Springhill Westrock Massacre 40th Anniversary Mass & Vigil – Monday

Five people were shot dead by British paratroopers on 9 July 1972 in the Springhill area of West Belfast. The British Army said they killed gunmen, claims that were dismissed by local people. Three of the victims were under 16 and another a Catholic priest.

Special Mass

40th Anniversary

Springhill Westrock Massacre

Corpus Christi Chapel

Monday 9 July at 6pm

Followed by presentation about HET Historical Enquiries Team examinations into Royal Military Police by Dr Patricia Lundy of the University of Ulster and a panel discussion

Afterwards there will be a candlelight vigil to Westrock Garden of Remembrance

ALL WELCOME