A bronze statue of the broadcaster Terry Wogan has been unveiled in his native Limerick city.
The statue, by sculptor Rory Breslin, depicts the famous radio and television broadcaster seated on a chair with a microphone and book in his hands.
It is located at Poor Man's Kilkee on the River Shannon quayside and adjacent to Sarsfield Bridge.
Terry Wogan was born in Limerick city and grew up in Elm Park, just off the Ennis Road. He went to Crescent College in Limerick before his family moved to Dublin when he was 15.
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While he earned an international reputation as a broadcaster with the BBC, he never forgot his roots. He said of his native city "Limerick never left me, wherever it is, my identity is Limerick".
At its height, his radio show Wake up to Wogan was one of the most listened to programmes across Europe with over eight million listeners. He was also a Trustee of the Children in Need foundation which he fronted on BBC TV for decades and which raised million of pounds to help children and their families.
Unveiling the statue, Mayor of Limerick Kieran O’Hanlon said Mr Wogan always spoke of Limerick with pride and affection.
He was also a Freeman of the city, was given a special lifetime achievement award as Limerick Person of the Year, and was conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University of Limerick.
Mr O’Hanlon said it was only appropriate that we have this lasting dedication to Mr Wogan, in a place along the city quayside which will be visited by so many.
Also attending today’s ceremony were 49 'Togs' - Terry’s Old Geezers and Gals - a special club of thousands of people who were particular fans of Terry's and whom he referred to on his radio show and met frequently.
Among them was Charles Nove, who was an early morning newscaster on Terry's radio show from the early 1980s.
He said Terry was an altogether decent and humorous man, and it was a great occasion to be in his city when he was being honoured in this way.