This statue stands on O'Connell Street Dublin near the GPO. James Larkin was a prominent trades union activist and a powerful orator.

The statue captures the character of James Larkin, as seen in old photographs from around the time of 1916 uprising. I have met one of James Larkin's great granddaughters and there is a striking resemblance. At the moment, autumn 2000, the statue is currently standing in the midst of building work, as O'Connell Street is being extensively remodelled.

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