A statue erected in Ennis in 2011 has now sparked heavy debate among locals. The statue is dedicated to the Sisters of Mercy and is located near the site of a former industrial school.
However, in the wake of the Ryan Report many locals think the statue should be removed. Local Brian McMahon told RTÉ’s Liveline the statue which depicts a nun, mother and baby is a "distortion of history".
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