1978 Portlaoise Jail - IRA "Provisionals"

📜 A highly collectible and historically significant textile artwork, dated 1978, from Portlaoise Jail – one of Ireland’s most notable high-security prisons. This framed piece is hand-decorated and boldly titled "Provisionals", referring to the Provisional IRA, and features a central green map of Ireland flanked by symbolic imagery of fists holding flame-tipped daggers in broken chains. 🖋️ Surrounding the artwork are numerous original signatures of inmates, with noted locations such as Belfast, Dublin, and Derry, making this a unique snapshot of Republican prisoners’ solidarity during The Troubles. ✍️ Notable signed names include: Johnny Carson (Belfast) Mickey Melly (Belfast) Pat Scanlon (Dublin) Terry Sloan Jim Fegan (Belfast) And others 🕰️ Dated in the bottom corner: 1978 🖼️ Inscription at the bottom: "To Brian, Alice & Family from Johnny (Portlaoise Jail)" 📐 Framed and preserved behind glass, the textile is in good vintage condition with signs of age that only add to its authenticity and character. 💬 Note: This item is sold strictly as a historical collectible and not intended to promote or glorify any political movement.