Photos Special... Operation Motorman victims remembered

Commemorations to mark the 50th anniversaries of the deaths of Derry teenagers, Daniel Hegarty and Seamus Bradley, who were killed by the British Army during Operation Motorman on July 31, 1972, took place in the city at the weekend. Our photographer took these photos at the memorial events.

Karen Barr addresses the crowd who attended the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Daniel Hegarty at Creggan Heights. DER2231GS – 031placeholder image
Karen Barr addresses the crowd who attended the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Daniel Hegarty at Creggan Heights. DER2231GS – 031
Father Joe Gormley, St Mary's Church, Creggan  with family and friends of Daniel Hegarty at the unveiling of a plaque at Creggan Heights on Sunday. DER2231GS – 032placeholder image
Father Joe Gormley, St Mary's Church, Creggan with family and friends of Daniel Hegarty at the unveiling of a plaque at Creggan Heights on Sunday. DER2231GS – 032
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