Cuchulainn, defender of Northern Ireland: “Here we stand, here we remain: we simply want to take our God-ordained place as indigenous Ulster people, understanding and living out our identity without shame, retaliation, or indignation against those who have caused harm to our past and tried to castrate our culture, our identity and our place on this island.”
Shankill Parade, Belfast
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“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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“‘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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A “freedom flotilla” of six ships attempted to end the blockade of Gaza but were stopped by Israeli forces, with activists dying in the resulting struggle (WP). New Barnsley Parade, Belfast.
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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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“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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“Join Amnesty and take action for human rights worldwide.” Amnesty painted two murals on Northumberland Street, Belfast, one on each side of the security gates. This is the lower, CNR, one, showing the global poverty caused by natural resources extraction by large corporations (Amnesty).
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The Orange arch in Market Square, Dromore, features King William III on one side (“Honour all men, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king”) and Queen Elizabeth II on the other (“God save the queen”).
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Rival constituency offices on opposite sides of Market Square in Dromore. Above, the UUP office (Basil McCrea MLA); below, the DUP office (MLAs Jonathan Craig, Jeffrey Donaldson, Edwin Poots). With commentary on a nearby wall: “DUP sell out”.
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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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Peter Moloney Collection 