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Memorial
ID No.: |
556 |
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Memorial Title: |
Rooney and McCabe Plaque |
Commemorating: |
Patrick Rooney (9) a boy killed in his home, and Hugh McCabe (20) a British soldier who was home on leave, who were both shot dead by the RUC in August 1969.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
14 August 1969 |
Description: |
Stone plaque |
Inscription(s): |
Single inscription. |
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Location
Address: |
Divis Tower, Divis Street, Divis, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 4?? |
Location Guide: |
Attached to the north wall of Divis Tower; side of tower facing onto Divis Street. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ330744 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 333010, Y: 374388 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Civilian, and British Security, British Army |
Physical Type: |
Plaque |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Marble |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Private Restricted (can be viewed from the street) |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
29 September 2006 |
Last Viewed: |
21 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
2 |
Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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