Statues - Hither & Thither

 

Description

Bronze bust of Houlihan, making a mouth gesture which was his trademark.
Unveiled 16 January 2004 by Munster rugby hero and Currow native Mick Galwey and North Kerry TD Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, - in presence of Con Houlihan.
Castleisland artist James O'Reilly did the stone work and lettering.

Inscription(s)

Signature

Sculptor

• Hugh Hanratty (Dun Laoghaire 1953 - 2012, Irish sculptor and Master of Kenpo karate (Obituary).

Sources & Information

• Terrace Talk, Cheers rise in Castleisland as the striking Bust of Con Houlihan is unveiled complete with his trademark hand to mouth gesture.
• The Kerryman, 22 Jan 2004, Cons word sets gold standard in sport.

Tags

• Town: Castleisland - Oileán Ciarraí
• County: Co. Kerry - Ciarraí
• Country: Ireland
• Bust (man)
• Hanratty, Hugh
• Houlihan, Con
• Journalist

Locatie (N 52°13'51" - W 9°27'51") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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