Jun
20
2010

'In Ireland, Tuesday’s Grace'

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'ONE of the most extraordinary days in the mottled history of the island of Ireland was witnessed on both sides of the border last Tuesday.

The much-anticipated and costly Saville report... the 12-years-in-the-making inquiry into 'Bloody Sunday', a day never to be forgotten in Irish politics... was finally published.

On that day, Jan. 30, 1972, British soldiers fired on a civil rights march in the majority Catholic area of the Bogside in Derry, killing 14 protesters.

It was a day that caused the conflict between the two communities in Northern Ireland €” Catholic nationalist and Protestant unionist - to spiral into another dimension...'

Read Bono's latest column for the New York Times.
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36  Comments
lassche - 02 August, 2010
DON`T BE AFRAIT FOR PARALYSE
BE STRONG BONO AND KEEP GOING FOR THE LONG WAY TO THE LIGHT........................................... PLEASE 4 TICKETS FOR THE GIG IN HANNOVER FOR THE LONG TALLEST U2 FAN IN HISTERY: PLEASE GET UP OF YOUR KNEES, PLEASE. GO ON WITH EXERCISES FOR YOU BAG: GREETINGS FOM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST, U2-FAN- HOUSEMAN, WRITER, TRAINSPOTTER, LOVER, MASSEUR AND LONG DISTANCE RUNNER(RUNNING TO STAND STILL)! LOVE AND LIHGT FROM THE VERTIGO-HUNTER: DETLEV LASSCHE(YOU KNOW MY NAME, WHERE SHALL I ENTER MY NAME? FROM THE UNDERGROUND OLDENZAAL I SEE BY, BY.
Jim Bacon - 01 July, 2010
Thanks
Wow
withathankfulheart - 28 June, 2010
In God's Time
He is there, at last in a glimmer of light, it sounds like the peacemakers are stepping out into the light. Praise God!
JOLANTA - 27 June, 2010
Wanting to let you know
The Music has made me a better person, thank-you. Waiting in Edmonton until you get better!
- 26 June, 2010
Moving
Such a moving artice, loved it. Get well soon, see you in Paris!
- 26 June, 2010
Moving
Such a moving artice, loved it. Get well soon, see you in Paris!
pault9 - 25 June, 2010
Sorrow
Bono, a moving article, some of it feels more like a ballad. Marc, being sorry for the deaths on one side does not imply that other deaths were more justified. The death of anyone is a tragedy. The wounds of NI are slowly healing, it would be good to be able to say the same of other conflicts. There are too many pointless deaths in the world. I don't come to this view lightly, 20 years ago I was a member of the forces, I didn't sign up with a death wish, or to do wrong by others. I signed up to defend this country and our freedom. Best regards Paul, I hope you are recovering well, looking forward to San Sebastian. AF Paul
bawbby - 24 June, 2010
Bawbby
Gracefully done. Heal up and get your arse back to Seattle, you owe us a concert ;p
Renas menas - 24 June, 2010
Thank You
My husband is a soldier that has served several times in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am so impressed by the last part of this column. Thank You. Peace doesn't happen over night. It is hard and there will be mistakes but we must not give up. Northern Ireland is a shining light. They have much work to be done but it shows what can happen if we don't give up. There can be peace in the Middle east. No one wants peace on earth more than a soldier and a soldiers family. Always pray for peace. God Bless
- 23 June, 2010
petemcartman
hi,bono hope you are getting better, had the same op 12 months ago, take it easy man
virgopolaris - 23 June, 2010
well done
would like to read on, will look forward to the next one.
tan_lejos_tan_cerca - 23 June, 2010
Some light relief
The lost lives can't be brought back, but it was necessary that the truth was recognized to start recovering the wounds. It really has been something unusual and an example for the world. Things can slowly change for the better... and yes, we would need a change. Thank you so much for your so lucid words!!
anjuna - 22 June, 2010
At-One-Ment...
There can never be a price put on truth or justice.Hopefully the people of our island can continue to move further forward towards a brighter future,at one with each other.
- 22 June, 2010
Bloody Sunday
Least we not forget the other 6 Bloody days of the week ....Enniskillen, Omagh, Guildford, Warrington, Brighton, london etc.....Murderer's should never be given a voice or a place in society regardless from which backround they come from!!! Peace all the way!!!
electricco - 21 June, 2010
Bloody Sunday . . .
Still Writing The Song . . . Anyway !
elsa11 - 21 June, 2010
Visit Derry
My husband and I visited Derry last year and after a private tour along the murals and the monuments of Bloody Sunday and having been in the Museum of Free Derry we understood what an impact that day had and still has. And how the people were waiting for the result of the inquiry. We were very, very impressed. Later on, in Dublin on the the 25th of July 2009, hearing Sunday Bloody Sunday in Croke Park gave us shivers down our spine, realizing now more than ever what that song means for the Irish and the people in Northern Ireland.
nick12202 - 20 June, 2010
How Long.
Bono, you finally have your answer to that most famous of musical questions - "How Long, how long must we sing this song?" - It's just a shame that the question still applies to so many other current situations. Get well, my friend. You have some rocking to do!
celticfc09 - 20 June, 2010
The only good piece of the NYT
is Bono
BONOBOMUSIC - 20 June, 2010
Justice!
At last, justice, but it won't bring back the victims of this awfull crime. I was in Derry in 2007, went to see the museum in Glenfada Park and the Bloody Sunday monument. I will never forget that day! Robert, The Netherlands
Hammy441 - 20 June, 2010
God is in the details
We're not sunk as long as we still believe in the dignity of humankind. In contrast to the tragic events of January 30th, 1972 my beautiful daughter was born on that day 28 years later. My wedding anniversary pre-dates 9/11/01 by exactly eight years. On these dark days these blessings help to remind me that God is still at work. Hope and faith can take them back.
Yogic - 20 June, 2010
Silence
My mind and heart promptly found silence...first for the victims ... second for after decades... hearing the sound of Tuesday's Grace... Thanks Bono...that's ONE tough article : ).
wolfgirl1 - 20 June, 2010
finally..
such a thoughtful article...let the healing begin..i love you!
silvia catia - 20 June, 2010
Justice !!!
Finally the Justice was made !!!!!!!
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