Plastic Bullets Plaque and Mural (Islandbawn Street)
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Memorial
ID No.: |
577 |
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Memorial Title: |
Plastic Bullets Plaque and Mural (Islandbawn Street) |
Commemorating: |
The 17 people who were killed by plastic and rubber bullets fired by the security forces.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
22 April 1972 |
Description: |
Large mural on wooden panels; portraits of the 17 victims painted on depictions of plastic bullets. Accompanying plaque at side of mural. |
Inscription(s): |
Inscriptions on plaque and mural. |
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Location
Address: |
Islandbawn Street, Beechmount, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 7LS |
Location Guide: |
At the junction of Islandbawn Street and Falls Road. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ318735 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 331770, Y: 373463 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Civilian |
Physical Type: |
Plaque, and Mural |
Physical Materials: |
Paint, Wood, |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
Troops Out Movement |
Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
11 September 2005 |
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First Viewed: |
21 March 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
21 March 2009 |
Photographs: |
3 |
Comments: |
Unveiled on behalf of Relatives for Justice by Mary Pearson. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh; Sara McDowell |
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