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22nd March 2023
03:26pm GMT
Katy Thornton
"We're delighted to have Prince Albert unveil the statue. Mark Rode is a very talented sculptor and we've enjoyed watching him over the past year as his project nears completion. He works out of his studio in Swinford and we've been in and out watching him put the finishing touches to the statue."Grace Kelly is one of two Graces being honoured in Newport; the other is Mayo Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley. According to RTÉ News, Rode is expected to create a sculpture of O'Malley that will be ready in 2024. Other famous sculptures by Rode include the Obamas in Moneygall, as well as the Titanic Memorial in Lahardane. Header image via Twitter/TeresaMannion READ ON: - Emerald Park set to reopen this weekend in Meath - Miriam O'Callaghan denies speculation that she's taking over the Late Late Show - US tourist issues apology after referring to Cork as 'small Irish town' in recent TikTok
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