Plan to erect statue in honour of Ronnie Drew

A statue of Ronnie Drew may soon be erected in his beloved Dublin under a plan being discussed by the city's council, it emerged today.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2008 - 15:21

A statue of Ronnie Drew may soon be erected in his beloved Dublin under a plan being discussed by the city's council, it emerged today.

Deputy Lord Mayor Emer Costello believes there is broad support among her colleagues for a fitting memorial to the folk legend among the streets he helped make famous.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Dublin Place: Grafton Street Place: City Hall Person: Ronnie Drew Person: Deputy Person: Lord Mayor Person: Emer Costello Person: DUBLIN Person: Costello Person: Phil Lynott Person: Drew Person: Luke Kelly Organisation: Dublin City Council Organisation: The Dubliners Organisation: Arts Strategic Policy Committee

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