NICRA (Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association) was formed in 1967 by educated middle-class Catholics to protest discrimination in Northern Ireland through non-violent methods. Civil rights marches held in 1969 led to fights breaking out and British troops being sent in to restore order, though the troops were initially seen as neutral by Catholics, those good relations did not last long as tensions rose further.

1. NICRA Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association Formed in February 1967 by a group of well educated middle-class Catholics To bring about changed within Northern Ireland NICRA founded in 1967 "The Civil Rights Mural - The Beginning"

2. NIRCA Adopts non-violent methods to protest against discrimination Civil Rights Movement is known as ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland Civil rights march, 1969

3. NICRA Fight broke out during those Marches Troops sent in to keep order by British Government They were seen as a neutral force and were welcomed by the Catholics However , good relations with British army did not last long August 19 British troops in Northern Island