Here in Ireland, we’ve got an innate understanding of what makes a good yarn. From literary giants to musical heroes, our cities and villages are home to a variety of entertaining raconteurs. And on the musical streets of Dublin, two statues have been unveiled on either side of the River Liffey to honor one of the city’s most iconic storytellers: Luke Kelly.
Born into a working-class household near the Five Lamps area of Dublin city, Luke was a balladeer, musician, storyteller and political activist who was deeply committed to social change, and sought to tell the plight of the poor and downtrodden through his music.