A TRIBUTE TO SINEAD [A MEMORIAL AT A THE BANDSTAND IN PHOENIX PARK]-221038

            Sinéad O'Connor was a truly unique and iconic artist, and her death is a great loss to the world. In her memory there have been a number of memorials.

I visited Phoenix Park on Friday and at the bandstand near the Zoo I came across what I would describe as an impromptu memorial to Sinéad O'Connor ... sorry about the quality of the photographs but my camera was giving me problems and I did not want to reposition any of the items.

Impromptu memorials to the deceased have become a common feature of the national and international landscape and they have greatly increased in frequency here in Ireland and especially in Dublin. They take many forms and represent various types of deaths; nonetheless, they have in common the expression of mourning for the deceased, regardless of whether or not the mourner personally knew the deceased. The site of the impromptu memorial may be located by the roadside, as in the case of a motor vehicle fatality, or outside a building associated with the deceased. In this instance it was a bandstand which may have been chosen as Sinead was a very popular musician.

The Bandstand at Phoenix Park is a freestanding octagonal-plan cast-iron bandstand, built c. 1890. It is located in the Hollow, a natural amphitheatre in the park, near the People's Garden. The bandstand was manufactured by Musgrave & Co. of Belfast, as marked with an ornamental escutcheon on one of the pillars flanking the steps. It is surrounded by tarmcadam hard standings, with grass and mature trees beyond. 

The bandstand was originally used for military bands, but it is now used for a variety of events, including concerts, recitals, and dance performances. It is also a popular spot for weddings and photo shoots.

The bandstand is a beautiful and historic landmark in Phoenix Park. It is a reminder of the park's rich history of music and entertainment. It is also a popular spot for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

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Taken in: Ireland / Leinster / Islandbridge (show map)

Taken on: August 11, 2023

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