The
unveiling of the Dublin legend’s statues was attended by hundreds. One - a
representation of Kelly sitting, singing and playing his five-string banjo by
John Coll - is on South King Street on the south of the Liffey.
It
was donated to the city by the late Gerry Hunt.
The
second was commissioned by Dublin City Council. It is a large bust capturing
Kelly's face mid-song by Vera Klute and is located on Guild Street near Kelly's
Sheriff Street home.
President
Michael D Higgins unveiled both, to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the
singer's death in the presence of Luke’s niece Paula McCann’
President
Higgins hailed the singer for his music and commitment to human rights and
justice.
"Luke
had a unique ability to re-imagine and reinterpret the traditional music which
was experiencing a revival," he said. The last surviving member of The
Dubliners, John Sheahan, said it was wonderful to see such a large turn-out.
Many
have taken pictures and videos of the entire events and uploaded to various
social media. Here are videos from two Youtubers:
Video from
Youtuber Mícheál Things that Happen Outside
Video from
Youtuber Things that Happen Outside
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