1970s
The Troubles spread to every community in Northern Ireland during the decade with significant atrocities alongside efforts to establish an agreement.
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An explosion of political violence occurred in Northern Ireland during the early 1970s. Violence peaked in '72 when almost 500 people, over half of them civilians, were killed in what was the deadliest year of the conflict.
At the same time, women were leading the way in a search for peace and understanding, with emerging voices signalling a desire for change.
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Mairead Maguire and Betty McWilliams formed the Peace People movement in the 1970s.
Derry Peace Women
Student Power
Peace People
