Murals (2,126 examples)

Murals and graffiti are a popular expression of either support or opposition. Their visual impact is often so memorable. Many of these examples are known worldwide.

The Loyalist murals have a history from the start of the 20^th century; the authorities very quickly erased the nationalist murals prior to the 1980s. However, their explosion in the 1980s exemplified a growing confidence in the nationalist community.

Graffiti can often be humorous in situations of great adversity such as during the height of the bombing campaign when a Derry wag wrote "Buy early, while the shops last".

The information on murals is by far the largest element of the collection.

Type: Mural (290),   Group: Provisional Sinn Fein (PSF),   Date: 1985 Description: Feminist symbol. Cowardly loyalists back out Theme 1: Prison,   Theme 2: Hunger strike,   Theme 3: Women.    Street: Falls Rd,   Town: Belfast,    Location: Ireland. Photograph: © Peter Moloney.

Type: Mural (391),   Group: ?,   Date: 1986 Description: General view of murals Theme 1: Political,   Theme 2: Loyalist,    Street: Kennedy Place,   Town: Derry,    Location: Ireland. Photograph: © Peter Moloney.

Type: Mural (412),   Group: Provisional Sinn Fein (PSF),   Date: 1986 Description: The cause of Ireland is the cause of labour Theme 1: Political,   Theme 2: Historic,    Street: Coombe,   Town: Dublin,    Location: Ireland. Photograph: © Peter Moloney.