Arty G. McGonigle and Gizmo brushed metal plaque — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

A brushed metal plaque on High Street in County Tyrone honours Arty G. McGonigle, 1948-2007, who entertained passers-by from that spot for nearly thirty years with acoustic guitar, self-penned songs, wit and friendliness. Young people helped pay for the memorial after his untimely death. Charlie Fox’s photograph shows Arty in a reflective mood beside Gizmo, his faithful canine companion.

This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Arty G. McGonigle 1948-2007. From this spot Arty, beloved son of Omagh, entertained passers by for nigh on thirty years. His inimitable style of music, singing self penned lyrics to acoustic guitar, was combined with a ready wit and natural friendliness. Arty had a particular affinity with young people and they responded to his untimely death by running fund raising events. These events paid for the erection of this memorial plaque. Pictured in Charlie Fox's iconic photograph, is Arty in a reflective mood, accompanied by his faithful canine companion Gizmo.

Arty G. McGonigle was a beloved street performer from Omagh known for his unique acoustic performances and self-penned lyrics; he is remembered for his connection with young people and the community's fundraising efforts to erect a memorial plaque after his untimely death.

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