“In memory of the men and women who served in the ranks of the Ulster Defence Regiment 1970-1992”. The statue is by sculptor John Sherlock and was unveiled on June 17th, 2011 (NI World).
Market Square South, Lisburn
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The Irish tricolour flies above Free Derry Corner.
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The Irish tricolour flies over Free Derry Corner in early 2011. In the background are The Petrol Bomber and Bernadette.
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A hand-painted UDA emblem gradually fading in Hillhall Gardens, Lisburn.
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“Hillhall battalion, Lisburn. In memory Andrew Mason.”
The two small plaques are to Glen [Glenn] Clarke and “In memory of Andrew Mason (Macey) murdered 19th April 1987. Always remembered by his comrades of ‘C’ Coy – ‘B’ Battalion South Belfast Brigade UDA. Quis separabit.”
The large stone is to John McMichael, Raymond Smallwood[s], Jim Guiney, shot and killed by the INLA in Dunmurry, and Mason. “Sons of Ulster do not be anxious for we will never forget you as long as the sun shines and the wind blows and the rain falls and the rivers of Ulster flow to the sea. Always remembered by volunteers from Hillhall C Company.”
Hillhall Gardens, Lisburn.
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“UFF” next to the shops at the entrance to Hillhall estate.
Hillhall Gardens, Lisburn
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Here is the Ballymacash, Lisburn, bonfire for 2010, with “IRA” lettering and a crown of tyres. When this site was developed (in 2012), the bonfire site would later move slightly north, across Rathvarna Drive. The “No Taigs” graffiti is on Prince William Road, along the western edge of the estate.
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“In memory of Brigadier John McMichael, murdered by the enemies of Ulster 22nd December 1987. Lest we forget. Quis separabit.” The quadrants of the Ulster Banner include the emblems of the UDA, UFF, LPA, and UDF. For McMichael’s death South Belfast UDA A Batt.
“In proud memory of Ray Smallwoods (murdered by the enemies of Ulster 11th July 1994). … Erected by officers and volunteers of Old Warren A Coy.” Smallwoods was killed by the IRA in the garden of his home in Donard Drive, Lisburn (WP).
The King Billy board is just out of shot to the left of the wide view.
Drumbeg Drive, Lisburn
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“In memory of Vol. Glenn Clarke murdered by the enemies of Ulster 7th Feb 1973.” The 18 year-old Clarke was shot by the IRA in Belfast’s New Lodge. He was from Beechland Drive in Lisburn. As can be seen in the image, there was previously a board (a hand-painted UFF fist in a garland) below.
Avonmore Park, Lisburn
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“Quis separabit.” Masked UDA gunmen on manoeuvres in the Old Warren area of Lisburn.
Avonmore Park, Lisburn
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