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Wall mural of K Nugent at Belfast

Belfast. Wall mural of K Nugent - The First Blanket Man. Date: 2011

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2011 Belfast Blanket First Mural Nugent Troubles


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This evocative wall mural, painted in 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, pays tribute to Kieran Nugent, also known as "The First Blanket Man." Nugent was a prominent figure in the Northern Irish civil rights movement and the Troubles, which lasted from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. He was a member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and was imprisoned multiple times for his activism. The mural depicts Nugent wearing a blanket, a symbol of the protest against the mistreatment of Republican prisoners in the 1970s. The blankets were used to shield prisoners from the cold and humiliation of being searched naked. This peaceful form of resistance became known as the "blanket protest." The mural is a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of those who fought for civil rights and an end to the violence and injustice that plagued Northern Ireland for decades. It is a testament to the transformative power of art and the importance of remembering and acknowledging the past. Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, is home to many such murals, which tell the story of the Troubles and the people who lived through them. These murals serve as a reminder of the past, but also as a symbol of hope and reconciliation. They are a source of pride for the community and a reminder of the progress that has been made towards peace and unity in Northern Ireland. This photograph captures the essence of the mural and the powerful message it conveys. It is a poignant reminder of the past, but also a symbol of hope and resilience. The image of Kieran Nugent, the First Blanket Man, will forever be etched in the history of Northern Ireland and the struggle for civil rights and peace.

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