THERE was joy among music fans in Dublin last week when Dublin City Council unveiled the reinstated Philip Parris Lynott statue on Harry Street.
The much loved artwork of the Thin Lizzy star, created by artist Paul Daly, was originally unveiled in 2005 and has become one of the city’s most popular public sculptures with fans coming from far and wide to see it.
Sadly the statue suffered severe damage in May when it was pushed over and had to be removed to get repaired.
The repair work was skilfully carried out at CAST Bronze Foundry and the statue has now been returned to its original place on Harry Street, just off Grafton Street.
Cllr Mary Freehill, representing Lord Mayor of Dublin, OisÃn Quinn, and Phil’s mother, Philomena Lynott, were among those who attended the unveiling ceremony.
A great line up of events took place from Thursday through to Sunday to mark the occasion.
Cllr Freehill, said:
“It gives me great pleasure to join with Philip’s mother, Philomena, in the unveiling of the fully restored statue of Philip today.
“Everyone was disappointed when the statue was damaged and Dublin City Council had to remove it for repair.
“Now it is back in its rightful place here in the centre of Dublin on Harry Street. The Boy is Back in Town.
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Philomena Lynott said:
“It was the fans and their tireless efforts to raise funds for the statue that put it there in the first place and I will always be so grateful to them for that support.
“I want to thank Leo Higgins and the team in Cast Foundry for all the hard work fixing Philip, they have done a great job.
“I also want to say thanks to all who have helped getting the statue back to us so that visitors from home and abroad can enjoy having their picture taken with him again.
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Ms Lynott added:
“The Old Town just hasn’t been the same without him.
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