Unique Statue to Four Gaelic Poets
Neighborhood: Killarney
Phone: +353 64 3 1633
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The Speir Bhean (Spirit Woman) monument is a commissioned statue honouring Kerry's four leading Gaelic poets. Somewhat stark, the statue was a controversial choice. The four commemorated men are Piaras Feirtear (1616-1653), Geoffrey O'Donoghue (120-1690), Aogan O'Rahilly (1670-1726), and Eoghan Rua O'Sullivan (1748-1784). In addition to writing evocative poetry, Piaras Feirtear was an active fighter for Irish independence. It is particularly poignant that he was hung across the roundabout from the monument, where the Franciscan Friary
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