King Billy’s sword is tipped in blood, and he rides below a shamrock, rose, and thistle, uniting the kingdoms. Ballyclare Orange Hall is named after Hugh McCalmont, a major-general in the British Army Ulster Unionist MP for North Antrim in 1895. His Whiteabbey house was burned down by suffragettes in 1914 because it was used as a training ground by the UVF of the anti-franchise Carson. Rashee Road, Ballyclare.
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“In remembrance of those members of the security forces from the borough of Antrim who have bravely given their lives in defence of our country. Purchased and erected by the Antrim Memorial Committee”. Castle Way, Antrim.
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Hooded gunman against the background of an Ulster Banner in Fountain Street, Antrim.
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“Ulster Volunteer Force 90th anniversary 1912-2002.” The modern UVF was formed in 1966 and took the name of the 1913 Ulster Volunteers.
Donegore Drive, Antrim.
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UVF/YCV/RHC board on Donegore Drive, Antrim, with the central emblem in barbed wire and two hooded figures with assault rifles.
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“Loyalist Parkhall” on the Parkhall side of the industrial estate fence. Donegore Drive, Antrim.
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South Antrim 1st battalion The UVF emblem flanked by UVF and YCV flags. Kilgreel Road, only yards from a UDA mural.
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“South East Antrim [UDA/UYM]. In proud memory of Brig. John Gregg, T. Daly, B. Hobbs, B. Smyth, J. Kelly, G. Evans, J. McClure, W. Gordon, G. Fittis, A. Helm. Quis separabit.” Gregg was a hero to loyalists for seriously injuring Gerry Adams in 1984. He was killed in the Adair feud in 2003.
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The Orange arch in the Steeple/Parkhall estate on Parkhall Road, Antrim. From left to right: Pierced heart, cross and crown, compass and set square, “RBP” [Royal Black Preceptory]; “330 Orangemeen murdered by Sinn Fein IRA” with poppies; King Billy below a crown; “Masserene barracks, Antrim” with poppies; Orange flag, 3-step ladder, crossed keys, “GOLOI” [Grand Orange Lodge Of Ireland]
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2009 images of the boards in Parkhall Road, Antrim, seen previously in 2003: Steeple Defenders flute band| The Somme | 36th Division.
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