'Amergin' - Headleys Bridge, County Kerry, Ireland
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 52° 19.856 W 009° 21.525
29U E 475553 N 5797907
Sculpture along N21 of man with birds on his out stretched arms.
Waymark Code: WMAG8G
Location: Munster, Ireland
Date Posted: 01/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The Corten steel 6 meter tall sculpture entitled "Amegin" was inspired by the "Songs of Amergin", a mythical Celtic druid and poet. The poet was originally from Spain and enchanted the native Irish with his poetry. The sculpture was built at sculptor Ronan Halpin's studio on Achill Island.


Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Amergin

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ronan Halpin

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2008

Materials used: Corten steel

Location: N21 between Abbeyfeale and Castleisland in County Kerry
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