This is a second painting of the ‘Women In Struggle’ board in the Rock streets, using the same layout and figures as before. The original was seen previously in 2002.
Rockmount Street, west Belfast
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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This is the 2012 instantiation of a tradition on the Twinbrook shops of marking the anniversary of the 1981 hunger strike (though portraits of Frank Stagg and Michael Gaughan are included). The tradition began in 2006 with the 25th anniversary | 27th anniversary | 29th anniversary | 30th anniversary.
Twinbrook Road, Dunmurry
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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This is an updated version of the Gibraltar 3 mural in Twinbrook. The quote from Farrell (see the 2008 version) has fallen off and been replaced with the words “murdered in Gibraltar by British crown forces.”
“Colin area remembers with pride and honour Vol. Maıréad Farrell, Vol. Sean Savage, Vol. Dan McCann”
Jasmine Corner, Twinbrook, Dunmurry
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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“Lest we forget – battle of the Somme 1916”, with the names of 24 WWI battles. Ballynahinch Protestant Boys flute band (Fb), “est. 2000”
Main Street, Ballynahinch
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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Here are five images from Barrack Hill in Armagh: a pair of murals showing a “UVF Gun-Smuggler 1913” and “Arms Training 1913”, along with some UVF nail-ups, one above a True Blues flute band board (Fb).
Barrack Hill/Gough Avenue, Armagh
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“Thug sıad a raıbh acú [sic] ar son saoırse na hEırınn [sic].” “From death springs life and from the graves of patriots springs a great nation. [from Pearse’s oration at O’Donovan Rossa’s funeral].” The volunteers listed are Jake McGerrigan, Tony Hughes, Peadar McElvanna, Tony McClelland, Petter Corrigan, Seamus Grew, Roddy Carroll, Gerard Mallon, Sean McIlvanna [McIlvenna], Martin Corrigan, Dessie Grew. McGerrigan and Hughes were OIRA.
Emania Terrace, Armagh, above a plaque to Hughes and next to a memorial stone to McGerrigan and Hughes.
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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“1935-1971” – Agnew’s name is recorded in republican rolls of honour (death on December 17th, 1971) and in other murals (Tullygally), but he does not appear in Sutton or McKittrick. If you have information, please comment or get in touch.
Callanbridge Park, Armagh
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On June 27th, (2012) Martin McGuinness of Sınn Féın and formerly the IRA shook hands with Queen Elizabeth II, head of the UK’s armed forces (Guardian). Derry republicans took to the walls of Derry to express their feelings of betrayal.
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“Crime is crime is crime” said UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in a 1981 news conference in Saudi Arabia. Her words are used against her and the UK government and armed forces: “We want you to tell us the truth [about collusion]”.
Beechmount Avenue, Belfast
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Copyright © 2012 Peter Moloney
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