Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strikes on an advertising hoarding on the Springfield Road, Belfast, previously the site of Vote Adams X and before that, Victory To The Blanketmen.
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Thomas “Kidso” Reilly was brother of Jim Reilly of Stiff Little Fingers and working as road manager for Bananarama when killed on the Springfield Road on August 9, 1983. Ian Thain, of the Light Infantry regiment, was convicted of his murder. He served less than three years before being released and rejoining the army (like Lee Clegg). (Guardian) “Always remembered by his friends – Trinity Lodge Celtic Supporters Club.”
Ardmonagh Gardens, west Belfast
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Another “H” formed of images of the ten deceased 1981 hunger strikers on the 20th anniversary of the strike.
Glen Road, west Belfast
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Three-in-one RUC-Orange Order-loyalist paramilitary alleges collusion between the groups. Hence, “Disband RUC now”. The graffiti underneath reads “Join the fight and take back what was taken.”
Rosnareen Avenue, west Belfast
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For the 20th anniversary of the hunger strike: “H” installation with portraits of the ten deceased 1981 hunger strikers, along with those of Michael Gaughan and Frank Stagg, on the Andersonstown Road.
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“Votáıl Adams” and the rest of the Sınn Féın’s team. Both Westminster and local elections were held on June 7th, 2001.
This is the first photographic election ad from Sınn Féın in the collection. Up to this point, there have only been painted boards.
Andersonstown Road, west Belfast
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Kieran Doherty was elected TD (Teachta Dála) for Cavan-Monaghan three weeks into his 1981 hunger strike. He held the position for two months, until he died on August 2nd. The portraits, plaques, and mural of marchers are in his home area of Andersonstown. The words “It is not those who inflict the most, but those that can endure who shall conquer in the end” is an echo of Terence MacSwiney, whose hunger strike in 1920 lasted 74 days, one more than Doherty’s.
Painted by Lucas Quigley in Slemish Way, Andersonstown, west Belfast
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“RUC must go anoıs! [now]”. Stencil on Andersonstown Road, Belfast.
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A fist clenched two strands of barbed wire. “Saoırse [freedom] – Free all POWs”.
Andersonstown Road, west Belfast
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The 20th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strike is commemorated on the side of the Felons club with Bobby Ballagh’s Legacy Of The Hunger Strikes, showing ten doves breaking out of a H-Block. For the controversy over the image, see this Guardian article. Falls Road/Lake Glen Drive.
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