The Greater Shankill and its residents were also subjected to a number of bombings and shootings by Irish republican paramilitary forces . During 1971 two pub bombings took place on the Shankill , one in May at the Mountainview Tavern at which several people were injured and a second at the Four Step Inn in September which resulted in two deaths . A further bomb exploded at the Balmoral Furnishing Company on 11 December that same year , resulting in four deaths , including two infants . Another pub attack followed on 13 August 1975 when the IRA opened fire on patrons outside the Bayardo Bar and then left a bomb inside the crowded bar area , killing four civilians and one UVF member . Brendan McFarlane was given a life sentence for his part in the attack
Balmoral Furnishing Company
1971 Balmoral Furniture Company bombing
Shankill Road