Tadhg an Asna

The statue in the centre of this square commemorates the ill-fated rising of Tadhg O'Donovan Asna and his followers against the British forces near Shannonvale in 1798. It was unveiled by Monsignor O'Leary P.P. on November 26th 1905, the pedestal having been completed for some time before this, when it was decided, during the centenary celebrations of 1898 to erect a statue to commemorate the rising. The 6ft 3ins figure cost £80 which included its placing and inscriptions.