A gigantic opportunity for Limerick
FROM Friday, the city of Limerick will see something incredible. Towering against the sky, a great figure will stamp the streets, reducing awed watchers to pygmies. Is it Finn McCool, returning as promised to rescue Ireland from its foes? Will huge mailed fists shake against encroaching Europe? Will enormous leather boots – no, hang on a minute. Make that carpet slippers.
The Royal de Luxe will bring its best-loved giant puppet, the gently-smiling 37ft Grandmother, to the City of Culture, thereby providing not only the biggest sensation and crowd-puller of the year, and opportunities for local businesses in these recession-ravaged times.
