A statue of St Patrick by artist Mr Ken Thompson was unveiled today in Lough Derg, Co Donegal.
The sculptor, entitled Patrick The Pilgrim, was produced from Portuguese limestone and unveiled this morning by former Beirut hostage and author Mr Brian Keenan.
The Bishop of Clogher Diocese, Most Reverend Joseph Duffy blessed the statue on the lake shore of the renowned pilgrimage site.
The statue arrives in time for the traditional Lough Derg pilgrimage which takes place between June 1st and August 15th.
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Each year thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to the site to pray and fast for three days.