A bronze sculpture has been unveiled in Limerick to commemorate the iconic broadcaster, proud son of Limerick and Freeman of the city, the late Terry Wogan.
Large crowds gathered throughout the afternoon at Harvey’s Quay on the banks of the majestic River Shannon in Limerick city centre for the unveiling of the sculpture.
In one of his last official functions as Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Kieran O’Hanlon welcomed past colleagues of Terry’s from the BBC and the Children in Need charity and members of the TOGs (Terry’s Old Geezers and Gals) fan club who had travelled from Britain to be at the official unveiling ceremony.
The sculpture made from bronze by award winning artist Rory Breslin sees Terry seated on a chair with microphone in hand preparing to have another one of his chats.
Those in attendance got a chance to listen to Terry’s velvety tones on a large gramophone and watch some of his TV appearances on a large screen in a special event organised by Goldiefish Events on behalf of Limerick City and County Council.
Fans were also able to share their memories of the broadcasting legend by visiting a special ‘pop-up museum’ run by the curator of Limerick Museum, Dr Matthew Potter.
Terry received the highest honour possible when he was made a Freeman of Limerick in 2007 and was given a special lifetime achievement award by Limerick Person of the Year. He was conferred with an honorary doctorate of letters by the University of Limerick in 2004.
