6 July 2012
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
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