The 21st of July 1972 was the most prolific day of IRA bombings during the Troubles. 

Nine people were killed and 130 injured as a blitz of 22 bombs detonated throughout Belfast in under two hours. 

That day has since become known as Bloody Friday. Why did it happen, how did it happen? First published July 21st 2022. 

Host Ciarán Dunbar, guests Malachi O’Doherty, Niamh Campbell and Aaron Edwards. 

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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