“Died before surrender – 5th May – 20th August 1981”. For the 30th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strike, portraits of the ten deceased hunger strikers on either side of a Long Kesh watch-tower. “Erected by Newry Independent Republican 1918 Committee”.
Camlough Road and – with James Connolly stencils by éırígí (web) – Canal Street, Newry
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“[If you strike at, imprison, or kill us, out of our prisons or graves we will still evoke a spirit that will thwart you, and, mayhap, raise a force that will destroy you.] We defy you! Do your worst” The quote is from Connolly’s Courtsmartial And Revolution.
éırígí.org stencil in Marcus Street, Newry
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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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“Restore political status for republican POWs.” A CIRA banner is added above the Liam Mellows/Sınn Féın centenary board at Carnagat Road/Camlough Road.
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Easter lily stencil and Ógra Shınn Féın graffiti in ?Carnagat Road?, Newry.
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“In memory of Kevin Heatley, aged 12, who was shot by a British soldier on the 28th Feb. 1973.” The British Army claimed Heatley was killed in crossfire; A corporal was convicted of the killing but acquitted on appeal (Irish Times | Patterson).
Main Avenue, Newry
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