From Rio to Ireland: Sue Dolan presents an Olympic feat of creation

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, ceremonial splendour was preceded by evictions and bloody protest as inhabitants of a slum adjacent to the Olympic Village site battled for their right to stay in their homes.

From Rio to Ireland: Sue Dolan presents an Olympic feat of creation

When Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympics in 2016, ceremonial splendour was preceded by evictions and bloody protest as inhabitants of a slum adjacent to the Olympic Village site battled for their right to stay in their homes.

In Cork, artist Sue Dolan, watching footage of the protests on the international news, immediately became fascinated by the symbolism of the David and Goliath battle.

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