UDA board in Ballykeel 1, visible from the dual carriageway.
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Ballykeel UDA
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Ballykeel 1 Bonfire
This is the 2010 bonfire in Ballykeel 1, as seen from the edge of Ballykeel 2, with “KAT” [Kill All Taigs] banner and Irish tricolour. It appears to be bigger than “probably the biggest bonfire” in Ballykeel 2.
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John “Grugg” Gregg
“South East Antrim Brigade UFF. In proud memory of Brig. John “Grugg” Gregg and all fallen comrades. 4th Batt. A B C Coys. Lest we forget.” Gregg is known for the attempted killing of Gerry Adams and for being killed on the orders of Johnny Adair, which led to the expulsion of Adair’s company from the lower Shankill.
Orkney Drive, Ballykeel 2, Ballymena
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Ballykeel Bonfire
This is the Ballykeel 2 bonfire, at the top of the estate (next to Skye Park) advertised in Carlsberg Don’t Do Bonfires.
Orkney Drive, Ballymena
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Carlsberg Don’t Do Bonfires
“Carlsberg Don’t Do Bonfires, Ballykeel 2 does. See the big girl. Who’s the daddy.” Ballykeel estate was built in two phases, in 1962 and 1972, with distinctive types of housing that allow them to be easily distinguished (WP) and each has its own bonfire. Carlsberg lager had a popular advertising campaign on the theme of ‘Carlsberg don’t do Xs, but if we did, they would probably be the best Xs in the world.’ See previously in Belfast If Carlsberg Watched Bonfires. For the bonfire itself, see Ballykeel Bonfire.
Crebilly Road, Ballymena
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Ballykeel Billy
King Billy leads the way to the Ballykeel post office. Old Crebilly Road, Ballykeel, Ballymena
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Ballykeel Loyal Sons Of Ulster
Ballykeel is an estate in the southeastern part of Ballymena. The flute band was founded in 1982 (Fb). The mural is in the underpass between Ballykeel and Harryville.
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Union Jack
This union “flag” at the junction of Ballywatermoy and Dunminning Roads is actually a painted board.
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Scenes from the junction of the Tullgrawley, Shellinghill, Ballywatermoy, and Cladytown roads north of Ballymena and Cullybackey.
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In Glorious Memory
“In glorious memory” of King William III of Orange, crossing the Boyne to defeat King James II and secure Ireland for England.
North Street, Ballymena
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