Northern Ireland Riots | Taoiseach Jack Lynch Interview | This Week | 1969

In 1969 there were intense political and sectarian rioting took place in Northern Ireland. There had been sporadic violence throughout the year arising out of the civil rights campaign and a call for UN troops to patrol the province by Irish Taoiseach Jack Lynch. There were also calls for the disbanding of the controversial volunteer police force the B specials. First shown: 21/08/1969 If you would like to license a clip from this video please e mail: archive@ Quote: VT101013