Portadown Defenders flute band (Fb) – their annual parade through the centre of Portadown took place on August 16th (Fb).
Union St/Margaret St, Edgarstown, Portadown
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Portadown True Blues
Two plaques have been added to the Portadown True Blues mural in Edgarstown, Portadown (as compared with the images from 2021). They read “In loving memory of Richard “Dickie” Craven. Fondly remembered by the Portadown True Blues F.B.” and “In loving memory of Mark “E.T.” Elliott. Fondly remembered by the Portadown True Blues F.B.” Craven died in at the end of July, 2021, (Fb) and Elliott also in 2021 (Fb).
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In Deo Speramus
“In Deo speramus”. “Edgarstown Remembers” “our forty-two fallen sons who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their tomorrow for our today in the Great War 1914-1918.” “Dear Lord, I am just a soldier, a protector of our land/A servant called to battle when my country takes a stand./I pray for strength and courage and a heart that will forgive/For peace and understanding in a world for all to live./My family’s prayers are with me, no matter where I roam./Please listen when I’m lonely and return me safely home – Unknown”
Union Street, Edgarstown, Portadown
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Red Hand, Red Lion
The ‘Lion Rampant’ in the crest of (Glasgow) Rangers FC comes from the Royal Banner Of Scotland (where it has a blue tongue and blue claws) (WP); the national flag of Scotland is the St Andrew’s Saltire, which appears in the centre of the trio at the top of this mural, between the red hand of Northern Ireland and the red lion. The “RFC” crest, including the word “Ready”, appeared on players’ shirts between 1990 and 1995 (WP).
There has been a version of this mural in Edgarstown, Portadown, since (at least) 2002, though previously it gave 1873 as the date of formation – see M04154 from 2008 and X00508 from 2011.
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Ársa Ach Ór
The Power’s whiskey (web) slogan “Old but gold” has here been translated into Irish as “ársa ach ór” and the red diamond from the ‘gold label’ is now agitating for “An Dream Dhearg [web] – #AchtAnoıs #CeartaTeanga” [The Red Group – #BillNow #LanguageRights].
There is also (below) a new tribute to Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí, similar to the one at An Chultúrlann – for which, see Dorn San Aer.
At Tí Mhadáın/Madden’s Bar in Berry Street, Belfast city centre, replacing the Paddy mural.
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A Corner With A Difference!
A poem of appreciation for the Bogside Artists and The People’s Gallery, with images of the 12 murals that can currently be seen:
“Known as Aggro Corner,/at the foot of Rossville Street/It was there at the “Battle of the Bogside”/Where people used to meet//All those years of our troubles/You can capture in a day/At the gateway to the Bogside/The people’s gallery on display.//They brought the Bogside back to life/From its darkest days of trouble and strife/Their painted murals on each gable wall/Have become world famous and the fairest of all.//Reflecting memories of our past/Each one a treasure that will last/They give back to the people/What we thought was gone/Thanks to the Bogside Artists/Our memories will live on.”
“An appreciation to the Bogside Artists who have painted our story! Most humble and dedicated, as they continue to strive, without seeking personal glory!”
“Remember the late William Kelly brother of Tom Kelly who passed away January 10th 2017. Trusting in God’s unfailing love RIP William. © Michael Feeney”
Rossville Street at the eastern end of Kells Walk.
See also: And The Next Moment … | The Saturday Matinee
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Derry Girls
The Derry Girls, and the wee fella, James, are a tourist attraction, thanks to the success of the television show. The mural was updated in 2022 ahead of the third (and final) season, with Michelle holding up three fingers rather than two (compare with the image from 2020).
In Orchard St, London-/Derry, by UVArts (ig).
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Thousands Are Sailing
Shane O’Malley’s (web) piece for the “Famine Street Art Trail” (youtube) in Derry was inspired by the tune The Coffin Ships (score | youtube) by Tommy Peoples (web). The other piece in the “trail” is Omin’s Stars, Look Down/A Réaltaí, Féachaíg’ Anuas.
Great James Street, Derry
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The Punk Of The Parish
“For Mickey Griffiths, the punk of this parish.” In the 1970s and ’80s, Mickey Griffiths from the Brandywell, Derry, served as drummer and lyricist for a series of Derry punk bands: Idol Threats, Dick Tracy & The Green Disaster, The Shameless Hussies, and The Hitlers (NIPunk). Griffiths died in November of 2018 (Derry Now) and this mural was painted in Castle Street/Magazine Street by UV Arts (ig) to remember both him and the 45th anniversary of the Undertones’s hit ‘Teenage Dreams’ (Fb).
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The Menin Gate
The Menin Gate memorial, at the eastern edge of Ypres, Belgium, commemorates 54,896 Commonwealth soldiers who died in the area during WWI and whose bodies were not recovered. “To the armies of the British Empire who stood here from 1914 to 1918 and to those of their dead who have no known grave.”
The buglers below have remained unfinished since (at least) 2018.
Ebrington Street, off Bond’s Street, Londonderry, leading to the Ebrington Centre car park.
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