Cow sculptor in the market for commissions

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.

Saturday was the first market day in Ennis at which farmers and traders got to see the two 7.5ft farmers haggling over the price of the 6ft granite cow. The €40,000 sculpture is in the centre of the market area in Ennis.

Sculptor Barry Wrafter said: “The piece is getting a fantastic reaction. I’m delighted with that. People driving around the market are rubbernecking to get a better look at the piece and I saw others get on top of the cow. It’s great that people are interacting with it.”