Having ruled Libya since deposing the Senussi regime in 1969, Muammar Gaddafi was himself captured and killed by rebels on October 20th, 2011. He is remembered in this minor piece of Meenan Square, Derry, graffiti for providing the IRA with weapons and cash during the Troubles (WP | Middle East Eye).
Support for ETA (“ETA rule”) and Hamas can also be seen. “BRY” is Bogside Republican Youth.
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“Student Fees – Sınn Féın Manifesto 2011. *Sınn Féın opposed the introduction of student fees and continues to oppose student fees – including any increases. *We will block any attempts to raise the level of cap on student fees when it comes before the Executive.” Early in the year, an increase in fees from 3,500 pounds to 5,750 was suggested (BBC), but in September it was confirmed that they would not increase (BBC), which Sınn Féın here claim as having “Delivered”.
The asterisked sentences are from the manifesto for the Assembly Elections.
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Free Derry Corner is returned to its normal appearance after Nebula. The pasted flyer is for an IRSP 30th anniversary commemoration of Mickey Devine.
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“Everyone has their part to play – join Sınn Féın”. Bobby Sands reappears on the rear of Free Derry Corner on the day after the end of Féıle 2011.
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Stencil in Marcus Street, Newry. With “As Gaeılge! anoıs” sticker.
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30th anniversary commemoration of the 1981 hunger strike, with portraits of the ten who died. There is a better view of this board in the 2012 post.
Camlough Road, Newry
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Here is a gallery of 27 images from loyal Mullaghglass, on the outskirts of Newry. In addition to Union Flags, Ulster Banners, and UVF/RHC emblems, we see a number of PAF [Protestant Action Force] emblems, the South Down Defenders flute band, and a portrait of QEII.
Armagh Road, Newry
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“John Mitchel 1815-1875. He took a prominent role in leading Ireland to be an independent nation.”
Mitchel was born near Dungiven but at age 8 the family moved to Newry, where Mitchel was schooled before entering Trinity College Dublin at age 15 (WP).
For his political life, see the post on the statue of Mitchel in downtown Newry.
Armagh Road, Newry
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The 14th battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles was formed from the Young Citizen Volunteers, the youth division of the Ulster Volunteers (WartimeMemories).
These nail-ups are at the bottom (Belfast Rd) and top (Cloghanramer Rd) of Shandon Park estate in Newry.
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“Frank Aiken born Camloch 1898-1983. Commandant of the 4th Northern Division (IRA) 1921-1923. Chief of Staff of the Irish Republican Army 1923-1925.” Aiken was also a TD for Louth from 1923 to 1973, initially for Sınn Féın but subsequently for Fıanna Fáıl, of which he was a founding member (WP).
Newry Road, Camlough
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