UVF emblem nailed to a lone tree along Ballyfore Road, Ballyduff.
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Author: Extramural Activity
The Fallen Of The 36th (Ulster) Division
“The Billy Greer Somme memorial garden was opened by Jamesy “The Piper” Walker on the 14th December 2007. Dedicated to the fallen of the 36th (Ulster) Division at the battle of the Somme 1st July 1916. We will remember them.” Greer, East Antrim UVF commander, died in July 2006 (Mulvenna).
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Somme 1916
Three images from Cloyne Crescent in Monkstown, commemorating the Ulster Volunteers who fought at the Somme in 1916.
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Monkstown 1st Batt UDA
This is a new version of the Monkstown UDA 1st battalion mural on Devenish Drive. The previous showed volunteers on manoeuvres in front of Three Mile Water aqueduct in the top portion. This new mural shows graveside volunteers with assault rifles point down, mourning William Hobbs and James Boyd McClurg. The two died from a premature bomb explosion on May 10th, 1977, across the road from the mural in Seagoe Gardens; Hobbs died immediately, McClurg of his injuries a few weeks later. “All gave some, some gave all.”
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An Eye On The Past
“A nation that keeps one eye on the past is wise. A nation that keeps two eyes on the past is blind.” Slogan on the Garrick bar in Montgomery Street.
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UVF South Belfast 2nd Battalion
“In proud memory of our fallen comrades from the officers and members of South Belafst 2nd Battalion [‘A’ Company Donegall Pass] ‘Glorious on the graves of heroes, kindly upon all those who have suffered for the cause. Thus will shine the dawn. They gave their tomorrow for our today.'” UVF memorial garden in Walnut Street.
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Mary Ann McCracken
“Mary Ann McCracken 1770-1866, social reformer, lived here [62 Donegall Pass, Belfast]. McCracken ran a muslin business in Belfast and was involved with the Clifton Street poorhouse, worked for the abolition of slavery and the preservation of Irish harp music. United Irishman Henry Joy McCracken was her brother.
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Sandy Row District LOL No 5
Orange Order banner outside the lodge on Sandy Row with Queen Elizabeth II on one side and King Billy on the other. “One faith, one crown.”
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Shakey RIP
“Shakey U were ‘simply the best’ RIP. Quis separabit” on top of “Gerry Adams paedophile godfather.” Perhaps a UDA tribute to John ‘Shakey’ Wallce of the RHC. Donegall Road, Belfast.
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Neamhcromtha, Neamhbhriste!
“Unbowed, unbroken.” Five of the original 18 portraits are missing – see the image from 2006 (as well as the plaque just out of shot to the left.)
This is a version of the earlier Éire/Ireland mural (depicted as a female in the centre of the mural) seen in 2005.
Mountpottinger Road, Belfast.
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