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Seán Heuston Monument

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Seán Heuston Monument
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The Seán Heuston Monument in Chapelizod puts Irish on one face of the pedestal and English on another. For those of us whose school Irish has deserted us, the translation is a short, dignified walk away. Best pretend you’re admiring the planting.

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Freestanding stone memorial, dated 1943, comprises figurative sculpted three-quarter bust supported on monolithic pedestal containing memorial inscription in English on southwest face and in Irish on northeast face. Surrounded by low-level planting, cast-iron boundary and concrete flagstones. Located at entrance to Peoples' Garden.
A fine figurative stone memorial statue by Lawrence Campbell commemorating Seán Heuston (1891-1916) one of sixteen men executed at Kilmainham Gaol for their role in leading the 1916 Rising. It is one of several statues and memorials contained within the landscape setting of Phoenix Park, representing the work of a varied assembly of artists and sculptors. The statue was erected by the Seán Heuston Memorial Committee, with the proceeds of an open day held at Kilmainham Gaol in 1938.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 50060076

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