Survey Data
Reg No
16318011
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1990 - 1995
Coordinates
319061, 188023
Date Recorded
09/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding bronze statue of politician Charles Stewart Parnell erected in 1991 to commemorate the centenary of his death. The statue is set on a block-like granite plinth with scabbled finish and ‘Parnell’ inscribed on the front (south) face. The statue is the work of sculptor Fred Conlen and is set within a small paved area overlooking a public park. A small plaque set into the retaining wall behind the monument states that it was unveiled by President Mary Robinson in September 1991.
Appraisal
Memorable prominently sited monument which adds interest to an otherwise largely plain (albeit attractive) area of public parkland.