Special Olympics statue

Unknown artist

Ireland hosted the Special Olympics in June 2003. Cities and towns across the country were matched as hosts for various national delegations. Cork city hosted athletes and delegates from Mexico. This sculpture was donated and dedicated to the people of Cork. It is located in the grounds of Saint Peter's Church on North Main Street in Cork city. The plaque reads: A token of gratitude to the people of Cork for their hospitality to the Mexican delegation during the 2003 Special Olympics. Olympic solidarity, donated by the sculptor Sebastián. Unveiled by Agustín Basave Ambassador of Mexico to Ireland on Tuesday Seventeenth June 2003.