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Rowntree and McAlinden Memorial (NVTD)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
1437
Memorial Title:
Rowntree and McAlinden Memorial (NVTD)
Commemorating:
Colman Rowntree and Martin McAlinden, both members of the Official Irish Republican Army (OIRA), who were shot dead by British Army soldiers after being captured with bomb making materials.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
15 May 1974
Description:
Memorial stone with illustrations.
Inscription(s):
Inscription in English.
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Location Address:
Newry Cemetery, Warrenpoint Road, Newry,
County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Location Guide:
The entrance to the cemetery is at the junction of Warrenpoint Road and Old Warrenpoint Road. The Republican Plot is close to the main gate (straight ahead about 15 metres on the left).
Map Grid Ref:
IJ091252
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 309072, Y: 325193
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, OIRA
Physical Type:
Other, Republican Plot
Physical Materials:
Stone
Setting:
Cemetery
Access:
Private Restricted (viewable when cemetery open)
Post Unveiling:
The memorial was moved to its current location in St Mary's Cemetery, Newry, following vandalism at its original location in Chapel Lane, Newry.
Commissioned By:
Official Republican Movement
Artist(s):
Date Unveiled:
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First Viewed:
Not available
Last Viewed:
Not available
Photographs:
1
Comments:
No visit to memorial. Information and photograph courtesy of George McDonald.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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