Hunger Strike Installation (Downpatrick)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
1429 |
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Memorial Title: |
Hunger Strike Installation (Downpatrick) |
Commemorating: |
The ten Republicans who died on Hunger Strike in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 May 1981 |
Description: |
Large 'H'-shaped brick built memorial. |
Inscription(s): |
No inscription |
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Location
Address: |
Ballymote Walk, Colmcille Road, Downpatrick,
County Down, Northern Ireland.
BT30 ??? |
Location Guide: |
On a green in front of Ballymote Walk; just off the Killough Road (B1) |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ491434 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 349071, Y: 343385 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Installation, 'H'-Shaped |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Brick |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
Originally the memorial held the protraits of the ten Republican Hunger Strikers. The installation has suffered some damage. |
Commissioned
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
28 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
28 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
3 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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