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Fermoy - Mainistir Fhear Maí
Co. Cork - Corcaigh

Saint James Place

Mainistir Fhear Maí

Monastery of the Men of the Plain

Mick Davis
2001

Fermoy - Mainistir Fhear Maí / Mainistir Fhear Maí

Description

Sculpture group of three figures referencing to Cistercian monks. The central figure has the bible in his hands, the two outer figures are just 'empty' monk's habits. On the base if each statue is one of the three words forming the Irish name of the town: Mainistir Fhear Maí (= monastery of the Men of the Plain).

The Cork City Council site ascribe this sculpture to Michael Loughlin, although it is signed by Mick Davis.

Signature

mick davis | sculptor

Sculptor

Mick Davis, Irish sculptor (Website).

Sources & Information

Cork County Council, Artworks by Michael Loughlin.

Locatie (N 52°8'31" - W 8°16'34") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie128; Photograph: 14 June 2014
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