Eamonn McCann (born in Derry in 1943) is an Irish journalist, author, and political activist. Derry or Londonderry (in Irish, Doire or Doire Cholm Chille), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) is a common year starting on Friday. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with reporter. ... An author is the person who creates a written work, such as a book, story, article or the like. ... Activism, in a general sense, can be described as involvement in action to bring about change, be it social, political, environmental, or other change. ...

Based in Londonderry, he was raised Roman Catholic and educated at St. Columb's College in the city. Derry or Londonderry (in Irish , Doire Cholm Chille or Doire), often called the Maiden City, is a city in Northern Ireland. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... St. ...

As a young man he was one of the original organizers of the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA). In this role, McCann personally witnessed the events of Bloody Sunday in January 1972. The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association was an organization which campaigned for civil rights for Northern Irelands Catholic minority. ... Bloody Sunday can refer to any of the following historical events (in chronological order): Bloody Sunday (1887), violence in London on 13 November 1887. ...

Later he worked as a journalist for the Sunday World newspaper among others, and currently writes regularly for the Belfast Telegraph and the Dublin-based Hot Press magazine. The Sunday World is an Irish newspaper published by Sunday Newspapers Limited, a division of Independent News and Media. ... The Belfast Telegraph is a daily evening newspaper published in Belfast, Northern Ireland by Independent News and Media. ... Dublin (Irish: Baile Átha Cliath) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ireland (and the island of Ireland), located near the midpoint of Irelands east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. ... Hot Press is a music and political magazine founded in 1977, based in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. ...

His Hot Press column, known as The View from Above is known for its pithy and irreverent commentary on politics and society.

A Trotskyist and outspoken atheist, he is a prominent member of the Socialist Workers Party in Ireland, and in recent Northern Ireland elections has stood as a candidate for the Socialist Environmental Alliance. He is also Chair of his local branch of the NUJ, and vice-chairman of Derry Trades Council. Trotskyism is the theory of Marxism as advocated by Leon Trotsky. ... For information about the band, see Atheist (band). ... The Socialist Workers Party (Ireland) (SWP) is an Irish, Trotskyist political party. ... Dieu et mon droit (Royal motto) (French for God and my right)2 Northern Irelands location within the UK Main language English Other recognised languages Irish, Ulster Scots Capital and largest city Belfast First Minister Office suspended Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Hain MP Area  - Total Ranked... The Socialist Environmental Alliance (SEA) are a minor political party operating in Northern Ireland. ... The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a trade union for journalists in Britain and Ireland. ...

His books include War And An Irish Town (1973), an account of his upbringing in Derry and the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the region, War and Peace in Northern Ireland - a critique of the political situation in Northern Ireland, notable for its criticism of both nationalism and unionism, and Dear God - The Price Of Religion In Ireland, a radical debunking of Christianity. Civil rights or positive rights are those legal rights retained by citizens and protected by the government. ... Irish nationalism refers to political movements that desire greater autonomy or the independence of Ireland from Great Britain. ... In the context of Irish politics, Unionists are people in Northern Ireland, who wish to see the continuation of the Act of Union 1800, as amended by the Government of Ireland Act 1920, under which Northern Ireland, created in that latter Act, remains part of the United Kingdom of Great... Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life, teachings, and actions of Jesus of Nazareth, known by Christians as Jesus Christ, as recounted in the New Testament. ...

His most recent publication, as editor, is The Bloody Sunday Inquiry: The Families Speak Out. As a political activist, McCann has lent his support and considerable oratorial skills to many causes, including campaigns in support of immigrants and gay marriage. Same-sex marriage is marriage between individuals who are of the same legal or biological sex. ...

McCann was the partner of Mary Holland, the late journalist for The Observer and The Irish Times. His daughter from that relationship, Kitty, is now a journalist for The Irish Times. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Irish Times is Irelands newspaper of record, launched in the late 1850s. ... The Irish Times is Irelands newspaper of record, launched in the late 1850s. ...

In the 2002 film Bloody Sunday, McCann's character is played by the Irish actor, Gerard Crossan.

See also

• List of Northern Ireland writers

Another Eamon Mc Cann not mentioned. Is the Country Music singer from Cregan... The Father of Nial.. A Total Legend! List of Northern Ireland writers This is a list of writers born in (the six county area) of Northern Ireland. ...