Easter Rising

Who Fears To Speak Of Easter Week

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Two images of a mural for the 75th anniversary of the Easter Rising (éirí amach na Casca 1916-1991) by Mo Chara Kelly, who recreates a piece by Robert Ballagh showing the signatories of the Proclamation (and Countess Markievicz) with raised fists (included below). A phoenix is added, above. Glenalina Road/Whiterock Road, Belfast.

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Armed Resistance

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Five in a row in Springhill Park, Strabane (with a badly damaged sixth out of shot to the left). Fıanna and óglaıgh in front of Sunburst and Tricolour flags; a kneeling volunteer with RPG launched “Armed resistance 1916-1987”; a lark ferrying a rifle; a raised fist; “unity is strength”.

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And Finally A Message

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Three volunteers stand formally to make a statement: “And finally a message to our enemies: it is not just an army you face but the might of a people sworn and determined to be free.” 1916-1983 A similar sentiment but with three volunteers on manoeuvres.

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Armed Struggle

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Five panels in a row in Innisfree Gardens, Strabane: (1) the shield of the four provinces, (2) a phoenix with “Out of the ashes rose the provisionals” (3) Ireland unfree shall never be at peace (seen in 1989), (4) “Honour Ireland’s dead” with a Celtic cross and Easter lily, (5) “Armed struggle” and “Resistance 1916-1989” and three armed volunteers.

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