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Hunger Strike Cenotaph (Glasnevin Cemetery)

Information on memorial
Memorial ID No.:
5
Memorial Title:
Hunger Strike Cenotaph (Glasnevin Cemetery)
Commemorating:
Those Republicans who have died on hunger strike, including the 10 prisoners who died in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated
Date of Incident:
05 May 1981
Description:
Stone slab on two plints; slab incorporates a large bronze plaque/artwork with motifs of 'Easter lilly' flower and human figures.
Inscription(s):
Inscribed on main slab with the names and dates of those republicans who died on hunger strike from 1971 to 1981
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Location Address:
Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin,
County Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
n.a.
Location Guide:
Located close to the main entrance to Glasnevin Cemetery. Go through the main entrance on Finglas Road then turn to the right towards the information office. The monument is along a path which leads away from the fron the building.
Map Grid Ref:
IO148369
X,Y Co-ordinates:
X: 314757, Y: 236914
Previous Location:
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Nature:
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA, INLA, and Civilian
Physical Type:
Other, Republican Plot, Cenotaph - slab, on plints, with plaque/artwork.
Physical Materials:
Stone Granite (??) and Bronze
Setting:
Cemetery
Access:
Public Restricted (viewable when cemetery is open)
Post Unveiling:
Commissioned By:
National Graves Association
Artist(s):
Yann Goulet (RHA)
Date Unveiled:
01/05/1991
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First Viewed:
12 October 2006
Last Viewed:
22 January 2008
Photographs:
8
Comments:
Glasnevin Cemetery is also known as Prospect Cemetery.
Compiler:
Martin Melaugh

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