Elizabeth McLaughlin (sculptor) facts for kids

Elizabeth McLaughlin is an artist from Northern Ireland who creates amazing sculptures. She mostly works with bronze, a strong metal, and her artworks are displayed in public places all over Ireland.

Who is Elizabeth McLaughlin?

Elizabeth McLaughlin grew up in a place called Ballygowan, near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. She's a bit of a mystery, as not much is known about her personal life.

A Statue's Journey

One of her sculptures, called Let the Life Flow Through, was displayed in a town called Finglas. After a big storm named Storm Ophelia, the statue was damaged and even went missing for a short time! The people in Finglas were very sad and tried to find Elizabeth to help. Luckily, the statue was found and fixed. When it was put back in its place, Elizabeth wasn't able to be there for the special ceremony.

Famous Sculptures

Elizabeth McLaughlin has created many well-known sculptures that you can see in different parts of Ireland.

Countess Markievicz and Poppet Statue

One of her most famous works is the Countess Markievicz and Poppet Statue in Dublin. Countess Markievicz was an important Irish leader. This statue helps people remember her and her contributions.

Claudy Bombing Memorial

Elizabeth also created a memorial for the Claudy bombing. This sculpture helps people remember a sad event from the past and honor those who were affected.

Let the Life Flow Through

The Let the Life Flow Through statue, also known as the Mother and Baby statue, is in Finglas. It shows a mother and child, representing new life and hope.

Other Important Works

• She made a statue in Roscommon to remember the Great Famine, a time when many people in Ireland faced hardship.
• Another sculpture honors James Joseph Magennis, a brave person who received a special award for his courage.
• Her artwork Let There Be Light is special because it uses stained glass along with bronze, which is different from her usual all-bronze sculptures.

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  The statue of Countess Markievicz in Dublin.

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  The Let the Life Flow Through statue in Finglas.

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  The Claudy bombing memorial.

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  The sculpture honoring Leading Seaman Magennis VC.