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Hunger Strike Memorial (Moyard House)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
598
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
X,Y 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
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
Roddy McCorley Society
Artist(s):
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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