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IRA disarmed by distaff diplomacy ends IRA ceasefire wave
In Belfast and Londonderry Catholic and Protestant women led a broad peace protest that pressured the Provisional IRA to declare an indefinite ceasefire. Women Together, led by Monica Patterson, aided the movement as mothers and housewives spoke out against violence, gathering tens of thousands of signatures and prompting government concessions.
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Irish Republican Army
IRA
Belfast
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Jeader
Monica Patterson
Philomena McGivern
Andersontown
Londonderry Citadel
TRA
Catholic Wise Sons
T Ward Heath
Unity