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This bronze monument of Daniel O'Connell, pays tribute to the famous Irishman who won emancipation for Ireland's catholics and advocated the values of nonviolent Irish nationalism.

The O'Connell Monument, in Dublin, Ireland, is also known as the meeting place of locals and is called 'The Angels.' Four angels surround the base of the statue and represent the 'winged victories'; patriotism, courage, eloquence, and fidelity. There is evidence of bullet holes in several places on the statues. from the 1916 Easter Rising.

The statues were created by John Henry Foley from in the mid 1800s.

My memories begin as a five-year-old-free-spirit discovering and creating anything 'beautiful.' I was bold, creative, curious, and loved adventure. It stands to reason that when I spray painted the neighbor's black hearse a sparkling shade of silver that I was destined to be an artist. Now that I'm in my 7th decade, my free spirit has settled down a bit (the hearse owner would be glad). Still, curiosity, creativity, and an eye for beauty define me. Lots of things inspire me in my art. I love traveling, and have been afforded the opportunity to see wonderful places all over the world. I then share our travel destinations with others so they can experience the beauty out there too. Another passion of mine is ornamental gardening. Flowers...