An out-of-work craftsman is hoping the “fantastic reaction” to his 22-ton sculpture depicting a market day scene can result in him finding employment again.

THE chairman of the Ennis Sculpture Initiative fears the town may lose out on a €40,000 sculpture depicting a market-day scene.

THE prospects of a “people’s memorial” for the victims of industrial schools and clerical sex abuse being erected in Ennis, Co Clare, received a blow yesterday.