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McElwee Street Sign

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
649
Memorial Title:
McElwee Street Sign
Commemorating:
Thomas McElwee who died on hunger strike in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
13 July 1981
Description:
Rectangular-shaped street sign incorporating portrait.
Inscription(s):
Thomas Mc Ilwee Road | Bothar | Thomais Mhic Giolla Bhui | OGLAIGH NA HEIREANN
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Location Address:
New Barnsley Drive, New Barnsley Greater, Whiterock, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 7HQ
Location Guide:
Close to the junction of New Barnsley Drive and New Barnsley Park. Located on the gable wall of an end house.
Map Grid Ref:
IJ302739
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 330249, Y: 373943
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA
Physical Type:
Other, Street Sign (unofficial)
Physical Materials:
Metal or Plastic
Setting:
Street
Access:
Private Restricted (viewable from the street)
Post Unveiling:
The portrait photograph incorportated into the unofficial street sigen has faded. Also the street sign was attached to a wooden plaque before being fitted to the wall.
Commissioned By:
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
2001
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First Viewed:
09 January 2009
Last Viewed:
09 January 2009
Photographs:
Comments:
The unofficial street sign was erected for the 20th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strike.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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