“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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“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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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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King Billy’s sword is tipped in blood, and he rides below a shamrock, rose, and thistle, uniting the kingdoms. Ballyclare Orange Hall is named after Hugh McCalmont, a major-general in the British Army Ulster Unionist MP for North Antrim in 1895. His Whiteabbey house was burned down by suffragettes in 1914 because it was used as a training ground by the UVF of the anti-franchise Carson.
Rashee Road, Ballyclare
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“In remembrance of those members of the security forces from the borough of Antrim who have bravely given their lives in defence of our country. Purchased and erected by the Antrim Memorial Committee”.
Castle Way, Antrim
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Hooded gunman against the background of an Ulster Banner in Fountain Street, Antrim.
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“Ulster Volunteer Force 90th anniversary 1912-2002.” The modern UVF was formed in 1966 and took the name of the 1913 Ulster Volunteers.
Donegore Drive, Antrim
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UVF/YCV/RHC board on Donegore Drive, Antrim, with the central emblem in barbed wire and two hooded figures with assault rifles.
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