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Memorial
ID No.: |
217 |
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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: |
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Commissioned
By: |
32 County Sovereignty Committee |
Artist(s): |
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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 |
