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1916 memorial to be unveiled in Mervue

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A sculpture dedicated to the leaders of the 1916 rising will be unveiled in Mervue tomorrow. (Wednesday 7/12)
A granite monument featuring the proclamation and a bi-lingual plaque outlining the history of Mervue will be unveiled at the event
The monument was designed by local engineer Gerry Hanniffy and the stonework has been carried out by the Claddagh Crafts Cottage and the Galway Salvage Gallery.
The new sculpture is localed near the Mervue bus stop – just down the road from the controversial Sinn Féin plaque which was placed at Connolly Avenue on Holy Thursday.
The unveiling of the new sculpture will take place at 1pm tomorrow (Wednesday December 7th)


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