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Joe McDonnell Mural (Suffolk Road)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
612
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
X,Y 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:
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
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First Viewed:
28 February 2009
Last Viewed:
28 February 2009
Photographs:
Comments:
The lowest line of text on the mural is partially obsecured by a wooden fence.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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