West Cork’s little elephant packs trunk for London

A BABY elephant designed by an Irish schoolgirl is packing his bags for London to help save an endangered species – and promote west Cork in the process.

Aoife Burke, 10, from Drogheda, won a nationwide competition to create the design for the sculpture which will represent Ireland at the Elephant Parade in London.

The winning artwork, which was inspired by Irish myths and legends, was executed in Clonakilty by renowned Irish artist Bill Griffin, who paints entirely with his fingers.