Hunger Strike Memorial (Moyard House)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
598 |
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Memorial Title: |
Hunger Strike Memorial (Moyard House) |
Commemorating: |
The three IRA members from Belfast who died on Hunger Strike in 1981, and also all the other Republican Hunger Strikers since 1917.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
January |
Description: |
Sculpture with three portraits on harp outline standing on a large plinth; enclosed with railings and a small gate. |
Inscription(s): |
Inscription in English with some Irish. |
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Location
Address: |
Moyard House, Glen Road (No.203), Glencolin, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT11 8BU |
Location Guide: |
In the grounds of Moyard House which is the base for the Roddy McCorley Society. Entrance to Moyard House is close to (on opposite side of road from) the junction of Glen Road and Shaws Road. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ285717 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 328524, Y: 371721 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Sculpture |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Marble, Metal Iron |
Setting: |
Building Grounds |
Access: |
Private Restricted |
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Commissioned
By: |
Roddy McCorley Society |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
24 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
24 January 2009 |
Photographs: |
8 |
Comments: |
This is one of a number of monuments and memorials within the grounds of Moyard House (see other entries in database). |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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