Workshop

Workshop

In this section, we will keep you up-to-date on the actual manufacturing process of the project. Knut and I have divided up the different elements of the work that we will each undertake in our respective...
TIG welding training

TIG welding training

When I was serving my apprenticeship with Barney O’Connor in Tullamore during the 1960’s we would often have to use the services of the Tyrrell Brothers (ironwworks) in Market Square, Tullamore. I was always fascinated by welding. So when this contract...
Replica site

Replica site

From early on in the planning process we thought it would be a good idea to replicate the actual memorial site at the back of my workshop here in Rhode. The reason for this is two-fold:  it enables us to come to terms with the actual area Limerick Co. Council have...
Preparation

Preparation

After Concern issued the call for submissions, I contacted Knut and asked him if he would come on-board with me to make a submission. We had numerous face-to-face meetings in both his workshop in Rathcoole and in mine here in Rhode. We also had quite a few meetings...
Actual site

Actual site

The actual site allocated by Limerick Co. Council for the Finucane Memorial is at Barringtons Pier, Limerick City. It is situated on the banks of the River Shannon and a very popular area for...