Sculpture Trail Ennis

This limestone sculpture suggests a fish leaping out of the water.  Its position inside the fountain at the Maid of Erin roundabout in Ennis highlights this.

This piece celebrates Clare’s win in the All Ireland Hurling final of 1995.  It consists of 3 over lifesize stones.

Four minds combine Christian and early Greek philosophies, with each head representing a different idea.  Head 1 shows Care, Head 2 tranquility and harmony, Head 3 anxiety or angst, Head 4 sensuality and totality of being.

This piece is carved from Kilkenny limestone and consists of a boat with a cross above it.  There are little drawings carved into the stone – a star map, a dress, a heart – and everyone can interpret the symbols in their own way.

This limestone sculpture shows the relationship between mankind and nature.  It was Shane’s first attempt at stone carving.  See if you can spot a frog, a fish, an otter and a bird

These two limestone pieces in Parnell St. Car Park were created in 1998 by Shane Gilmore and his assistant David McNamara.  He believes that they symbolize the laid back and friendly side of life in Ennis

On the corner of Bindon street, we find “Clara” a limestone lady reclining gracefully and resting on her elbows.  As with a “Fish Tale”, Carmel has worked hard with diamond-tipped tools to achieve a smooth, glossy finish on this sculpture.

Trinity, a triangular piece is situated beside the Club Bridge in Ennis.  Each of the three corners is formed into a human figure, but each head features some animal elements.  The sculptors seek to express the bond between nature and man.

Given this title by Fiona due to her pieces in O’Connell Square in Ennis.  It is the name of a traditional Irish tune.  One of the sculptures is a fiddler playing his fiddle, while the other is a chair, where one can relax and listen to the imaginary music.

Celtic Rest, date of completion 2004. Contemporary shaped chair construction of oak and limestone

This limestone lady in Barrack Street, Ennis represents all of us ‘weathered’ by life.  She is the final stop on the seated sculpture trail and provides a spot where one can sit, read or just relax.  Jose Croft was educated in Australia.  She finds great inspiration in Ireland’s rich heritage of ancient stonework.