THREE MISSING BEARS 03/02/2009
Discover the true story behind Patrick O’Reilly’s iconic bronze bears. Once a beloved fixture of Dublin’s Point Village, the "Three Bears One Gig No Porridge" sculptures seemingly vanished after the 2009 economic crash. Learn how this local mystery unfolded, from initial fears of theft or loss to their uplifting relocation to the wildflower meadows of Tallaght University Hospital.
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THREE MISSING BEARS