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Memorial
ID No.: |
1423 |
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Memorial Title: |
Hunger Strike Plaque (Kilmorey Street) |
Commemorating: |
The ten Republicans who died on Hunger Strike in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
05 May 1981 |
Description: |
Medium-sized rectangular stone plaque set into a wall at the side of the road. |
Inscription(s): |
Inscription in English and some Irish. |
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Location
Address: |
Kilmorey Street, Newry,
County Down, Northern Ireland.
BT34 ??? |
Location Guide: |
The plaque is attached to the river wall. Near the junction of Kilmorey Street and Home Avenue. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ088258 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 308776, Y: 325775 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA |
Physical Type: |
Plaque |
Physical Materials: |
Stone Granite |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted. |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
May 2001 |
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First Viewed: |
06 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
06 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
2 |
Comments: |
Installed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Hunger Strike. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
