The Troubles (1968~1998) | Episode 1: 1968 — The Spark | History

For generations, this pivotal chapter in "irish history" was suppressed. This "northern ireland documentary" explores 1968, a year when civil rights protests for "equality" against "protestant vs catholic" discrimination escalated into violent "belfast riots", marking the beginning of the Troubles. Every episode uncovers the legends, lore, and truths that shaped this island, revealing a nation's struggle.

1968 — the year Northern Ireland’s civil rights protests turned violent.
A march in Derry shocked the world and marked the beginning of the Troubles.

Emerald Chronicle brings Ireland’s past vividly to life, blending cinematic storytelling with historical accuracy.
This episode explores the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, systemic discrimination, and the pivotal clashes of 1968 that set the stage for decades of unrest.
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PRIMARY SOURCES & CONTEMPORARY RECORDS
• RTE Archives — Footage of Derry Civil Rights March, 1968, pp. 1–3
• Belfast Telegraph — Reports on Civil Rights Protests, 1968, pp. 4–7
• Royal Ulster Constabulary Records — Incident Logs, 1968, pp. 10–14

SECONDARY SOURCES — HISTORICAL ANALYSIS & MEMORY
• David McKittrick — Lost Lives, 1999, pp. 25–40
• Richard English — Armed Struggle, 2003, Ch. 2
• Fionnuala O’Connor — In Search of a State, 1993, pp. 55–70

ARCHIVAL & LOCAL SOURCES
• PRONI — Civil Rights Association Papers, 1968, pp. 12–18
• Linen Hall Library — Civil Rights Collection, 1960s, pp. 20–24
• Local Oral Histories — Recorded Interviews, 1980s, pp. 3–6

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