Mythical Ireland is depicted with a fairy, harper, dolmen, and warrior. See previously Draoıchláırseoırí An Chınn Bhaıle.
Ardmonagh Gardens, west Belfast
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Mythical Ireland
Month: August 2006
Gibson – Kearney – McCracken
“In loving memory of Gerard Gibson, died 11-7-1972 [aged 16 years, OIRA], Michael Kearney, died 18-2-1987 [aged 21 years, IRA], Kevin McCracken, died 14-3-1988 [aged 31 years, IRA, shot in Norglen Crescent]. A thug a mbeatha de chrógacht ar son saoırse na hÉıreann [who bravely gave their lives for Irish freedom] Always remembered by the neighbours and friends of Lower Norglen Parade.”
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The Hunger Strike Era
A lark (rather than a dove) bursts through the ceiling of a H-Block cell lined with the names of the ten deceased 1981 hunger strikers. “This mural is dedicated to all those who tragically died on the streets of Derry during the hunger strike era. Suımhneas Dé dá nanamacha. 3rd October 2006.”
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West Bank Loyalists
“No surrender. QS. UFF, UDA, WBL” – graffiti in Londonderry’s Fountain area.
Hawkin Street, Londonderry
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Kevin Lynch INLA
Kevin Lynch, from nearby Dungiven, was the seventh of the 1981 hunger strikers to die and the second from the INLA.
Dove Gardens, Derry
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Brıogáıd Dhoıre
The emblem of the IRA’s Derry Brigade is crossed (vintage) rifles over the oak leaf.
Stanley’s Walk, Derry
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Building Site
The redevelopment of Stanley’s Walk and Dove Gardens provides a new place for the pyre, under the flag of Palestine. The Ulster Banners, and Israeli and YCV flags will not be so honoured. In the distant background (on the left) is a Brıogáıd Dhoıre board.
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Breaking New Ground
A famous photo from the Battle Of The Bogside (included below) shows Bernadette Devlin breaking a piece of pavement. The board above – possibly of two independent halves – has her bringing down the pavement on the issues faced by women in Derry, such as water rates, lone parents, breast cancer support, and smoking cessation.
“Bogside & Brandywell Women’s Group – Breaking new ground – Féıle 06”
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Crimestoppers
The “confidential telephone” of years past becomes “crimestoppers”, on the side of new PSNI vans. Bishop Street, London-/Derry.
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The Fountain Welcomes All Loyalists
“The Fountain [city-side area of Londonderry] welcomes all loyalists. Q[uis] S[eparabit]”.
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