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Willem VS
May 24, 2026
Cycling
The artwork The Sentinel is a striking and modern beacon guarding the northern entrance to Westport. This impressive bronze sculpture by Irish artist Vivienne Roche was unveiled in 1992 and has since become an iconic landmark for travellers entering or leaving the town towards the Mayo mountains. Note the abstract shapes, reminiscent of the sails of ships that once sailed Clew Bay.
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scaurum
June 27, 2022
Hiking
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.
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.
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