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Finding the connection between the public and statues

Here in Ireland, we love to criticise landmarks, statues and monuments. Many have caused controversy and have gained their own nicknames but others have drawn crowds from around the world. Last week, the statue of Michael Collins was unveiled in Cork and it got us thinking about our relationships with statues and public art. Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, sent us this report on our fascination with statues.

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15.55 24 Oct 2023


Finding the connection between the public and statues


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15.55 24 Oct 2023


Here in Ireland, we love to criticise landmarks, statues and monuments.

Many have caused controversy and have gained their own nicknames but others have drawn crowds from around the world.

Last week, the statue of Michael Collins was unveiled in Cork and it got us thinking about our relationships with statues and public art.

Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie, sent us this report on our fascination with statues.


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