Tributes to Ford in the village of Ballinascarthy where Henry Ford’s father was born

For anyone whizzing by Ballinascarthy on the N71, it’s hard to miss the gleaming stainless steel statue of an iconic Model T Ford.

Some days, you might even spot the occasional bride perched in its front seat, posing for a wedding day photo.

“I tell you, there isn’t a day that there isn’t someone stopped here, getting photographs at that car,” laughs local woman Betty Hennessy.