Hunger Strike Memorial (A1 Newry Bypass)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
1434 |
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Memorial Title: |
Hunger Strike Memorial (A1 Newry Bypass) |
Commemorating: |
The ten Republicans who died on Hunger Strike in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 May 1981 |
Description: |
Set of ten white crosses with a small hoarding. |
Inscription(s): |
Short inscription. |
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Location
Address: |
Newry Bypass (A1), Newry,
County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Location Guide: |
At the side of the Newry bypass (A1). |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ074193 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 307450, Y: 319300 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Cross, Celtic Crosses |
Physical Materials: |
Wood |
Setting: |
Road |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted. |
Post Unveiling: |
The memorial was vandalised on 12? August 2008, and restored by 28 August 2008. |
Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
1998 |
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First Viewed: |
22 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
22 January 2009 |
Photographs: |
3 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell |
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