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Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule
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Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule
Remember Castledawson (a UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) stronghold in County Derry) written on a staunchly Unionist postcard entitled Ulsters Oath - " Under no cirsumstances shall we submit to Home Rule" and " What we ve got we ll hold". Date: circa 1910
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Ulsters Oath: A Defiant Statement of Unionist Resolve from Castledawson, County Derry, Circa 1910 This evocative postcard, titled "Ulsters Oath," captures the unyielding spirit of the staunchly Unionist community in Castledawson, County Derry, during a tumultuous period in Irish history. The image features a fierce bulldog, symbolizing the resolve and determination of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and its supporters, who vowed "Under no circumstances shall we submit to Home Rule." Home Rule was a political movement advocating for self-governance in Ireland, which many in Ulster, particularly Protestants, opposed due to fears of domination by the predominantly Catholic population and the potential loss of their connection to Britain. The terrier in the foreground, with its unwavering gaze and clenched jaw, embodies the tenacity and unyielding spirit of the Ulster Unionists. The caption below, "What we've got we'll hold," further emphasizes their determination to protect their territory and the territorial dispute that fueled the tensions between Northern Ireland and the rest of Ireland. Castledawson, a stronghold of the UVF in County Derry, was a focal point of resistance to Home Rule. This postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted emotions and convictions that fueled the Northern Irish Troubles, which would persist for decades. The image of the bulldog has become an enduring symbol of the Unionist cause and the indomitable spirit of those who refused to submit to Home Rule.
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