Guildford Pub Bombings Memorial Marks 50 Years

A service at Holy Trinity Church honors victims and underscores ongoing efforts for peace and reconciliation.

The memorial service commemorates the 1974 Guildford pub bombings that killed four soldiers and a civilian.
Irish President Michael D Higgins expressed solidarity with victims' families and emphasized the commitment to peace.
The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information will investigate the bombings as part of addressing Northern Ireland's troubled past.
The Guildford Four and Maguire Seven were wrongfully convicted of the bombings, later attributed to an IRA cell.
The service includes civic guests and associations, and will be livestreamed for public access.