Survey Data
Reg No
16322015
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Historical, Social
Original Use
Monument
In Use As
Monument
Date
1895 - 1900
Coordinates
324275, 173419
Date Recorded
02/07/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Monument, erected 1898, commemorating the centenary of 1798 Rebellion and the death of Father Michael Murphy with an animated life-size statue by G. Smyth of Dublin depicting him in the act of leading the rebellion. The statue is set on a square grey limestone pedestal with portraits of Irish patriots including Wolfe Tone, Esmond Kyan and Anthony Perry. The arrangement is protected by wrought iron railings.
Appraisal
A monument commemorating the role of Fr. Michael Murphy in the 1798 Rising. The monument has an imposing setting overlooking the Parade Ground.