'Running Scared' 2002 - The Derry Four - A Personal Documentary on lives Ruined by the Troubles

[@garymcgowan6047]

Thank you for sharing this documentary in full. Gerry, my father, did just as he promised, and raised both of his children as best he could. We have had a great life, and while there’s no compensating for the justice done, remember, “our revenge will be the laughter of our children” ❤

[@martinryan2360]

Bí fíochmhar, a chlann

[@ATroubledLand]

Your dad's story is such a powerful one. I am so very humbled to have it now within the archive for the world to see just what they endured - what you all endured... Perhaps look at this as a form of justice - the bastards thought they could get away with the lies told and now they are a laughing stock to the world. Let this be a lesson to all the dirty cops - the truth will always come out and history will judge your actions just like in this instance.

[@PaddyM-kj5yb]

Your father is nothing but a true gentleman in every way and his story had the tears running down my face because of how truthful and genuine he is,, Thank god dad knew before he passed away from,, Another thing if you met gerry back when this all happened how could you not like him,, Thank you gerry for sharing your heartbreaking story Wish you well and your friends, ,

[@Munchkin.199.-.]

❤❤😢💔 heartbreaking documentary. Gerry was a lovely person. I’m sure his kids are the same .His wife is a lovely lady. Great support and love ❤️

[@deeesoirscegardner]

As we say but no better than Bobby sands rip. What happened to the derry 4 was a ABSOULETELY tyranny of the filthy brits .soldeirs psni etc the British government were in too. .. injustice to this day for the derry 4. Gerry promised to live for his family and he did. Gerry mc gann is a legend in our country of north Ireland 🇮🇪 OUR REVENGE WILL BE THE LAUGHTER OF OUR CHILDREN ... THE INJUSTICE TO SO MANY OF US CAUSED BY UDA PARAMILITARIES VENOM FILTH UVF VENOM FILTH TOXIC..OUR DAY OF JUSTICE WILL CONTINUE AFTER 8M DEAD BUT ITS PAUNFUL OUR GRANDCHILDREN HAVE TO CARRY IT ON ..WHY IS THE MEDIA ON THIS VIDEO SAYING ...NORTHERN IRELAND 🇮🇪 WHEN ITS ABOUT DERRY 4 NATIONILISTS.

[@tubedoode2345]

There wete many miscarraiges of justice regarding the troubles. This presentation offers a great insight into the many innocent victims and their families who suffered. We can all have regrets for what could have been, if it were not taken from us. Ironically as Gerry said at his wedding 'Thats the best goal Ive ever scored".God bless you Gerry and your family

[@darrenhughes1494]

Tragic story. One of so many from that era. God Bless Gerry.

[@thejohnoreillymusic]

This channel is incredible! Another enthralling watch, I am always saddened when I remember that these are real people who's lives were destroyed. Many lives destroyed unjustly on both and all sides. No doubt

[@steveselby2201]

From a Aussie on the other side of the world, thank you Gary for telling your story, your mother and father will be looking down on you with pride

[@chrismullan7191]

No one will ever fully understand the pain so many suffered in N.Ireland, i was a teen in Derry when the conflict started, out teen years where far from normal, the people in Derry are the strongest kindest people you will ever meet, the peace today may not be perfect but my god way better than the 30 year nightmare.

[@Derryman63]

I have to agree my friend I was in the creggan

[@DuckDuck1127]

Long-time subscriber fr NYC- Thk you!😘💚🇮🇪

[@wtorules4743]

Incredible story.

[@seanfitzpatrick6851]

Fantastic documentary. Disgusting things and terrible injustices happened during The Troubles. Here,s to Peace.❤

[@michaelthompson-li7zs]

Anyone laughing at you, Gerry is a sad excuse for a human being. You can hold your head high, sir.

[@EraVulgarisQotsa]

What a nightmare of a story. Did anybody else’s heart sink when the cop came into cafe and the next cut away was “3 days later he was taken to court”.

[@declanoleary1]

Unseen before, a very interesting and moving documentary of lives destroyed. The psychological trauma they were put through as children, and the damage done to them.

[@CraigBrown-t6r]

Being fitted up myself still affects my life even when i dont know its doing it. Very hard to live with

[@irishmade8136]

British Justice. Imagine an Innocent Irishman on the run in his own Country. Shame on the Irish Government. Enjoy life Gerry, with your lovely trusting wife and of course your child. You're a brave man. 👍👍👍

[@dommoore782]

I'm so Glad Gerry for you that the charges were finally dropped but I'm so angry that your life was turned upside down and I'm gutted for you that your football career was destroyed by these people ...

[@seamus9750]

I left Derry as a 19 year-old in 81 and never looked back.

[@omaoilcheireciaran4524]

Extremely powerful watch

[@PaddyM-kj5yb]

Very sad story gerry is very nice genuine guy and his 3 friends are the same god bless them,, Very easy going man and the ruc ruined his life,, So happy for the 4 of them ,, Another great video from trouble Land Thanks very much for your videos,,

[@SeanDeiseach-qx5ri]

Thank you, Gerry, for sharing what you experienced in this real life nightmare. May God bless you. Thank you also to the producers, for allowing the outside world a glimpse into this horror.

[@MICHAELTONER-q1r]

Pls don't forget there are 3 other innocent people in this story as well, all have there own story to tell

[@williamcreighton1417]

So sad....Gerry all the best to you and the rest of your life

[@johnsimo2001]

Thank you for a brilliant of beautiful story ot brilliant done nothing worng good luck to him this best video I have seen

[@runningamok2825]

GERRY! I am sorry for the caps lock but I have tears streaming down my face finishing this documentary. You are a beautiful man who deserves nothing but happiness with your family. Your story is important, inspiring and is relevant to this very day in many places around the world.

[@philtoner2621]

So very sad the injustice that was done to you poor lads, thank you so much for sharing your story have me in tears 😢. May God bless you Gerry, Gerard, Michael and Stephen x ❤💚🙏🏻🇮🇪☘️

[@4cormacos]

What those horrible British authorities inflicted on innocent people makes my gut wrench. Gerry was like a god at killarney celtic. I remember watching him as a kid, thinking, where did this guy come out of? An incredible player and so well loved and respected by everyone that knows him in killarney

[@garymcgowan6047]

Lovely to read this. I will pass this onto him. Thanks Cormac.

[@michaelbritton9778]

This is terrible justice. And wouldn’t mind betting that the British parliament had something to do with this.

[@paulduffy4585]

Good luck Gerry and family.

[@MichaelFloyd-j2v]

Brilliant video sad 😢 and lineker would have had half of them goals ruled offside if var had been about then lol 😂😂

[@edwardodonnell6857]

Footballers have a look about them this guy could have had it all become a world class player it’s very sad but life deals us a bad hand and we have got to make the best out of a mess because life is to short for anger regret it only hurts us those who love us.I hope Gerry acheives happiness peace in his life.

[@brendanclarke8393]

So 😢

[@StephenBoyle-o9l]

Ppwerful stuff. It seems unimaginable that this could happen. I hope you sued the balls off of them. Gerry i salute you sir. 🙏

[@brendandillon4322]

Im so sorry this happened to you gerry. These people tried to bring you down to their level total scumbags. God is good and he is watching over you 💔 your the better man.

[@MMM-rf5gm]

12:40 His and many, many more!!!

[@KatieKettle]

Very heartbreaking I was on a bus 1969 crossing into Donegal a nasty Scottish shoulder came on the bus and picked me to get off the bus because of some piece of luggage i had once the saw my American Passport I was put back on the bus. That is the wonderful British Justice.

[@briandoherty245]

Wow never heard of Gerry, awfull injustice!

[@janetwebster5099]

This reminds me of nothing so much as the way that Israel treats the Palistinians who are guilty or not all "Hamas". The thing that brings this to mind is the threats to rape and kill members of the victims family. Knowing this, and knowing how they said " you will know we did it ,but you will never prove it", it is COMPLETELY understandable that Gerry falsely confessed... While I may love some things about the UK, England owes a HUGE debt to the people of Ireland, and of Palestine too😢🍉😢🇮🇪😢🇵🇸😢☘️😢

[@michaelthompson-li7zs]

So many wasted lives .

[@TonyLee-r6k]

At least you didn’t have to put up with Gary Lineker .. every cloud ☁️

[@liamkeane9159]

Worst then Birmingham 6,did gerry stay with the boys in the kesh

[@nickyenglish8375]

I wonder what that cop said to him in the cafe.

[@jameshealy6799]

You married into a real good family jerry

[@charleslaing148]

British justice, What a fcking joke, they ruined this good blokes life, and for what???????

[@edwardodonnell6857]

I believe Gerry if guilty he would have no reason to tell his story.It was a dirty war the first casualty of war is innocence.I don’t know the full circumstances of the case he just doesn’t strike me as a killer.There where innocent victims on all sides miscarriages of justice do happen if anyone fell into the hands of any paramilitary group there was no trial by law.That’s the dilemma legitimate police men should always adhere to the law should never be tempted to frame someone for lack of evidence it goes against everything the majority of them defend represent law and order.

[@omaoilcheireciaran4524]

What is Londonderry and Northern Ireland?

[@MMM-rf5gm]

They are British concepts! It'll always be Derry and the North of Ireland 🇮🇪

[@deeesoirscegardner]

They are brits concepts I'm a irish citizen in Ireland 🇮🇪 it's north Ireland 🇮🇪 and Derry

[@georgepatterson3428]

@@MMM-rf5gmNo it won’t.

[@davidspence4564]

How much compensation did you get for this horrendous miscarriage of justice would be interesting too know bet i don't get an answer 😮😮

[@ATroubledLand]

A simple Google search would give you the answer - do you expect him to come answer here for you himself? I dont know about you but no cash lump sum can ever repay 20 years stolen from your life!

[@paddymacmurphy8112]

​@@ATroubledLandnuf said.

[@derrygerry1]

The cop asked for I'd from the TV crew smugly telling me they knew who I was!Tried to stop the filming however crew had requisite permission and continued

[@briandoherty245]

​@@derrygerry1 mental! And you had just been saying they were prob inside laughing! Terrible n all as was at least the bas+ards never got you locked up! I never knew of your incredible story! Best of luck to you!

[@deeesoirscegardner]

@atroubled land. .enuf said ..these clickbait bots eygits the one asking is a ruc lover

[@nathanlewis6649]

What a load of bollocks

[@Saywhatnow-o3w]

And yet here you are