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Ní Neart Go gCur Le Chéile

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Here are close-ups of the three stones in the IRA memorial garden in Creggan, seen previously in 2005. “There is no strength without unity”. “In proud and loving memory of the volunteer soldiers 2nd Battaltion Derry Brigade Óglaigh Na hÉireann who gave their lives for Ireland. Also dedicated to the memory of those republican activists who in their own way contributed to the struggle for freedom.”

Linsfort Drive, Creggan, Derry

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Hunger Strike 25th

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Although the centre says “1981 – 2006” Michael Gaughan and Frank Stagg are included alongside the ten deceased 1981 hunger strikers.

An identical board was hung in Garron Road, Glenariff [M02834].

Ramoan Road, Ballycastle.

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Ruaırí Óg CLG

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Ruaırí Óg’s is a hurling club in Cushendall, County Antrim (web | Fb). The club is named after is named after Ruaırí Óg Ó Mórdha who led the Catholic side in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 (WP). They were Ulster senior champions in 2006. The tower on the left is the Curfew Tower.

On the side wall is an illustration of the myth of the Children Of Lear, who spent some of their time as swans on the nearby Sea Of Moyle.

Chapel Road, Cushendall

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