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Millennium Child

John Behan
2000

Description

Bronze sculpture of three dancing children. It was unveiled in November 2000 by President of Ireland Mary McAleese in November 2000 to celebrate 'the Children of the New Millennium'.

Inscription(s)

Millennium Child

Barnardos
celebrating children in the new millennium.
Unveiled by
President of Ireland Mary McAleese
on 8^th November 2000
supported by Tipperary Crystal.

Artist: John Behan

Sculptor

John Behan - Seán Ó Beacháin (1938), Irish sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

h2g2, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition, Extended Dublin Statue Trail, Created Nov 19, 2002 | Updated Nov 25, 2014.
Wikipedia, Peace Park, Dublin.
South Dublin Libraries Local Studies, Lost Dublin: The Tholsel.

Locatie (N 53°20'33" - W 6°16'17") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie100; Photograph: 13 June 2014
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Statues - Hither & Thither

Millennium Child

Description

Inscription(s)

Sculptor

Sources & Information

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Locatie (N 53°20'33" - W 6°16'17") (Satellite view: Google Maps)