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The Rise & Fall of Lord Dunkellin

September 9, 2017 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm UTC+0

Free

The eldest son of the lord Clanricarde of Portumna, Lord Dunkellin (1827-1867) served as MP for both Galway borough and county. In May 1922, a statue in his memory by renowned Victorian sculptor John Henry Foley was pulled from its pedestal in Eyre Square and unceremoniously dumped into the River Corrib. John local historian and author John Joe Conwell to find out why. Age 10+

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Date:
September 9, 2017
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm UTC+0
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
galwaycitymuseum.ie

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Galway City Museum
Phone
(091) 532 460
Email
museum@galwaycity.ie
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Galway City Museum
Galway City Museum
Spanish Parade, Galway H91 CX5P Ireland
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(091) 532460
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