War, Peace and the Derry Journal by Pat McArt

War, Peace and the Derry Journal by Pat McArtFor 25 years, as editor of the largest newspaper group in the north west, Donegal man Paul MccArtney knew more about what was happening in Derry than anyone. through the depths of war to the establishment of the new peace, the journal was the centre of civic society and MccArt was its voice. he acted as the city's chief advisor to the Irish, British and US governments, He served as the trusted critic and counselor such as Hume, McGuinness, and Daly,

The book also looks at attempts to counter the popularity of rebel songs through the official adoption of the Cranberries song ‘Zombie’ at some sporting events

Donegal man Paul MccArtney knew more about what was happening in Derry than anyone

and expose the role of international corporations in turning occupation

Featuring the strapline “A City of Resistance and Solidarity Since 1969

It is a fitting testimony to Lumpkin's unique photographic account of the event in derry that shaped Ireland for decades afterwards

1914–1924

and family

Bloody Sunday was the most photographed tragedy of the conflict in the North of Ireland

is central to the story - a legend in his son's eyes and a man who struggles to raise a family though bitter years of economic inactivity

Often against huge odds they succeeded in leaving their mark

'Their story has never before been told

by Bill Rolston