The Joe Dolan statue in Mullingar is undercover but hasn't left town.
The Joe Dolan statue in Mullingar is undercover but hasn't left town.
The statue was removed to facilitate enhancement works at the market square, and it's unclear when the statue will be back in public display.
Ray Dolan from Mullingar says it is a great tourist attraction for the town.
He says there was public uproar at the thought of the statue being removed from the area:
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