From left to right, painted boards with the emblems of the UVF, RHC, PAF, and YCV.
The scroll might have been re-purposed from a larger piece.
Kinsale Park, Caw, Londonderry, next to the UVF memorial.
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“In proud memory of our fallen comrades from the Nelson Drive Flute Band. Glorious on the graves of heroes, kindly upon all those who have suffered for the cause. Thus will shine the dawn. They gave their tomorrow for our today.” “In loving memory of David Swanson, Geoffrey Freeman, Aubrey Reid, Mark Dodds, killed on active service 2nd October 1975. Lest we forget. Ulster Volunteer Force.” The four volunteers died when the car bomb they were carrying exploded prematurely.
Kinsale Park, Caw, Londonderry
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Londonderry UVF 1st battalion C company memorial mural in Sperrin Park in the Caw, with UVF and YCV boards on the fence in front, and RHC letters off to the side.
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“UVF” in orange and purple lettering, with a crude version of the emblem, and an assault rifle.
Tavanagh Street, Village, south Belfast
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“This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Lt. Col. Trevor King, died 9th July 1994, Major Wm. (Frenchie) Marchant, died 28th April 1987, Davy Hamilton, Died 17th June 1994. These brave men died near this spot [the corner of Spier’s Place and Shankill Road, Belfast] by the enemies of Ulster. No sacrifice is too great for one’s country. They paid the ultimate sacrifice. ‘They shall grow not old/as we that are left grow old/Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn/At the going down of the sun and in the morning/We will remember them.'”
King and Hamilton (along with Colin Craig, an RUC informer and not included on the plaque) were shot by the INLA and died of their wounds three weeks and one day later. Frenchie Marchant was shot by the IRA outside The Eagle chip shop. The plaque is surrounded by a garland of three nations’ flowers: shamrock, rose, and thistle.
For the previous version, see T00258 from 1998.
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UDA and UVF murals on opposite corners of Northumberland St at the Shankill Road but with the same flute band – the Shankill Protestant Boys USSF (Fb | tw). “Ulster’s No 1 band, Shankill Protestant Boys, supports Drumcree.” The UVF side would outlast the UDA side, though the UFF board up above the Harp ad would remain until 2014 when the corner was redeveloped (into Conor’s Corner).
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On the left, “this mural is a memorial to the volunteers of ‘A’ Coy 1st Batt who served the Shankill community so bravely during the years of conflict. Gone but not forgotten. Here lies a soldier.” On the right, landmarks in the history of the Ulster Volunteers and UVF: “1912 – newly formed Shankill Volunteers train at Fernhill Estate, Glencairn. 1916 – RIR (West Belfast UVF) go over the top at the Somme. 1969 – Volunteers defend Shankill community from republican attack. 2002 – At the crossroads?” with PUP leader David Ervine pictured holding a copy of the Good Friday Agreement. Canmore St, Belfast.
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Greengairs Thistle (web | Fb) is a flute band from Scotland (Irvine, Airdrie, Fife) which carries the standards of C Company, 1st Battalion UVF.
Carnan Street, west Belfast
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“In memory of Ulster’s fallen.” “Lamh dearg abu” [= “Lámh dhearg abú”] [= “Red Hand to victory”] “Ulster to victory” “It is not for glory or riches we fight but for our people.” With the insignia of the Red Hand Commandos.
Glenwood Street, west Belfast
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“This mural is dedicated to the fallen volunteers of No 4 Pltn A Coy, 1st Belfast Battn, Ulster Volunteer Force who dutifully served this community in the years of conflict. It pays tribute to those who died in active engagement and to the many who passed peacefully from service having fulfilled their duties. Their names and deeds are eternally venerated by their comrades in arms who humbly serve in their honour. They remained staunch to the end against odds uncounted, they fell with their faces to the foe, their name liveth forevermore.“
Glenwood Street, Belfast
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A close-up from Seosamh Mac Coılle (2013 X01044).
