Roscommon sculptor Mark Feeley received a standing ovation at the recent official launch of the 'Souls of Ranelagh' monument. The monument, which was commissioned by the Roscommon Town Team, features three figures, a woman, man, and child, the latter two emerging from the Lecarrow limestone rock as if stepping out of the distant past. During the launch at the Áras an Chontae, chairman of the Roscommon Town Team, Larry Brennan said it was an inspired decision by the Town Team to select Mr Feeley. Being a local man, he believed in it and knew what was wanted,” said Mr Brennan before addressing Mr Feeley himself. “At all times you were a pleasure to work with .” “I always wanted to be a rock star,” Mr Feeley joked as he took the podium.

Source: The Herald February 12, 2024 13:00 UTC