Rachael H
rach-healy.bsky.social
Rachael H
@rach-healy.bsky.social
Anthropology PhD researcher based between Belfast + California. Interested in youth experiences of mental health, trauma discourses and political violence.
Reposted by Rachael H
As we await a verdict in the trial of Soldier F, another reminder that in 2010 the Bloody Sunday inquiry found

- the killings were unjustified
- none of the 14 dead (7 of whom were children) had guns
- no warnings were given
- no soldiers were under threat
- the troops were the first to open fire
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Reposted by Rachael H
As Barney's body lay out in the street in a pool of blood, the Derry Civil Rights Association banner held by marchers that day was used to cover him.

Damien O'Kane's father (@mckanedj on Twitter) kept it and donated to the Museum of Free Derry, where it is now on permanent display.
October 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM