“Erected in proud memory of Volunteer Andrew Cairns – Taken from us 12th July 2000 – A true soldier of Ulster”. UVF volunteer Cairns was killed at the Boyne Square bonfire in the UDA feud. See also Cairns & Johnston.
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Volunteer Andrew Cairns was killed by the UDA at the Boyne Square bonfire in 2000. Major Sinclair Johnston was shot dead by the British Army during a riot in St John’s Place in 1972. The mural commemorating them is in Wellington Green, Larne.
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Ulster Volunteers in the 36th (Ulster) Division go over the top at the Battle Of The Somme, 1916 – a partial recreation of JP Beadle’s “Battle of the Somme: Attack of the Ulster Division”, which hangs in Belfast City Hall (militaryprints.com). The base is a composite of orange lilies, thistles, and roses.
Wellington Green, Larne
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This UVF insignia is above a garage in Newington Avenue, Larne.
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The Ulster Defence Union was a loyalist organisation launched on St Patrick’s day 1893, in response to the 2nd Home Rule bill, “to declare the policy and direct the action of the Ulster Unionists and to raise funds for the purposes of the organization from loyalists of all classes.” The motto of the organisation was “Quis separabit” (which is the same as the UDA’s). The Union faded away in the 1910s, but the name was revived by the UDA in 2007 (NewsLetter).
Pine Street, Waterside, Londonderry
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The Israeli ‘Star Of David’ flies over the Waterside, Londonderry.
Bond’s Place, Waterside, Londonderry
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“To commemorate our RUC comrades killed in 8 Infantry Brigade area of responsibility in the course of the fight against terrorism 1969-2001. “We will remember them”. From all ranks 8 Infantry Brigade . Unveiled jointly by Assistant Chief Constable North Region Acc. S Kincaid, Commander 8 Infantry Brigade Brigadier PR Newton. 11 October 2001.”
In St Columb’s Cathedral, Londonderry
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Tricolours, Erin Go Bragh (usd by the San Patricios), and the flags of Palestine and the Basque Country flying in Top Of The Hill, Derry.
Old Strabane Road, Gobnascale, Derry
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“Siege heroes trail starts here [i.e. the junction of Palace and Society streets]. The perfect guide to the history within and around the historic Walls of Londonderry. Pick up your Siege Heroes Guide inside the Memorial Hall and Discover the Trail. http://www.siegeheroestrail.com”
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UVF insignia with four flags: St Andrew’s Saltire, UVF flag, Union Flag, and Ulster Banner. Seen previously in 2007.
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