Artist Padraig Mitchell, who led the team involved in the mural project, set the ball rolling on the ceremony. People gave him space when he was in townMitchell said Charlton was the most famous ever resident of Ballina and his frequent presence had done much to enhance the area. All he wanted was a bit of craic.”Eugene Maguire from Ballina said “gentlemanly” Charlton sang a song at his daughter Muriel’s 21st birthday. “Jack loved Ballina,” he said. He had a great appetite.”As the ceremony continued, two men waist-deep in water and swathed in angling gear continued to fish the adjacent Ridge Pool.

Source: The Irish Times July 21, 2020 18:45 UTC