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Loughrea - Baile Locha Riach
Co. Galway - Gaillimh

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(St. Brendan's Cathedral)

Saint Brendan

Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert, called 'the Navigator', 'the Voyager', or 'the Bold';
(Fenit Island c. 484 - Eanachduin c. 577)
one of the early Irish monastic saints; chiefly renowned for his legendary quest to the 'Isle of the Blessed', also called Saint Brendan's Island
(Wikipedia)

Michael Shortall
1902

Loughrea - Baile Locha Riach / Saint Brendan

Description

Stone statue on the façade of the tower of St. Brendan's Cathedral. The cathedral was built 1897-1902.

Sculptor

Michael Shortall (1868-1951), Irish sculptor (Nival database).

Sources & Information

Thomas MacGreevy, St. Brendan's Cathedral, Loughrea, 1897-1947, The Capuchin Annual 1946-1947. pp.353-373 (on-line),

Locatie (N 53°11'49" - W 8°33'59") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie292; Photograph: 19 June 2014
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