Imagery of the devil was an occasional theme in 1980s muraling, perhaps because of the popularity of the English soccer club, Manchester United, who were known as the “red devils” and who re-introduced (Fabrik Brands) the red devil on its badge in 1973 (Sporting News). The team was popular with both CNR and PUL communities. The red devil was used by the UVF in Rathcoole in the late 70s (see D00375 and DS1 plate 38) and perhaps influenced this mural in CNR Springfield Road.
As far as we know, this is the only image of this mural (available on-line, at least).
Iris Drive, west Belfast
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Copyright © 1981 Paddy Duffy
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Paddy Duffy Collection 