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Athlone - Baile Átha Luain
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(Franciscan Church)

Saint Francis and the Boy

artist unknown
1976

Description

Statue of St. Francis of Assisi and a boy with doves. According to tradition, the boy was bringing doves to the market in Siena to sell when he met the saint, who persuaded the youngster to give him the doves so that they could be set free.
The statue was erected in 1976 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.

Signature

?? 1976

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Athlone, History of Town.

Locatie (N 53°25'23" - W 7°56'17") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie327; Photograph: 21 June 2014
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