Key Events & Deaths on this day in Northern Ireland Troubles
21st November
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Wednesday 21 November 1973
Executive Agreed Agreement was reached between various political parties about the establishment of a power-sharing Executive to govern Northern Ireland. William Whitelaw, then Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, appeared on the steps of Stormont (with tears in his eyes) following the final negotiations. The Executive was to consist of 11 members.
[The actual composition was to be 6 Faulknerite Unionists, 4 Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP), and 1 Alliance Party of Northern Ireland (APNI). There were also to be 4 non-executive office holders who would not have a vote: 2 SDLP, 1 Unionist, and 1 APNI.] [ Political Developments. ]
Thursday 21 November 1974
See Birmingham Pub Bombing
Birmingham Pub Bombs The Irish Republican Army (IRA) planted bombs in two public houses, the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town in Birmingham and killed a total of 21 civilians (two of whom died in the weeks following the explosions).
[There was widespread outrage amongst the general public and the British government came under pressure to be seen to be acting against the threat of further bombs. On 29 November 1974 the Prevention of Terrorism Act was passed. Six Irish men, the ‘Birmingham Six‘, were arrested and convicted of causing the explosions and served 16 years in prison before being freed on appeal on 14 March 1991.]
A Protestant civilian was found shot dead in Belfast. It was not clear who was responsible for the killing.
Wednesday 21 December 1977
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out a series of fire-bomb attacks on hotels in Northern Ireland and damaged five hotels.
Wednesday 21 November 1984
[It was reported that Garret FitzGerald, then Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), had told a Fine Gael party meeting that the behaviour of Margaret Thatcher, then British Prime Minister, during the press conference on 19 November 1984 had been “gratuitously offensive”. In his autobiography FitzGerald maintained that he was commenting on the fact that he “… recognised that her remarks were seen as gratuitously offensive …” (FitzGerald, 1992; p525).]
Thursday 21 November 1985
In the Republic of Ireland there was a vote in the Dáil on the Anglo-Irish Agreement (AIA). Although Fianna Fáil (FF) voted against the Agreement the motion was passed by 88 votes to 75. Charles Haughey, then leader of FF, said he would not oppose developments that were of benefit to Nationalists living in Northern Ireland.
Friday 21 November 1986
The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) held its annual conference in Newcastle, County Down. The delegates rejected Unionist calls for a suspension of the Anglo-Irish Agreement (AIA).
Thursday 21 November 1991
The report of the British Attitudes Survey showed that, of those questioned, 60 per cent were in favour of the withdrawal of British troops from Northern Ireland, and 56 per cent were in favour of the reunification of Ireland.
Sunday 21 November 1993
A rally in support of the Hume-Adams Initiative was held on the Falls Road in west Belfast. Approximately 2,000 attended the event.
Tuesday 21 November 1995
A small bomb, described as a “crude device”, exploded outside the courthouse in Omagh, County Tyrone.
Thursday 21 November 1996
The Continuity Irish Republican Army (CIRA) left a bomb, which failed to explode, in Derry.
Saturday 21 November 1998
For the first time in 28 years Linfield football club, considered a ‘Protestant club’, played at the ground of Cliftonville football club, considered a mainly ‘Catholic club’.
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Remembering all innocent victims of the Troubles
Today is the anniversary of the death of the following people killed as a results of the conflict in Northern Ireland
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
– Thomas Campbell
To the innocent on the list – Your memory will live forever
– To the Paramilitaries –
There are many things worth living for, a few things worth dying for, but nothing worth killing for.
27 People lost their lives on the 21st November between 1972 – 1992
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21 November 1972
Joseph McIlroy, (30)
Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)
Shot at his home, Sandhill Drive, Bloomfield, Belfast.
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21 November 1974
William Burns, (39)
Protestant
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: not known (nk)
Found shot in his car, Apsley Street, Donegall Pass, Belfast.
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21 November 1974
Stanley Bodman, (51)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Trevor Thrupp, (33)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
James Caddick, (40)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
John Rowlands, (46)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Pamela Palmer, (19)
7nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Paul Davies, (20)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Neil Marsh , (20)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Jane Davis, (17)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Eugene Reilly, (23)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Desmond Reilly, (20)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Lynn Bennett, (18)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Stephen Whalley, (21)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Marilyn Nash,(22)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ), K
illed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Anne Hayes, (19)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Maureen Roberts, (20)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Michael Beasley, (30)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Maxine Hambleton, (18)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
John Jones, (51)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Charles Grey, (44)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England.
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21 November 1974
Thomas Chaytor, (28)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Injured when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England. He died 28 November 1974.
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21 November 1974
James Craig, (34)
nfNIB
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Injured when bombs exploded almost simultaneously in two public houses, Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town, Birmingham, England. He died 10 December 1974.
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21 November 1975
Simon Francis, (29)
nfNI
Status: British Army (BA),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Killed by booby trap bomb hidden in abandoned rifle close to crashed car, Carrive, near Forkhill, County Armagh.
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21 November 1985
Kurt Konig, (38)
nfNI
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
German businessman. Shot outside his home, Gleneagle’s, Shantallow, Derry. Contractor to British Army (BA) / Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) .
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21 November 1988
William Monteith, (59)
Protestant
Status: Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Shot while at security barrier, The Diamond, Castlederg, County Tyrone.
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21 November 1992
Gerard Holmes, (35)
Catholic
Status: Civilian (Civ),
Killed by: Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Found shot, in entry off Rinmore Drive, Creggan, Derry. Alleged informer.
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Belfast Child 