Large “UDA” and “UFF” lettering on Dee Street, east Belfast, with red-, white-, and blue-painted pointed rocks to keep people from climbing on the wall.
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Keep Off
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In Vogue
This piece of wild-style writing by RASER and AKEN of TMN krew (which replaces last year’s eagle) is remarkable for its location, which is on the Falls Road just past the Falls/Glen roundabout (site of the former RUC barracks). As such, it is (still) the only piece of non-sectarian art in a CNR area. This wall is presumably painted with the permission (and perhaps at the invitation of) the owners of the salon.
Glen Parade, west Belfast
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Join RSYM
Republican Socialist Youth Movement graffiti with stencil of Connolly and (defunct) internet address (Fb | ig) at the site of the old Andersonstown RUC barracks.
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The War’s Over, Lads
“To the men in the CDF – the war’s over, lads …” It’s not clear precisely what “CDF” stands for [Craigyhill ?Defence Force?] or if a specific incident is referenced.
Location unknown, Craigyhill, Larne
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Welcome To Boyne Square
Boyne Square is a loyalist (specifically UVF) area of Larne.
Herbert Avenue, Larne
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Donegall Pass Supports Our Troops
The troops in question are British forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, though the withdrawal of troops from Iraq had just taken place (on May 22) prior to the photographing of the image above (June 26).
Charlotte Street, Donegall Pass, south Belfast
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Cloughfern Young Conquerors
The Cloughfern Young Conquerors (a UDA flute band) (Fb) was founded in 1973 in Rathfern – the same year as the UFF. Knockenagh Ave.
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Cherub Of Belfast
An angelic face bearing a rose in Alexandra Park, north Belfast.
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Vote Éırígí
In 2011, Éırígí contested the local election in Belfast, fielding candidates in two areas. Pádraıc Mac Coıtır received 1,415 first preference votes (more than 10%) in Upper Falls and John McCusker 647 in Lower Falls. Neither was successful (WP).
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C-18
“UTH” [Up the Huns], a swastika and “C-18” – neo-Nazi graffiti on a railing pillar.
See also: C-18 graffiti in the Woodvale
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