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Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Rio has Christ the Redeemer and New York has the Statue of Liberty, but Londonderry is now vying for world attention with plans for its own city landmark.
A gigantic monument of Saint Columba is being considered for the middle of the River Foyle.
The major sculpture would dominate the river. It would be dedicated to Columba, whose connection with the city stretches back for centuries.
Tony Candon of Derry City Council said “Columba was a Donegal man”.
“He goes by two names. He goes by the Latin form of the name - Columba - and the Irish form - Columcille,” he said.
"Both come from the word meaning a dove, which indicates a man of peace, a man of God.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6318995.stm
A gigantic monument of Saint Columba is being considered for the middle of the River Foyle.
The major sculpture would dominate the river. It would be dedicated to Columba, whose connection with the city stretches back for centuries.
Tony Candon of Derry City Council said “Columba was a Donegal man”.
“He goes by two names. He goes by the Latin form of the name - Columba - and the Irish form - Columcille,” he said.
"Both come from the word meaning a dove, which indicates a man of peace, a man of God.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6318995.stm
