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Plastic Bullets Plaque and Mural (Islandbawn Street)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
577
Memorial Title:
Plastic Bullets Plaque and Mural (Islandbawn Street)
Commemorating:
The 17 people who were killed by plastic and rubber bullets fired by the security forces.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
22 April 1972
Description:
Large mural on wooden panels; portraits of the 17 victims painted on depictions of plastic bullets. Accompanying plaque at side of mural.
Inscription(s):
Inscriptions on plaque and mural.
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Location Address:
Islandbawn Street, Beechmount, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 7LS
Location Guide:
At the junction of Islandbawn Street and Falls Road.
Map Grid Ref:
IJ318735
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 331770, Y: 373463
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Civilian
Physical Type:
Plaque, and Mural
Physical Materials:
Paint, Wood,
Setting:
Street
Access:
Public Unrestricted
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
Troops Out Movement
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
11 September 2005
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First Viewed:
21 March 2009
Last Viewed:
21 March 2009
Photographs:
3
Comments:
Unveiled on behalf of Relatives for Justice by Mary Pearson.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell

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