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Memorial
ID No.: |
629 |
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Memorial Title: |
Carol Ann Kelly Mural |
Commemorating: |
Carol Ann Kelly (aged 12) who was shot dead by a plastic bullet, fired by a British soldier, as she walked home from a local shop.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
22 May 1981 |
Description: |
Large mural painted on wooden panels which have been attached to the gable wall of a terrace house. |
Inscription(s): |
CAROL ANN KELLY AGED 12 | Murdered by British Army May 22nd 1981 |
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Location
Address: |
Aspen Park, Twinbrook, Kilwee, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT17 0JY |
Location Guide: |
Close to the junction of Aspen Park and Cherry Road. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ283692 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 328283, Y: 369150 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Civilian |
Physical Type: |
Mural |
Physical Materials: |
Paint Wood |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Private Restricted (viewable from the street) |
Post Unveiling: |
This mural has been repainted on a number of occasions since it was first errected on the site. |
Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
Risteard O Murchu |
Date
Unveiled: |
22 May 2008 |
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First Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
Photographs: |
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Comments: |
The mural is located close to a memorial stone dedicated to Carol Ann Kelly. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
