ref><ref>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/cases/miami/miami.html Miami Showband], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref> A 2011 report by the [[Historical Enquiries Team]] linked a weapon used in the killing to [[Robin Jackson]].<ref name="BBCHET">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16179921 Miami Showband massacre: HET raises collusion concerns], BBC News, 14 December 2011.</ref>
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*'''31''' - [[Miami Showband Massacre]] - Members of the Miami Showband are stopped at a fake military checkpoint by a [[UVF]] gang. [[Harris Boyle]] and [[Wesley Somerville]], members of the [[UDR]] as well as the UVF are killed when a bomb they attempt to load on the band's van explodes prematurely. The gang then opens fire on the band killing Tony Geraghty, Brian McCoy and Fran O'Toole.<ref name="BBCHET">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16179921 Miami Showband massacre: HET raises collusion concerns], BBC News, 14 December 2011.</ref>.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.555-558.</ref><ref>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/cases/miami/miami.html Miami Showband], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref> A 2011 report by the [[Historical Enquiries Team]] linked a weapon used in the killing to [[Robin Jackson]].<ref name="BBCHET">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16179921 Miami Showband massacre: HET raises collusion concerns], BBC News, 14 December 2011.</ref>
  
 
==August==
 
==August==
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*'''1''' - [[UVF]] open fire on a minibus travelling from Banbridge to Bleary. Seven people are injured. Joseph Toland is killed and John Marks later dies of his injuries.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.558.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''1''' - [[UVF]] open fire on a minibus travelling from Banbridge to Bleary. Seven people are injured. Joseph Toland is killed and John Marks later dies of his injuries.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.558.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''22''' - [[UVF]] gun and bomb attack on McGleenan's Bar in Armagh leads to three deaths.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.565.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''22''' - [[UVF]] gun and bomb attack on McGleenan's Bar in Armagh leads to three deaths.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.565.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''24''' - Two men are shot dead by the [[UVF]] at a fake military checkpoint at Cortamlaght, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.565.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the killings to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''24''' - Two men are shot dead by the [[UVF]] at a fake military checkpoint at Cortamlaght, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.565.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the killings to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
 
==September==
 
==September==
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*[[UVF]] gun and bomb attack on McCann's Bar, Ballyhegan. One woman, Margaret Hale, dies of her injuries on 22 September.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.579.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*[[UVF]] gun and bomb attack on McCann's Bar, Ballyhegan. One woman, Margaret Hale, dies of her injuries on 22 September.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.579.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
 
==October==
 
==October==
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*Peter and Jennie McKearney are shot dead by a [[UVF]] gang at their home outside Moy Co. Tyrone.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.588-589</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*Peter and Jennie McKearney are shot dead by a [[UVF]] gang at their home outside Moy Co. Tyrone.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.588-589</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
 
===December===
 
===December===
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*'''19''' - Three people are killed in a gun and bomb attack on Donnelly's Bar, Silverbridge, which is claimed by the [[Red Hand Commando]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.604-605.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''19''' - Three people are killed in a gun and bomb attack on Donnelly's Bar, Silverbridge, which is claimed by the [[Red Hand Commando]].<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, pp.604-605.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''26''' - [[UVF]] bomb attack on Vallely's Bar, Ardress. One man, subsequently dies of his injuries and three others are hurt.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.606.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang>[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
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*'''26''' - [[UVF]] bomb attack on Vallely's Bar, Ardress. One man, subsequently dies of his injuries and three others are hurt.<ref>David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, ''Lost Lives'', Mainstream Publishing, p.606.</ref> The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the [[Glennane Gang]].<ref name="PFCGlennaneGang">[http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/sarmagh/sarmagh.html#samegang Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's], Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.</ref>
  
  

Revision as of 17:30, 24 June 2012

Events related to state violence and collusion in Northern Ireland in 1975.

January

February

  • 10 - Two men are killed in a UVF submachine-gun attack on Hayden's Bar in Gortavale, Co. Tyrone. A July 1993 Sunday Independent report links Robin Jackson to the attack.[3] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]

April

  • 21 - Three people are killed in a boobytrap bomb attack on a cottage at Killyliss Co. Tyrone. The attack was claimed by the Protestant Action Force, a cover-name for the UVF.[4] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the Glennane Gang.[2]
  • 27 - Three men are killed in a UVF gun attack on a darts club near Bleary, Portadown, Co. Armagh. A July 1993, Sunday Independent article linked Robin Jackson to the attack.[5] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]

July

August

  • 1 - UVF open fire on a minibus travelling from Banbridge to Bleary. Seven people are injured. Joseph Toland is killed and John Marks later dies of his injuries.[10] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]
  • 22 - UVF gun and bomb attack on McGleenan's Bar in Armagh leads to three deaths.[11] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]
  • 24 - Two men are shot dead by the UVF at a fake military checkpoint at Cortamlaght, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh.[12] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the killings to the Glennane Gang.[2]

September

  • UVF gun and bomb attack on McCann's Bar, Ballyhegan. One woman, Margaret Hale, dies of her injuries on 22 September.[13] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]

October

  • Peter and Jennie McKearney are shot dead by a UVF gang at their home outside Moy Co. Tyrone.[14] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]

December

  • 19 - Three people are killed in a gun and bomb attack on Donnelly's Bar, Silverbridge, which is claimed by the Red Hand Commando.[15] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the attack to the Glennane Gang.[2]
  • 26 - UVF bomb attack on Vallely's Bar, Ardress. One man, subsequently dies of his injuries and three others are hurt.[16] The Pat Finucane Centre has linked the bombing to the Glennane Gang.[2]


Notes

  1. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.511.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Collusion in the south Armagh - mid Ulster area in the mid-1970's, Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.
  3. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.517.
  4. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.537.
  5. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.536.
  6. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.554.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Miami Showband massacre: HET raises collusion concerns, BBC News, 14 December 2011.
  8. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, pp.555-558.
  9. ↑ Miami Showband, Pat Finucane Centre, accessed 19 June 2012.
  10. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.558.
  11. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.565.
  12. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.565.
  13. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.579.
  14. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, pp.588-589
  15. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, pp.604-605.
  16. ↑ David McKittrick, Seamus Kelters, Brian Feeney, Chris Thornton and David McVea, Lost Lives, Mainstream Publishing, p.606.
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