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Standing tall and proud at the bottom of Peter Street is the magnificent six-metre-tall bronze and stainless-steel sculpture named The Sentinel. Created by acclaimed Achill-based sculptor Ronan Halpin, it depicts a ‘spirit horse and rider’ that both points the way to Croagh Patrick for pilgrims and protects the townspeople. It is both an angel and guardian.The sculpture sits on top of a circular stone pier, itself some four metres high. The pier symbolises the prow of a ship, with The Sentinel as the figurehead.This wonderful example of Irish public art was commissioned by the town in 2013 to celebrate being named The Best Place to Live in Ireland by The Irish Times.destinationwestport.com/explore-westport/the-story-behind-five-landmarks-in-westport-town
June 27, 2022
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