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Memorial
ID No.: |
649 |
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Memorial Title: |
McElwee Street Sign |
Commemorating: |
Thomas McElwee who died on hunger strike in 1981.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
13 July 1981 |
Description: |
Rectangular-shaped street sign incorporating portrait. |
Inscription(s): |
Thomas Mc Ilwee Road | Bothar | Thomais Mhic Giolla Bhui | OGLAIGH NA HEIREANN |
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Location
Address: |
New Barnsley Drive, New Barnsley Greater, Whiterock, Belfast West,
County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
BT12 7HQ |
Location Guide: |
Close to the junction of New Barnsley Drive and New Barnsley Park. Located on the gable wall of an end house. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IJ302739 |
X,Y
Co-ordinates: |
X: 330249, Y: 373943 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Paramilitary, Republican, IRA |
Physical Type: |
Other, Street Sign (unofficial) |
Physical Materials: |
Metal or Plastic |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Private Restricted (viewable from the street) |
Post Unveiling: |
The portrait photograph incorportated into the unofficial street sigen has faded. Also the street sign was attached to a wooden plaque before being fitted to the wall. |
Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
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Date
Unveiled: |
2001 |
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First Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Last Viewed: |
09 January 2009 |
Photographs: |
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Comments: |
The unofficial street sign was erected for the 20th anniversary of the 1981 hunger strike. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
