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Thomas Kettle Memorial — Saint Stephen's Green

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Thomas Kettle Memorial — Saint Stephen's Green
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Freestanding bronze bust of Thomas Kettle, dated 1919 and erected c. 1937. Bronze sculpted bust, inscribed with creator's mark to rear 'Albert G. Power R.H.A. 1919', mounted on minor pedestal over square-plan limestone plinth and stepped base, inscribed 'Thomas M. Kettle 1880-1916 - Born in County Dublin 9th February 1880 - Killed At Guinchy 9th September 1916 - Poet Essayist Patriot' and 'Died not for Flag, nor King, nor Emperor - But for a dream born in a herdman's shed - And for the secret Scripture of the poor', respectively. Facing west, located to east side of central parterre of Saint Stephen's Green on semi-circular lawn with planting to east, ornamental pagoda to south and fountain to west.

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