Duleek Hunger Strike Memorial
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Memorial
ID No.: |
17 |
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Memorial Title: |
Duleek Hunger Strike Memorial |
Commemorating: |
The 22 Republicans who died on Hunger Strike from 1971 to 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 May 1981 |
Description: |
Wall containing plaque with the 1916 Proclamation; either side of the wall are two memorial stones ('headstones'), the one on the left has the names of the 22 Republican Hunger Strikers, the other one is dedicated to three Republicans |
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Location
Address: |
Station Road, Duleek,
County Meath, Republic of Ireland.
n.a. |
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Map
Grid Ref: |
IO047691 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 304689, Y: 269099 |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA, and Civilian |
Physical Type: |
Memorial Enclosure |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
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Commissioned
By: |
DULEEK 1916-1981 MONUMENT COMMITTEE |
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Date
Unveiled: |
15 June 2008 |
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First Viewed: |
19 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
19 January 2009 |
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Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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