Millennium Child - Christchurch Place, Dublin, Ireland
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This sculpture, "Millennium Child", was created and placed here to celebrate the millennium in the year 2000. The work is by the artist John Behan.
Waymark Code: WMQZ6W
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Date Posted: 04/18/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The bronze sculpture depicts three children holding hands with the two outer children holding the one in the middle in the air. It is located outside the Peace Park in Dublin and was unveiled on 8th November 2000.

The plaque, at the base of the sculpture, reads:

Millennium Child

Barnados
celebrating children in the new millennium
unveiled by
President of Ireland Mary McAleese
on 8th November 2000
supported by Tipperary Crystal

Artist: John Behan

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Millennium Child

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: John Behan

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 8th November 2000

Materials used: Bronze

Location: At the entrance gate to Dublin's Peace Park.
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