Author: larkfield

  • Youghal Boardwalk

    Youghal Boardwalk Youghal Boardwalk Youghal is a coastal town located in County Cork, Ireland. It has a rich history, with medieval walls, a 13th-century Norman church, and other historical landmarks. Youghal is situated at the mouth of the River Blackwater and has a long sandy beach and now the Youghal Boardwalk. Youghal is a coastal…

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    Edmund Burke Statue

    Edmund Burke Statue Edmund Burke Statue Edmund Burke Statue, Edmund Burke 1729-1797 Irish Statesman served in the Whig Party in House of Commons. Edmund Burke Statue, Edmund Burke 1729-1797 Irish Statesman served in the Whig Party in House of Commons. This statue was erected 1868 and unveiled by the Prince of Wales. The bronze statue…

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    Daniel O Connell Statue

    Daniel O Connell Statue Daniel O’Connell Statue The Daniel O Connell Statue and monument is widely regarded as one of the finest pieces of work by John Henry Foley, finished by his assistant Thomas Brock. Unveiled August 15th 1882. The Daniel O Connell Statue and monument is widely regarded as one of the finest pieces of work by John…

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    Oscar Wilde Statue

    Oscar Wilde Statue Molly Malone Statue Phil Lynott Statue Luke Statue Edmund Burke Statue Ask Gemini Danny Osborne (Sculpture) Danny Osborne was born in England in 1949 and known for public sculptures including his Oscar Wilde Statue which resides in Merrion Square close to the National Gallery. This statue cost £45,000 commissioned by Guinness Ireland Group….

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    Molly Malone Statue

    Molly Malone Statue  Molly Malone Statue  This statue is close to Trinity College and Grafton Street. Molly sold sea food such as Mussels which today comes at a price in posh restaurant’s but was known as peasant food at the time. Molly has given the Dub’s (Dubliners) an unofficial anthem ‘Cockles and Mussels’ a popular…