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Memorial
ID No.: |
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Memorial Title: |
Miami Showband Memorial ("Lets Dance") |
Commemorating: |
The three members of the Miami Showband who were killed by the UVF.
Information about person(s) commemorated |
Date of Incident: |
31 July 1975 |
Description: |
The monument is comprised of three elements. A small bronze plaque set into stone and mounted on a wall at waist height. A metal sculpture representing a dance movement. And brass 'footprints' set into the pavement on the street. The central element represent the three members of the Miami Showband who were killed. The different height of the three performers is represented in the sculpture and their ages are represented by the different number of 'dots' incorporated in the sculptor. |
Inscription(s): |
Names and ages of those killed along with the location of the killings. |
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Location
Address: |
Beside Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin,
County Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
n.a. |
Location Guide: |
Located on the north side of the street outside the former National Ballroom building; next door to the Hugh Lane Gallery. |
Map
Grid Ref: |
IO156352 |
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Co-ordinates: |
X: 315631, Y: 235154 |
Previous Location: |
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Nature: |
Civilian |
Physical Type: |
Plaque, and sculpture with bronze 'footprints' on the pavement. |
Physical Materials: |
Stone and Metal Brass Bronze |
Setting: |
Street |
Access: |
Public Unrestricted |
Post Unveiling: |
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Commissioned
By: |
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Artist(s): |
Redmond Herrity (Sculptor) www.redmondherrity.com |
Date
Unveiled: |
10 December 2007 |
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First Viewed: |
22 January 2008 |
Last Viewed: |
22 January 2008 |
Photographs: |
7 |
Comments: |
The monument was unveiled by Bertie Ahern then Taioseach on Monday 10 December 2007. The building where the sculpture is situated is listed and there were height restrictions on the size of the of the monument. The Miami Showband used to regularly play at the National Ballroom. |
Compiler: |
Martin Melaugh |
