From rock to ceramic — mosaic honours Lynott

IRELAND’S great rock legend Phil Lynott became a “grout” rock legend yesterday.

A unique mosaic tile tribute to the former Thin Lizzy frontman was unveiled by his mother, Philomena, in the new showroom of a Cork tile shop. Ms Lynott, who jetted in specially to unveil the 25,000-piece work of art, has given it her seal of approval.

The impressive mosaic captures her son’s image at the height of his success. The three-by-three metre piece is mounted upstairs in Tile and Bathroom World’s new second floor showroom in the Mahon Retail Park.