Sculpture based on Adam King's virtual hug unveiled

Adam King's celebrated 'Virtual Hug' is now immortalised in Kilkenny as a major piece of sculpture, unveiled by Adam himself,and fellow Kilkenny native and paralympian Mary Fitzgerald, as part of Kilkenny Day celebrations in the city.  Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke

A sculpture based on a little boy's virtual hug which captured the hearts of the nation during Covid-19 lockdown, has been unveiled in Kilkenny.

Eight-year-old Adam King from Cork touched the lives of millions of people after his appearance on the RTÉ's  Late Late Toy Show in November 2020 brought joy to so many in Ireland, and around the world.