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On August 9 1973 gunmen opened fire from a bridge over the M2 motorway at a van carrying workmen back to Donegal from a building site near Glengormley. 16 year Henry Cunningham was sitting in the front of the Bedford van when he was shot. He died soon after. 

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    Press Release issued on behalf of Robert and Herbert Cunningham | 18 June 2008

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    Micheal Martin TD | 15 April 2010

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  • Henry Cunningham Human Rights Essay Competition 2019

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