'World’s smallest public statue' proposed for Cork mosquito linked to death of Oliver Cromwell

Green Party councillor Oliver Moran says the unusual proposal could become a quirky tourist attraction for Cork city

Cork City Council is set to consider a proposal for a tiny statue honouring a mosquito linked to Oliver Cromwell.

A statue to commemorate the mosquito that may have killed Oliver Cromwell by infecting him with malaria in Cork is to be considered by Cork City Council.

It would be “the world’s smallest public statue,” and could be erected on an empty plinth outside Cork City Hall, Green Party councillor Oliver Moran said.