Civil Rights Commemoration, Coalisland
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Civil Rights Commemoration, Coalisland
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 24 Jul 2009
The inscription reads, "The Coalisland - Dungannon Civil Rights March left this point on 24th August 1968. This was the first march in the historic and momentous campaign to establish Civil Rights in the north of Ireland. Marchers were forcefully prevented by the RUC from entering Dungannon Square This stone, erected on the fortieth anniversary, pays tribute to the courage and strength of those who carried forward the coming Civil Rights campaign - the marchers and stewards who stood against State and RUC threat and intimidation in August 1969 and the following years of struggle. 1968 Civil Rights Commemoration 2008" - It is located here Image]
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Image Location
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54.540061
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-6.702477