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The New Lodge Six

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“In memory of Jim Sloan and James McCann, killed near this spot by British forces on the night of 3rd/4th February 1973. Always remembered by the people of the New Lodge Road.”

“In memory of Tony (T.C.) Campbell, Brendan Maguire, John Loughran and Ambrose Hardy, killed near this spot by British forces on the night of 3rd/4th February 1973. Always remembered by the people of the New Lodge Road.”

Two of the New Lodge Six (James Sloan, James McCann) were killed by the UDA outside a bar and four (Tony ‘TC’ Campbell, Ambrose Hardy, Brendan Maguire, John Loughran) were among the crowd that gathered, killed by British Army snipers from their positions on top of the flats, using night-vision sights, February 3rd-4th, 1973.

New Lodge Road, Belfast

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Release Martin Corey

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Martin Corey was found guilty of the murder of two policemen in 1973 and released in 1992. As noted in the tarp — “interned in Maghaberry prison since April 2010” — he was returned to prison in 2010, and a 2011 commission ruled that he was a member of the CIRA (WP). An appeal – on the grounds that evidence had been withheld – was rejected in December, 2012. The campaign for his release continues in republican areas:

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British And Proud

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Loyalists on Sandy Row are not friends of Sinn Féin, the IRA, the PSNI, and all taigs. “We will always walk Ardoyne” is a reference to parading past the Ardoyne shops – the Parades’ Commission banned the march along that part of the route, and rioting took place (BBC).

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The Loyal People Of Loughmacrory

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“Dedicated to the memory of those who died, their families, and indeed all the loyal people of Loughmacrory and surrounding areas, who despite all, remained faithful to Ireland and the republican ideal. ‘I have no prouder boast than to say I am Irish and have been privileged to fight for the Irish people and for Ireland. If I have a duty, I will perform it to the full in the unshakeable belief that we are a noble race and that chains and bonds have no part in us.’ Vol. Francis Hughes.”

“Comrádaıthe na n-arm. This plaque is dedicated to IRA volunteers Gerard Harte, Martin Harte, Brian Mullin who were killed in action at Drumnakilty on Tuesday 30th August 1988. Go luı cré arsa Thír Eoghaın go héadrom ar láthaır scíthe ár laochra uaısle. [May the ancient Tyrone clay lie lightly on the resting place of our noble heroes]”

Skeboy Road, Loughmacrory.

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Nó Chun Báıs A Fháıl

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“Tıonaladh [tıonóladh] óglaıgh na hÉıreann ıns an halla seo seachtaın na Casca 1916 ullmhaıthe chun troda ar son saoırse tíre nó chun báıs a fháıl dá mba gá é. [Irish volunteers were assembled in this hall in Easter week 1916, and were readied for a fight for the country’s freedom, or to die, should it be necessary.] This plaque is erected to commemorate the assembly of Irish volunteers in this hall Easter 1916 prepared to give their lives for Irish freedom.”

For the story of the aborted role of the northern volunteers, see Treason Felony.

Barrack Street, Coalisland.

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Desmond Morgan

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“I ndıl chuımhne Vol. Desmond Morgan 26th November 1973 killed on active service. Fuaır sé bás ag troıd ar son na saoırse.”

Dessie Morgan, of the East Tyrone IRA, was shot while attempting to hijack a vehicle in Coalisland (Sutton | Bresnahan). The stone in his memory is in Dungannon Road.

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Never Treat With The Enemy

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The fence of the disused barracks in Plater’s Hill/Lineside Coalisland, makes for an impromptu notice-board. Alongside ads for “youth day” and a “fitness club” we say an international women’s day placard featuring Marian Price and a 1916 Societies tarp using an Éamonn Ceannt quote from Kilmainham jail 1916: “I leave for the guidance of other revolutionaries, who may tread the path which I have trod, this advice, never treat with the enemy, never to surrender to his mercy, but to fight to a finish.”

“Free Marian Price”, “End controlled movement”, “End forced strip searches”, “Support republican POWs” and “End British internment”.

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To The People Of Ireland

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Bobby Sands has been replaced at the centre of this Enniskillen board by a copy of the 1916 Proclamation flanked by Easter lilies. (See the previous version.) The rest of the board remains the same: graveside mourners surrounded by the four provinces and Celtic knotwork. The sunburst and starry plough have been painted in the corners of the out-building.

Corban Avenue sports facility, Loughview Road, Enniskillen

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Gavin Coyle

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“Support Maghaberry POW’s – End forced isolation of POW’s – Gavin Coyle in solitary confinement since April 2011”

Coyle was interview in connection with the bomb attack that killed an off-duty Catholic PSNI officer, Ronan Kerr, in 2008, and charged with possession of firearms and explosives (BBC).

The tarp is in the street where Coyle resides: Culmore Park, Omagh

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