The likeness of one of Ireland’s most famous and popular poets has been immortalised today at the National Wax museum.
A wax model of Patrick Kavanagh now sits in his own snug with a pint of porter in front of him, welcoming visitors in the museum’s foyer on Parnell Square in Dublin.
Speaking at the unveiling of the museum's latest addition, writer and Irish Timescolumnist, John Waters, described Kavanagh as "a prophet" and an "iconic figure". "He was able to write things that have resonance, always," said Mr Waters.
The waxwork, designed by sculptor, PJ Heraty, has been approved by the late poet’s brother, Prof Peter Kavanagh.
Patrick Kavanagh most famous works include A Christmas Childhoodand The Great Hunger, which was deemed obscene and seized by the Garda.
He was also known for his work as a journalist at The Irish Press, where he was a columnist and film critic from 1942 until 1949. Tarry Flynn, a fictional account of his life in novel form was published in 1948 and took the Abbey Theatre stage in Dublin in 1966, under the direction of Thomas MacAnna.
Kavanagh was born in Inniskeen, Co Monaghan, in 1904 and died from pneumonia on November 30th, 1967.
