1997 Coalisland attack
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On the evening of 26 March 1997, the Provisional Irish Republican Army East Tyrone Brigade launched an improvised grenade attack on the fortified Royal Ulster Constabulary/British Army base in Coalisl
Coalisland approaching from the east, with the former RUC base's radio masts in the background
Platers Hill in Coalisland (2009), looking toward the town center and former RUC/Army base (middle)
1997 Northern Ireland riots
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From 6 to 11 July 1997 there were mass protests, fierce riots, and gun battles in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. Irish nationalists/republicans, in some cases supported by the Provis
"Drumcree, The Garvaghy Road July 1997" by military artist David Rowlands, oil paint on canvas, 91cm x 61 cm, painting owned by the 1st Battalion (The Cheshires) The Mercian Regiment which depicts British soldiers during the rioting on Garvaghy Road
Drumcree Church near Portadown
A placard against Orange marches in Catholic/nationalist areas
Butcher Gate, scene of the violence in Derry