"Patriots Flag" being erected in Abbey Square, Enniscorthy for 1916

arseagon

I'd like to hear peoples opinions of the new structure?

Personally I hate the look of it, I think it doesn't fit with it's surroundings at all and that the council should had had some degree of public consultation on it instead of going off half cocked with a single design decided on by them alone.

If you feel inclined there's a petition set up to voice your discontent on the matter here:

https://www.change.org/p/the-chairperson-of-enniscorthy-municipal-district-enniscorthy-against-the-abbey-square-monument?recruiter=135563150&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Feel free to voice your opinions positive or negative on the matter here though as well.

vicwatson

Sort of money involved here ??

Del.Monte

vicwatson wrote: »

Sort of money involved here ??

Sure it's only ratepayers money what does it matter. Between the flag and the planned destruction of the Slaney we will be over-run with tourists.

Ian7

I haven't done much digging around on this issue but I would love to know how much its costing and if there was any tender procedure carried out (as it is public funding, unless Keith Doyle paid for it himself.). All we know so far is that technical drawings were done by Kent Steel Ireland.

Personally, I think it is a terrible design, not a bit reflective of what its supposed to represent. And the council think the majority of people are in favour..even though there was no apparent public consultation process/survey.

slippy wicket

The 'artists impression' looks incredibly vulgar and not in fitting with the surroundings.
Maybe in actuality it will look better but I'm not hopeful.