celbridge

Mr French / Lawarence supplies a wider view earlier - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000322134

Edit - He is holding a stick in his right hand.

Looking through the survey photos on the NBHS (NIAH) site it appears Mr Boru is not there anymore.
NLI needs a Missing Statue tag.

www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/11805...

O Mac As you wish!

And you reminded me of this statue, so added Moving, rather than Missing Statue tag.
[https://flic.kr/p/whSXd5]

“AI Overview The famous wooden carving at Celbridge Abbey in County Kildare, historically localized as the "Brian Boru Statue", is a rustic, weather-worn sculpture. It stands within the tranquil, historic grounds along the River Liffey that were famously associated with Jonathan Swift.
Historically, this piece is an example of local folklore rather than an authentic depiction of the High King.
It is one of a few scattered, traditional representations of Brian Boru found around Ireland”

Still no news of his current whereabouts

Has the statue succumbed to decay, being wooden, and no longer exists?

One leg shorter than the other?

Resisting the urge to tag cars (as we are wont to do), but I think there's a VW hatchback (maybe a Jetta or Passat), a Renault 5, and a Micra (or maybe a Fiesta). I can't see the OPW allowing anyone (staff or visitor) to park their hatchbacks out front like that any more. More interesting though is the restoration work on the parapet top right. And the trees. Comparing to the 19th century photo they seem to be the same trees and shrubs. And I suppose why wouldn't they be - after 100 years of care and topiary.

Subpopulus Hibernia 100 years ago the photographer would have had his camera mounted on a tripod complete with spirit level. He would also have a a "rising front" on his camera to avoid the dreaded "converging verticals" we see here. Progress eh?? Bob

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Modelled on Amiens street station, perhaps, or Tara street fire station?

derangedlemur And just as comfortable?

Still there, as the K Club www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/11809...

Both are "Italianate" in inspiration. Google Earth Link earth.app.goo.gl/941uca #googleearth

Was the building work for the addition of the weathervane?