Ballymurphy & Whiterock Murals

This memorial in Ballymurphy commemorates all the people of the area who were killed during the Troubles. The Ballymurphy Massacre of 1971, in which British soldiers killed eleven civilians, is one of the most significant events in the area's history.

Another part of the Ballymurphy memorial, which commemorates, amongst others, the beautiful Philomena Hanna who was shot dead in her chemist shop on the Springfield Road for nothing more than bringing medicines to "the other side."

A mural in Ballymurphy celebrating the men and women who fought for Irish independence. The area has a strong republican tradition and its murals reflect the community's history and identity.

A mural in the Whiterock area commemorating the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916, a pivotal moment in Irish history that led to the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State.

A mural celebrating the men and women from Whiterock who fought for Ireland. The Whiterock area, adjacent to Ballymurphy, shares much of the same history and community spirit.

This mural addresses the controversial claim that UVF hit squads were hired by the old Ulster government to target Catholics. "Collusion is not an illusion" became a rallying cry for those seeking truth and justice.

This mural is a "keep out" sign for the RUC (Royal Ulster Constabulary), protesting the use of plastic bullets in the Whiterock and Ballymurphy areas. Plastic bullets caused many injuries and deaths during the Troubles.

This mural calls for the granting of political prisoner status to republican prisoners held in Maghaberry jail. The issue of political status was central to the hunger strikes of 1981.