What is recorded here
Joseph Howley Monument in Oran More has its hand reaching for a gun, a fierce warning to anyone considering mischief in the square. A pigeon, naturally, will read that as ‘vacant hat’.
Freestanding carved limestone statue, dated 1947, commemorating Joseph Howley, set on stepped square-plan limestone plinth. Inscriptions to east face of plinth. Set behind rubble stone plinth wall with recent railings.
Monument commemorating Commdt. Joseph Howley, who led a contingent of men from the area in an attempt to capture Oranmore Barracks in 1916. He was later shot dead by British forces in the War of Independence. The well finished statue, carved in the round, depicts Howley reaching for his gun, and is a prominent feature in the village and a local landmark.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30409509
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