“Ever onward until victory.” This hand-drawn/stencilled picture of Che is in Westland Street, Derry.
For background on the use of Che Guevara in republican muraling, see the Visual History page on The Influence Of Jim Fitzpatrick.
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“Che Guevara – Blood of an Irish rebel.” Che’s father declared that the blood of Irish rebels ran through his son, in reference to their Irish ancestry. For genealogical information, see the previous entry on the Che Guevara Lynch mural in Derry.
The mural was painted for the anniversary of Che Guevara’s death, on October 9th, 1967. The mural features multiple copies of Korda’s iconic Guerillero Heroico (discussed in the Visual History page on Jim Fitzpatrick), two quotes from Che – “When forces of oppression come to maintain themselves in power against established law, peace is considered already broken” and “If you tremble with indignation at every injustice then you are a comrade of mine” – and the flags of (from left to right) the Basque Country, Palestine, Ireland, Cuba, Catalonia and Argentina (where Che was born; or perhaps Guatemala, where he was first active – the shield above contains no central icon, which would distinguish the flags).
The artist is Damian “DeeDee” Walker, of the Gaelforce group (Fb).
McQuillan Street, Falls Road, Belfast.
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Purloined pieces decorating this year’s Relief Of Derry bonfire in the Fountain: a hand-painted “Free Marian Price now!” board, a 32CSM flag, and (flying) flags of Che Guevara on a Tricolour, the IRSP, and a Starry Plough, as well as tricolours, an FAI flag, and an … Argentinian? flag.
Hawkin Street, Londonderry
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“‘In my son’s veins flowed the blood of Irish rebels’ – Ernesto Guevara Lynch, Che’s father.” “Hasta la victoria siempre – Tiocfaidh ár lá”
Hugo Street, Belfast
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Eamonn McCann ran for People Before Profit (web) in Foyle in the Assembly elections of 2011 (unsuccessfully). He also stood for election in 2007 and 2004 and was one of the Raytheon 9.
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Small republican stencils in Barcroft Park, Newry, of the Jim Fitzpatrick ‘Che’ and a clenched fist.
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Portraits of Seamus Costello (INLA/IRSP founder), Gino Gallagher (INLA chief of staff), Che, Patsy O’Hara, Miriam Daly, James Connolly on the Springfield Road turn-around.
Seen in progress in 2006.
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“USA: Hands off Cuba. Stop plan Bush. Support Cuba’s right to continued independence. No to imperialism, No US military aggression. End the US economic blockade of Cuba. End the US occupation of Guantanamo Bay. Stop the crazy son of a Bush.” Divis Street, Belfast.
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