William O’Higgins fought in the 2nd Northern Division of the IRA, 1916-1922. He died in 1977 and is buried in St Mary’s cemetery, Melmount Road, Strabane.
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William O’Higgins
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Let The Fight Go On
“Join RSYM. “Let the fight go on“” – reportedly the last words of hunger striker Patsy O’Hara. Republican graffiti in Ballycolman estate, Strabane.
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Strabane INLA Memorial
“Arm Saoırse Náısıúnta na h-Éıreann. [INLA] Vol. James McPhilemy, killed in action 10 August 1988; [INLA] Vol. Alex Patterson killed in action 12 November 1990. ‘Your spirit will live on in the hearts of all who cherish freedom, justice and equality. Fuaır sıad bás ar son saoırse na h-Éıreann.”
Gallany Court, Strabane
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Stevie McKeag
The scaffolding is still up in front of the new Stevie McKeag mural in Hopewell Crescent, Belfast. In-progess shot from July: M05746.
“In proud and loving memory [of] Stevie ‘Top Gun’ McKeag, military commander 2nd batt. C coy, West Belfast Brigade [UDA]. Born 01-04-1970, died 24-09-2000.”
Hopewell Crescent, Belfast
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Joseph Craven
“In proud memory of our fallen comrade Joseph Craven, Irish National Liberation Army, murdered by Loyalists 5th December 1983. He died as he lived – a true revolutionary. Erected by the Irish Republican Socialist Ex-Prisoners Memorial Committee.” Craven was shot by the UVF from a motorcycle.
Bawnmore Park, Newtownabbey
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Bawnmore Memorial
“‘Many suffer so that some day future generations may live in justice and peace’ – Bobby Sands”, “This plaque is dedicated to the memory of all those from this area who played their part in the struggle for Irish freedom.” With a roll of honour and plaques featuring Joe Cunningham, Martin McKenna, Bobby Sands, Samuel Hughes, Charles McCrystal, Jackie McErlean – the latter three were killed together by a premature bomb explosion.
Bawnmore Park, Newtownabbey
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Our Patriot Dead
Updates are made to the Westrock memorial garden: Sean Doyle’s plaque is moved to the garden from Britton’s Drive, a new plaque to the IRA’s 2 battalion F company is added, and the painted brick background wall is dashed over.
Seen previously in 2001 and 2005.
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Ferguson & O’Neill
“In proud memory of our fallen comrades Irish National Liberation Army Vol. Hugh Ferguson assassinated [by the OIRA] 20th February 1975, Comrade Hugh O’Neill accidental death 10th July 1981. The struggle for any dream lies in the freedom of their country. Erected by the Irish Republican Socialist Ex-Prisoners Memorial Committee.”
Whiterock Parade, Belfast
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Andrew Murphy Memorial
The ‘Andrew Murphy Memorial’ is a flute band from Carluke, Scotland, formed in 1988 and named after a member of the Carluke Orange Lodge (LOL 190).
Grange Drive, Ballyclare
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Together We Stand Alone
“Together we stand alone, we band of brothers.” The four panels show the Ulster Volunteers become soldiers of the 36th Division, leaving the north vulnerable to nationalist attack (“Deserted I Stand Alone“) but raising the Division flag in the style of the Marine Corps monument in Arlington National Cemetery (USA). (This panel takes the place of the hooded gunmen that were previously in the centre.)
Grange Drive, Ballyclare
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