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Memorial
ID No.: |
612 |
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Memorial Title: |
Joe McDonnell Mural (Suffolk Road) |
Commemorating: |
Joe McDonnell who died on hunger strike in 1981, together with the names of all 12 Republicans who died on Hunger Strike during the conflict.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
08 July 1981 |
Description: |
Large mural on gable wall of house comprising three wooden panels attached to the wall plus some text painted directly on the brick. The central panel contains a portrait of Joe McDonnell and the other two panels contain the names of all 12 Republican Hunger Strikers. |
Inscription(s): |
Two main inscriptions (see information accompanying photographs for text of inscriptions). |
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Location
Address: |
Suffolk Road, Suffolk, Glencolin, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT11 9P?? |
Location Guide: |
Towards the upper end of Suffolk Road near the junction with Upper Suffolk Road. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ280713 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 328002, Y: 371290 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Mural |
Physical Materials: |
Paint Wood |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Private Restricted (viewable from the street) |
Post Unveiling: |
The mural has been repainted a number of times but site is dedicated to Joe McDonnell. |
Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
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First Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
Photographs: |
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Comments: |
The lowest line of text on the mural is partially obsecured by a wooden fence. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
