Press Release.
Works commence on Public Art Sculpture in Balbriggan

Works have commenced on the Public Art Sculpture at the Harry Reynolds Road / Stephenstown Roundabout in Balbriggan.Balbriggan Town Council with the assistance of the Arts Office, Fingal County Council commissioned the sculpture following a competition which was advertised in the national Arts press.
A selection panel comprising representatives of the Town Council, Fingal County Council, Balbriggan Tidy Towns Committee and Balbriggan & District Chamber of Commerce selected the sculpture entitled “Open Volumes” by sculptor Mark Ryan.
The piece is a modern sculpture using a mixture of stainless steel and steel mesh which recognises Balbriggan’s heritage and history in that is it representative of the linen, hosiery and fishing industries.
The Town Council is arranging for public lighting and landscaping works to be carried out in the coming weeks and an official launch will be arranged shortly thereafter.
Further details available from Brian Murray, Town Clerk at 01-8412178. 15th February 2007 Regards, Martin Reilly.

All photographs courtesy of Brian Howley

 

 




    


   
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