ARCHER SCULPTURE

There is a sculpture of an archer on Castle Road in Kilkenny. It was recently installed as part of a series of sculptures planned for the main routes into the city. The sculptures are intended to alert motorists that they are entering the city limits and serve as traffic-calming measures.

The archer sculpture, specifically, is located near Archer's Avenue, an area known for its history of archery. This particular sculpture has generated mixed reactions from local councillors, with some praising its artistic merit and connection to local history, while others have criticised its design and questioned its relevance to Kilkenny.

The information regarding the specific artist who created the archer sculpture and the entity that commissioned it is not readily available in easily accessible online sources. The Kilkenny People article mentions that the sculpture was recently installed as part of a larger project, but it does not delve into the details of its creation.

You can find more information about the archer sculpture and the reactions to it in this article:

A bit English-looking': Concerns flagged over Kilkenny's new addition and 'disneyfication': https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/newsletter-kilkennypeople/711696/a-bit-english-looking-concerns-flagged-over-kilkenny-s-new-addition-and-disneyfication.html