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Sean Keenan Memorial

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
217
Memorial Title:
Sean Keenan Memorial
Commemorating:
Sean Keenan, his wife Nancy and son Colm. (Only Colm Keenan listed in Sutton's database.)
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
14 March 2007
Description:
Celtic cross, on inscribed plinth, on circular platform with small set of stone stairs.
Inscription(s):
Inscription in Irish on one side and in English on the opposite side.
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Location Address:
Fahan Street, Bogside, Derry,
County Derry, Northern Ireland.
BT48 6AQ
Location Guide:
At the side of the road close to the junction of Fahan Street and Rossville Street. Near to Free Derry Corner.
Map Grid Ref:
IC432167
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 243184, Y: 416674
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA
Physical Type:
Other, Cross, Celtic Cross
Physical Materials:
Stone Limestone?
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
32 County Sovereignty Committee
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
1998
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First Viewed:
03 November 2007
Last Viewed:
03 November 2007
Photographs:
5
Comments:
Although Sean Keenan was not a victim of the conflict the monument includes a reference to his son Colm Keenan who was killed while 'on active service' on behalf of the IRA.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh and Sara McDowell

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