Hunger Strike Mural (Jasmin Corner)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
634 |
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Memorial Title: |
Hunger Strike Mural (Jasmin Corner) |
Commemorating: |
The ten republicans who died on hunger strike in 1981, plus two others who died on hunger strike in 1974 and 1976.
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Date of Incident: |
January |
Description: |
Mural is divided into two parts, the first is comprised of eleven portraits painted on wooden panels and the second part depicts Bobbly Sands and scenes from the blanket protests. |
Inscription(s): |
REMEMBER THE HUNGER STRIKERS | 28th ANNIVERSARY |
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Location
Address: |
Jasmin Corner, Twinbrook, Belfast West, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. BT17 0BY |
Location Guide: |
Close to the junction of Jasmine Corner and Jasmine Walk, close to Twinbrook Road. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ279691 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 327885, Y: 369128 |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Mural |
Physical Materials: |
Paint, Wood |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
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Date
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First Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
28 February 2009 |
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Comments: |
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Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
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