Éırígí (web) board with the “Democratic Programme Of The first Dáıl Éıreann” 90 years ago in 1919, declaring “the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies”.
This is the first éırígí poster in the PM collection; previously we had only seen stencils (M04501 | M04535). It became a political party in 2007.
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
[M05138] M05139
“20 years on – time for the truth. Independent public inquiry now.” Solicitor Patrick Finucane was killed in front of his family by UDA member Ken Barrett in 1989. The UK government would admit collusion between the RUC and UDA concerning the case in 2011 but fail to order a public inquiry.
Falls Road/Glen Road, Belfast
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05137
Portrait of “IRA hunger striker óglach Joe McDonnell 1951-1981” with a list of the 12 dead hunger strike of the modern era (1970s and 80s).
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M05136 [M05135]
Cú Chulaınn stands dying, an inspiration to republicans fighting against the British (rather than Queen Medb), including those Lenadoon locals whose portraits adorn the apex: Tony Henderson, John Finucane, Tony Jordan, Brendan O’Callaghan, Joe McDonnell, Laura Crawford, Maıréad Farrell, Patricia Black, Bridie Quinn (Bridie O’Neill in the previous version of this mural).
Repainted, with a plaque on the right that reads, “This mural, dedicated to the patriot dead of Lenadoon, was unveiled by Gerard O’Neill, Easter 2009.”
See also the Cú Chulaınn Visual History page.
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05134 [M05132] [M05133]
2009 image of the Saoırse board on Shaws Road, previously seen in 2003.
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05131
Local female IRA volunteers Laura Crawford, Patricia Black, Bridie Quinn, Maıréad Farrell and a generic female volunteer with assault rifle on manoeuvres in an Irish landscape strewn with standing stones. “Lenadoon Youth 2000”
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05129 [M05123] [M05124] [M05125] [M05126] [M05127] [M05128]
“This mural is dedicated to the past, present & future members of Clifton St Orange Orders from Pride Of The West flute band & Lower Shankill community. REM 1690. Officially opened by Billy Lochrie.” King Billy is shown moving (unusually) from right to left, with orange lilies below.
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05102 [M05101]
“The area suffered immense loss of life during the Blitz of the Second World War. Having given so much in the fight for liberty during World Wars I and II, these digital artworks by Steven Tunley commemorate experience and history from enlistment in World War I to the Blitz and to the celebration of VE Day. The project was funded by the Re-Imaging Communities programme of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and delivered by Belfast City Council with the support of the Lower Shankill Community Association. This project would not have been possible without the support and participation of the local community.”
Dover Place, west Belfast
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M05097 M05098 M05099 M05096
“Historical Enquiries Team – Let’s hope as much effort goes into Gerry Adams[‘s] part in the murders commit[t]ed.” HET was established in 2005 and in 2008 announced that it would open cases concerning killings by the British Army.
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Copyright © 2009 Peter Moloney
M05095
“The new mural [replacing Shankill Rd Supports Drumcree] presents and A-Z of the Shankill, celebrating history and tradition and depicting images of those who have become celebrated far beyond. Artist Lesley Cherry worked with members of the Lower Shankill Community Association to research this digital work which was installed May 2009.”
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M05094 [M05089] [M05090] [M05091] [M05092]
M05088 [M05087] [M05086] [M05085] [M05084] [M05083] [M05082] [M05081] [M05080]
M05093 [M06480]
Peter Moloney Collection 