The murals of Northern Ireland depict the region's past and present divisions, you either love them or loathe them. Are these murals street art, political or religious propaganda, gang related or just pure graffiti - you decide!
The majority of these murals promote either republican or loyalist political beliefs, often glorifying paramilitary groups such as the Provisional Irish Republican Army, Ulster Freedom Fighters, and the Ulster Volunteer Force. While others commemorate people who have lost their lives in paramilitary or military attacks.
Other murals are political or religious in nature, some commemorate events such as the Great Irish Famine (1845–1849), and other moments in Irish history. Many portray events from Irish mythology, but most depict events from the troubles.
As many as 2,000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since the troubles started in the 1970s.
More recently, these murals have become an attraction for a different reason. Visitors to Belfast now take bus and black taxi tours of their locations. Belfast Mural Locations
Murals representing peace and tolerance are becoming increasingly popular, with school groups either designing or painting murals in and around their schools.
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The majority of these murals promote either republican or loyalist political beliefs, often glorifying paramilitary groups such as the Provisional Irish Republican Army, Ulster Freedom Fighters, and the Ulster Volunteer Force. While others commemorate people who have lost their lives in paramilitary or military attacks.
As many as 2,000 murals have been documented in Northern Ireland since the troubles started in the 1970s.
Murals representing peace and tolerance are becoming increasingly popular, with school groups either designing or painting murals in and around their schools.
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