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War of Independence Memorial

commemorates 17 volunteers who were killed during the war of independence and Civil War 1916 - 1922

Patrick J. Sheahan
1955

Newcastle West - An Caisleán Nua / War of Independence Memorial

Description

Monument with at the front a marble sculpture depicting the Maid of Eire handing on the 'Torch of Freedom from the dying volunteers, to the youth of the Nation'. Below this a marble relief showing a shield with the coats of arms of the four Irish provinces.

The memorial was unveiled by the President of Ireland, Sean T. O'Ceallaigh on Easter Sunday, 10th April 1955.

Inscription(s)

DOṀNAĊ CÁSCA 1955
dífialaḋ an cuiṁneaċán go
Le n-a oirearcas
SEÁN T. Ó CEALLAIĠ
uaċtarán na héireann

On the other side is a plaque with a list of 17 names and the text:
tógadh an lia so i ndil-cuimne ar na laocra
ó iarthar luimní a thuit i gcogadh na saoirse

Memorial - list of names

We have photos of the list(s) of the names on this memorial. Contact us if you want to see these lists. (contact form)

Sculptor

Patrick J. Sheahan (no information).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Newcastle West.
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, War of Independence Memorial, Newcastle West, County Limerick.

Locatie (N 52°26'58" - W 9°3'32") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie246; Photograph: 18 June 2014
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