Welcome to the Bogside, with Easter lilies and “H” and a dove. “Painted by Niall C., Dylon M., Cian, Paddy, Kiefer, Marc Criomhthann, Liam, Eato”
Lecky Road, Derry
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Free Derry Corner, flying a tricolour, is at the centre of some wild-style writing. Bogside shops, Lecky Road, Derry.
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This is the Bogside Artists’ ‘Peace’ mural along Rossville Street, Derry, looking worn and faded compared to 2004.
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This is the first dedicated mention of Tony Taylor (he is listed alongside other republican prisoners in RNU Supports The POWs), perhaps singled out because of his status as RNU spokesperson. Taylor was released under the conditions of the Good Friday agreement but jailed for three years in 2011 for possession of a rifle (BBC).
Nailors Row, Derry
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Youthful impressions of life in Derry: a burning bonfire of bricks?, a Celtic cross, and a Tricolour flying over Free Derry Corner. Art by Caolan, Tonisha, P.M., Amy-Leigh, BAP, Chloe, Liam, E.S., Cian, Conor, Chantelle, and KT in Meenan Square, Derry
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“In loving memory of Kathleen Feeney, shot dead 14th November 1973, aged 14 years. Erected by her family & friends from the Brandywell & surrounding area.” Feeney was shot by the IRA during a sniper attack on a British Army patrol (Sutton).
Quarry St, Derry
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This is a new plaque to Stephen McConomy, killed by a plastic bullet in 1982 (for the previous plaque, see M03363) along with (on the fence below) a reproduction of the front page of the Derry Journal that announced his death.
Fahan Street, Derry
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… or “LCDA” for short. There’s no information about the group on-line, so it’s not clear if it is/was a predecessor to the UDA (as e.g. with the WDA) or the local battalion of the UDA. Feedback is welcomed.
On the columns are the names of volunteers Cecil McKnight, Lindsay Mooney, Ray Smallwoods, Gary Lynch, Ben Redfern, and William Campbell.
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The Amnesty International symbol – a candle in barbed wire – is added to a thirtieth anniversary hunger strike mural in Melvin Road, Strabane. It’s not clear if there is any official connection. The rest of the image – a blanketman over the towers of Long Kesh – is the same as in murals in Derry and in Belfast.
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“Justice for Marian Price, Candlelight Vigil, 7.30 pm, Thursday 8th March, Free Derry Wall.” For background, see Free Marian Price.
Lecky Road, Durrow Park, Durrow Park, Foyle Road, Derry
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