15 year-old Fıan Gerald McAuley was the first member of the IRA to die in the Troubles. He was shot in Waterville Street by a loyalist sniper while helping people move from burned-out homes in Bombay Street, along which the “peace” line separating the Falls and Shankill now runs, overlooking the Clonard Memorial Garden, site of the service for the 50th anniversary of McAuley’s death.
Click image to enlarge
Copyright © 2022 Paddy Duffy
T00830 [T00831] T00832 [T00833]
Paddy Duffy Collection 