Ceasefire Massacre

30 for 30: Soccer Stories

S01E04
April 30, 2014 22 min

Overview

June 18, 1994, and fans of Ireland's national team are euphoric over their team's World Cup opener against Italy at Giants Stadium. Joy turns to horror, however, at a bar in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland, where a Protestant terror group kills six men who were watching the game. The tragedy is a low point in the Northern Ireland conflict, as well as a turning point, as it would ultimately contribute to paramilitaries on both sides calling ceasefires just weeks later.

Comments 0

Please log in to leave a comment.

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!