Portraits of Seamus Costello (INLA/IRSP founder), Gino Gallagher (INLA chief of staff), Che, Patsy O’Hara, Miriam Daly, James Connolly on the Springfield Road turn-around.
Seen in progress in 2006.
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11 Catholic civilians from Ballymurphy were shot and killed by British Army paratroopers on August 9th-11th, during the initial wave of internment. Father Hugh Mullan, the second to be killed, is shown in the cross-hairs of a rifle’s sight, waving a baby’s onesie as he goes to the aid of a wounded man (Bobby Clarke). “Time for truth, time for justice. The families demand … an international independent investigation surrounding all of the deaths … the British government to issue a statement of innocence and a public apology.” “57 children left without a parent. Hundreds [of other children never got to meet their granny, granda, aunt or uncle.]” The blank panel is for “Family Messages”.
For the anti-joy-riding board on the gable, see Where’s The Joy?
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“Easter [1916] commemoration. Easter Sunday. Assemble at Beechmount Ave 1 pm.” On the “H” at the top of Springfield Road/Monagh Bypass.
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“Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.” This is a 2008 work by Ross Wilson commemorating David Ervine (WP) in Montrose Street South, Belfast, the area he came from. The inclusion of one of the Harland & Wolff cranes reflects his connection to working class politics in east Belfast.
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Sınn Féın European election hoarding in Catherine Street (off Cromac Street), Belfast.
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“This cairn was erected in memory of Ranger Cyril Smith QGM 2nd battalion the Royal Irish Rangers 24th October 1990. Ranger Smith was killed rescuing a civilian driver who had been tied to a car bomb by terrorists. He succeeded in releasing the driver and helping him to safety. As he knowingly re-entered the danger area to warn his comrades the bomb detonated. For this action he was posthumously awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal.”
“In memory of the part-time members of A Coy. 9 UDR who were murdered by terrorists: 24289588 Pte. Russell HJ 12-13th July 1972, 24582042 Pte. Carlton SA 8th January 1982, ex. A Coy: serving 5 UDR Lieutenant Kerr WC 2nd November 1977.”
(The UDR was merged with the RIR to form the Royal Irish Regiment in 1992.) Both memorials are adjacent to the larger WWI war memorial along Marine Highway, Carrickfergus.
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UUP constituency office in St Bride’s Street, Carrickfergus. Roy Beggs (junior) has been MLA for East Antrim since 1998.
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Faded UDA/UFF boards in ?Bridewell Drive? Carrickfergus.
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Armed and hooded UFA volunteers in jeans protect Carrickfergus castle, beneath the shields of the four nations of the UK. The UDA and UFF flags bear the names of the areas within South East Antrim. Vandalised (with “fuck you”) compared to 2008. The Birches, Carrickfergus.
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In 2014, the side-walls were updated in advance of a new mural on the main gable (which can be seen at Alain Miossec’s site). From left to right:
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Union flags outside the Orange hall in Albert Road, Carrickfergus.
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