| Information on memorial |
|
|
|
Memorial
ID No.: |
1437 |
|
Memorial Title: |
Rowntree and McAlinden Memorial (NVTD) |
Commemorating: |
Colman Rowntree and Martin McAlinden, both members of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA), who were shot dead by British Army soldiers after being captured with bomb making materials.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
15 May 1974 |
Description: |
Memorial stone with illustrations. |
Inscription(s): |
Inscription in English. |
 |
Location
Address: |
Newry Cemetery, Warrenpoint Road, Newry,
County Down, Northern Ireland.
BT34 ??? |
Location Guide: |
The entrance to the cemetery is at the junction of Warrenpoint Road and Old Warrenpoint Road. The Republican Plot is close to the main gate (straight ahead about 15 metres on the left). |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ091252 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 309072, Y: 325193 |
Previous Location: |
|
|
Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, OIRA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Republican Plot |
Physical Materials: |
Stone |
Setting: |
Cemetery |
Access: |
Private Restricted (viewable when cemetery open) |
Post Unveiling: |
The memorial was moved to its current location in St Mary's Cemetery, Newry, following vandalism at its original location in Chapel Lane, Newry. |
Commissioned
By: |
Official Republican Movement |
Artist(s): |
|
Date
Unveiled: |
|
|
First Viewed: |
Not available |
Last Viewed: |
Not available |
Photographs: |
1 |
Comments: |
No visit to memorial. Information and photograph courtesy of George McDonald. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
