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Barra Unveils New Bronze Saint Finbarr Statue | Cork News
On the Isle of Barra, twelve hundred locals are set to gather this Friday for a historic unveiling: a massive new bronze statue of Saint Finbarr, the patron saint who brought Christianity to the island centuries ago. This striking 50% larger replica replaces a crumbling 1970s concrete version, thanks to a community-led fundraiser and local artist Margaret Somerville’s original design. The ceremony, led by the local priest and featuring Irish cultural performances by school kids, celebrates deep-rooted ties between Ireland and Scotland—and honors a legacy that still shapes the island’s…
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